A review by Matthew Dougall
The Women Of Freedom Square is a devised work-in-progress piece of community theatre, led by the Manchester-based Sheba Arts, an organisation which aims to give marginalised, migrant and refugee communities a voice through art. It's an awareness-raising exercise, but the world of The Arts, especially theatre, can be a very powerful and political tool if used correctly.
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The Women Of Freedom Square is a devised work-in-progress piece of community theatre, led by the Manchester-based Sheba Arts, an organisation which aims to give marginalised, migrant and refugee communities a voice through art. It's an awareness-raising exercise, but the world of The Arts, especially theatre, can be a very powerful and political tool if used correctly.
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Women of Freedom Square is an exciting new theatre piece that has evolved from our previous work in 'Dance Away The Spiders' featuring a fresh group of artists from across Greater Manchester (including Wigan, Ashton, Bury and Salford).
This play is about the Iranian women’s fight for their rights and their defiant against compulsory Hijab. It was inspired by the Blue Girl: a woman who set herself alight in Tehran after her trial, for attempting to enter a football stadium disguised as a man. The name has been suggested by the women themselves who like to explore the ongoing movement of Iranian women for freedom of speech and freedom of clothing. This project is funded by the Arts Council England in collaboration with Journeys Festival International, HOME, Royal Exchange, Angel Centre, Commonword and Kings Arms, Salford. Full performance of 'Dance Away the Spiders', 11 October, Home Manchester, 12 October, 2019 4pm, Manchester Cathedral Gardens Full performance of 'Women of Freedom Square' 30th January 2020, 7.30 pm. Kings Arms,Salford Creative Team Writers & Performers: Afsaneh Rez, Sepideh Zia, Geli Berg, Ladan Rezaie, Amir Zia, Anahita Kh. Facilitators:Dipali Das, Emmanuel Bajiiji Dramaturg and Facilitator: Fereshteh Mozaffari Assistant Director: Maddie Wakeling Costume Designer: Ibukun Jesusanmi, Adenike Jesusanmi Daf Player: Mina Koorani Sound Engineer:Maya De Mello Choreographer: Aida Foroutan Production Support :Dan Williamson, Nuria Lopez de la Oliva Video Artist and Film Maker: Oliver Halstead Photographer: Sophia Gardiner, Amang Mardokhy Photo Credits: Ibukun Jesusanmi, Journeys Festival, Sheba Arts |
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