Zürcher Theater Spektakel

The young Egyptian director Laila Soliman and the Belgium theater maker Ruud Gielens were amongst the thousands of protesters occupying Tahrir Square in Cairo until Hosni Mubarak finally gave in to public pressure and resigned on 11 February this year. In April, they initiated an ongoing project in collaboration with activists in Cairo’s cultural scene. «Lessons in Revolting» incorporates current political developments and their impact on Egypt. Mini performances, videos, music tracks and interactive exchanges are combined to present individual perspectives in sharing those moments of resistance with the audience. Yet the project does not document or reminisce about these events. Rather does it show that the performance is part of resistance itself. Following its premiere in Cairo this August, the production will be presented at the Theater Spektakel. (esc)