Perzen. Triomf van Empathie Action Zoo Humain / NTGent / Chokri Ben Chikha
In this challenging theatre production directed by Chokri Ben Chikha, he and six performers examine how empathy plays a role in the current genocidal war between Israël and Palestina. They do this by looking at one of the oldest plays in history, 'Perzen' by the Greek writer Aeschylus.
'Perzen' by Aeschylus is about a war between the Greeks and the Persians, in which the writer himself fought against the Persians. The central question is: did Aeschylus have empathy and understanding for his enemy, or did he mainly want to show how superior the Greeks were? By asking these questions, the performers look for connections between this ancient story and the current genocide. The performance, based on interviews that Ben Chikha conducted in January 2024 in Palestina and Israël, combines word, dance and music into a swirling and poignant whole. 'Perzen. Triomf van Empathie' thus balances between art and reality, opportunism and empathy.
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April 2027
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| Datum | Tijd | Locatie | Ticketlink | CalendarLink |
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| Sat 3 Apr | 20:00 | TR25 Schouwburg | Buy tickets | |
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