Plays
Persians. Triumph of Empathy Action Zoo Humain / NTGent / Chokri Ben Chikha
About
Persians. Triumph of Empathy is a theatre production directed by Chokri Ben Chikha at TR25 Schouwburg in Rotterdam on 3 April 2027 at 20:00.
What to expect
Director Chokri Ben Chikha and six performers explore empathy in the current genocidal war between Israel and Palestine through Aeschylus's ancient play *Perzen*.
- Uses one of history's oldest plays
- Aeschylus fought against the Persians
- Based on January 2024 interviews
- Interviews took place in Palestine and Israel
- Combines word, dance, and music
- Balances art and reality, opportunism and empathy
- Asks if Aeschylus showed empathy or superiority
Questions
When does Persians. Triumph of Empathy Action Zoo Humain / NTGent / Chokri Ben Chikha start and end?
Persians. Triumph of Empathy Action Zoo Humain / NTGent / Chokri Ben Chikha is on Saturday, 3 April 2027, 20:00.
Where is Persians. Triumph of Empathy Action Zoo Humain / NTGent / Chokri Ben Chikha?
Persians. Triumph of Empathy Action Zoo Humain / NTGent / Chokri Ben Chikha takes place at TR25 Schouwburg, Schouwburgplein 25, Rotterdam.
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Getting there
TR25 Schouwburg, Schouwburgplein 25, 3012 CL Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, NL
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