08 Sep Diaspora, a contemporary tragedy
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Before the premiere in August at the Sommerwerft, antagon theatreAKTion and Ondadurto Teatro presented a working demonstration of the new co-production “DIASPORA” on 23 April on the cultural grounds of protagon e.V..
DIASPORA addresses the situation of migrants and refugees today, caused by neo-colonial structures of exploitation in the global south, for example, as well as the highly topical war in Ukraine.
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As a modern interpretation of Euripides’ classic tragedy “The Trojan Women”, DIASPORA strives for a change of perspective – to look at world events and conflicts through the eyes of the people on the ground, from the perspective of women, refugees, the uninvolved and the innocent.
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In expressive images, the play appeals to our individual and societal responsibility: not to close our eyes to war, exploitation, expulsion and crimes against our fellow human beings, but to be the subject of an end to these conditions.
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As a modern interpretation of Euripides’ classic tragedy “The Trojan Women”, DIASPORA strives for a change of perspective – to look at world events and conflicts through the eyes of the people on the ground, from the perspective of women, refugees, the uninvolved and the innocent.
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In expressive images, the play appeals to our individual and societal responsibility: not to close our eyes to war, exploitation, expulsion and crimes against our fellow human beings, but to be the subject of an end to these conditions.
