Basel Zaraa
Dear Laila
Birmingham
«Laila, you are five years old now. You started asking me where I grew up and why we can’t go there. This is my answer to you.» These words to the daughter of the Palestinian artist Basel Zaraa are the starting point of his work «Dear Laila». The interactive installation emulates the now destroyed refugee camp in Syria where Zaraa grew up. One visitor at a time can access this extensive work. Using audio, photos and artefacts, «Dear Laila» tells a touching story about war, displacement and exile, about everyday life and resistance. (ab)
Simple words
The artist Basel Zaraa grew up in Syria in a camp for refugees.
Today he lives in England.
His daughter is five years old.
She asks why they can't travel to her daddy's country.
That is why he tells his story.
The play is for listening.
There are many photos and objects to look at.
All visitors can go to the play alone and listen to the story with headphones.
Artistic direction and cast
| Konzept | Basel Zaraa |
|---|---|
| Übersetzung, Drehbuch | Emily Churchill Zaraa |
| Tontechnik | Pete Churchill |
| Sprecher (deutsch) | Stefano Piemontese |
| Fotos | ZTS/Christian Altorfer |
Production
| In Auftrag gegeben von | Good Chance Theatre |
|---|---|
| Unterstützung | Arts Council England |
| Premiere | Mai 2022, Museum of the Home (London) |
Rote Fabrik, Quartiertreff
Installation, Remembrance, Family History in Exile
Short Piece / Nominated for the ZKB Acknowledgement Prize
Duration
15 mins.
Age
14 years plus
An inclusive event
Note
Access only possible individually
Cooperation
An event in collaboration with IG Rote Fabrik
Dates
shows from today- We 23.08. 18:00 - 22:00 CHF 15.–/15.–
- Th 24.08. 18:00 - 22:00 CHF 15.–/15.–
- Fr 25.08. 18:00 - 22:00 CHF 15.–/15.–
- Sa 26.08. 18:00 - 22:00 CHF 15.–/15.–
- Su 27.08. 18:00 - 22:00 CHF 15.–/15.–
- Mo 28.08. 18:00 - 22:00 CHF 15.–/15.–
- Tu 29.08. 18:00 - 22:00 CHF 15.–/15.–
- We 30.08. 18:00 - 22:00 CHF 15.–/15.–