Brief:
A non-traditional solo documentary puppet performance for 8 spectators with a
culinary surprise at the end. Stories and situations from the family life of a
Palestinian man born and raised in a refugee camp in Jordan, performed and
directed by him in an intimate account of his homeland's history since 1948’s
Palestinian Nakbah/Catastrophe.
Husam Abed was born and raised in Baqa’a refugee camp, the biggest
Palestinian refugee camp in Jordan. The audience sit around the table while
food is prepared, he tells the stories of his family's diaspora in a charming and
evocative way in the context of the political events in the region. With soulful
music and the power of the objects, you get very close to something that
seems very distant. All this is accompanied by video projections objects,
photos, maps, videos and especially raw "recycled" materials - tin cans, wire,
paper, wood, rice grains - and a good old storytelling. Abed speaks loudly,
whispers, hits the table with his fist, sings and dances. We hear stories about a
life and experiences far away from our reality. At the table, art connects with life
and creation mixed with realism. Abed uses the stories of his own personal and
daily life to create an atmosphere that fills all our senses.
Creative Team:
Stage Design: Réka Deák | Dramaturge: Marek Turošík | Performed and
directed by: Husam Abed | Music: Folk, Tareq Al Jundi, Sokout, Sanaa
Mousa, Rim Banna| Production @ DAMU – Czech Republic
Premier 24 May 2014 @ KALD – DAMU
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