Return To Filastin

Aug 17-18, 2024

08.30 PM

17th
Natarani Amphitheatre,
Darpana Academy of Performing Arts, Ashram Road, Usmanpura, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380013, India

18th
The Footlight Theatre,
21, New York Tower A, cross road, near muktidham temple, Patel Society, Jai Ambe Nagar, Thaltej, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380059

With Tickets Rs. 250

2024-08-17 20:30:00 2024-08-18 00:00:00 Asia/Kolkata Return To Filastin Return To Filastin – A play about resilience and hope. Originally created by Micaela Miranda Adapted and recreated by Savan Zalariya The Israeli occupation of Palestinian land over the years has inflicted significant damage forced displacement and human rights abuses upon Palestinians. In response to the ongoing situation in Gaza Scrapyard-The Theatre stands in solidarity with the Palestinian people. The play centers on an American-born Palestinian named Zaid who decides to visit Palestine for the first time to learn more about his heritage and explore his roots. He discovers that the reality on the ground differs from what he has seen in the news. The events he witnesses force him to confront uncomfortable truths and challenge his preconceived notions ultimately leading to a deeper understanding and a renewed sense of solidarity with his people. Zaid’s character serves as a lens through which the audience experiences a journey of self-discovery and gains a deeper understanding of Palestine. Performed by: Tanushka Soni, Divyancy Pal, Kevin Rushi, Amit Thakkar, Tirth Thakkar, Jayesh Koshti. Research and Assistance: Suraj Loungani Music by: Pritesh Acharya, Laksh Joshipura, Dhiman Sengupta, Shaival Modi Lights: Ajaaz Shaikh Poster and creatives: Nilay Brahmbhatt, Anisha Support by: Kabir Thakore, Neha Thakore, Rhaen Basera, Harshil Joshi 17th Natarani Amphitheatre, Darpana Academy of Performing Arts, Ashram Road, Usmanpura, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380013, India 18th The Footlight Theatre, 21, New York Tower A, cross road, near muktidham temple, Patel Society, Jai Ambe Nagar, Thaltej, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380059 Creativeyatra.com info@creativeyatra.com

Return To Filastin – A play about resilience and hope.

Originally created by Micaela Miranda
Adapted and recreated by Savan Zalariya

The Israeli occupation of Palestinian land over the years has inflicted significant damage forced displacement and human rights abuses upon Palestinians. In response to the ongoing situation in Gaza Scrapyard-The Theatre stands in solidarity with the Palestinian people.

The play centers on an American-born Palestinian named Zaid who decides to visit Palestine for the first time to learn more about his heritage and explore his roots. He discovers that the reality on the ground differs from what he has seen in the news. The events he witnesses force him to confront uncomfortable truths and challenge his preconceived notions ultimately leading to a deeper understanding and a renewed sense of solidarity with his people. Zaid’s character serves as a lens through which the audience experiences a journey of self-discovery and gains a deeper understanding of Palestine.

Performed by: Tanushka Soni, Divyancy Pal, Kevin Rushi, Amit Thakkar, Tirth Thakkar, Jayesh Koshti.
Research and Assistance: Suraj Loungani
Music by: Pritesh Acharya, Laksh Joshipura, Dhiman Sengupta, Shaival Modi
Lights: Ajaaz Shaikh
Poster and creatives: Nilay Brahmbhatt, Anisha
Support by: Kabir Thakore, Neha Thakore, Rhaen Basera, Harshil Joshi