New Play 'Again' Merges Gaza and South African Resistance Stories
Translated & summarized from Al-Shams by baba
A new musical play called 'Again' will premiere in Doha, Qatar, from October 27-31, merging Palestinian narratives from Gaza with South African anti-apartheid experiences. Developed by South Africa's Isango Ensemble and Palestinian writer Sondos Sabra, the 90-minute production uses music, movement, and testimonies to explore solidarity and art's role in sharing experiences. The play, inspired by writer Tariq Ali, is commissioned by Qatar Museums and will be performed in English with Arabic parts.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- The new play 'Again' premieres in Doha, Qatar, from October 27-31.
- It combines Palestinian stories from Gaza with South African anti-apartheid experiences.
- The production is a collaboration between South Africa's Isango Ensemble and Palestinian writer Sondos Sabra.
- The play uses music, movement, spoken word, and live testimonies.
- It draws inspiration from Sondos Sabra's diary and the book 'Voices of Resistance: Diaries of Annihilation.'
- The concept originated from writer and historian Tariq Ali.
A new musical theater production titled 'Again' is set to premiere in Doha, Qatar, from October 27-31. The play, developed by South African company Isango Ensemble in collaboration with Palestinian writer Sondos Sabra, blends music, movement, spoken word, and live testimonies. It draws on new texts and excerpts from Sabra's diary, published in her book 'Voices of Resistance: Diaries of Annihilation.' The production aims to explore themes of solidarity and the role of art in conveying personal and collective experiences to a wider audience, drawing parallels between struggles in Gaza, South Africa, and Britain. The original concept for the work was conceived by writer and historian Tariq Ali. Commissioned by Qatar Museums and presented in partnership with Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art, the 90-minute performance will be staged at the Abdul Aziz Nasser Theatre in Souq Waqif. The play will be performed in English with some Arabic segments.