A collection of new works responding to the migration and refugee crisis.
Responding to one of the greatest humanitarian issues of our time, this collection of new works features artists from Germany, Greece, Italy, Lebanon, Syria and the UK as they uncover the stories of people forced to leave their homes.
The work includes a durational piece by Chris Thorpe (
Confirmation, BAC) delving into the great British public’s attitude towards migrants and refugees; short plays exploring the impact of the migration crisis in Greece and Italy; a one-on-one experience in conversation with a refugee through a wall; a continually growing installation outside the building; a miniature museum of migrations; a Syrian filmmaker exploring loss, an installation and a promenade audio-tour created between London, Berlin, Beirut and Damascus mapping ideas of exile and belonging in the city.
Many events are free!
Artists taking part and the projects they are presenting include:
Al Hayat (Life) (Installation)
Manaf Halbouni (Syria/Germany)
2 – 11 June, all day
In artist Manaf Halbouni’s new home Germany there is a motto: let’s wait til grass grows over everything. Despite the destruction in his home country of Syria, he believes in the day when grass will grow over all the problems and everybody will live in peace again.
Limbo of the White Sea (Installation)
Maya Zbib, Zoukak Theatre Company (Lebanon)
9 – 11 June
A miniature museum of migrations from Lebanon, exploring how people construct homes as they constantly move and reside in non-places.
As Far As My Fingertips Take Me (Installation)
Tania el Khoury in collaboration with
Basel Zaraa (Lebanon)
9 & 10 June, 5pm – 7.30pm and 11 June midday – 7.30pm
A conversation through a wall between an audience member and a refugee. Sharing stories of people who have recently challenged border discrimination which can be kept or washed away.
Hello Stranger (discussion)
Welcoming migrants and refugees into our theatres and our hearts (UK)
11 June, 11am
Chaired by LIFT patron Juliet Stevenson, this panel discussion will explore what we can do to welcome refugees into our buildings and into our hearts, from the democratic, open nature of theatres to the more personal space of our homes; what is our organisational and personal responsibility?
The panel discussion includes Mareike Holfeld (Head of Public Relations – Kampnagel, Hamburg), Maya Zbib (On The Move Artist), Joe Murphy and Joe Robertson (Co-Directors–Good chance Calais).
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Haunted (Film)
Liwaa Yazji (Syria – Damascus/Beirut)
11 June, 1pm, 3pm & 5pm
'When the bombs fell, the first thing we did was run away. It was not until later that we realised we had not looked back. We were not allowed to say goodbye to our home, our memories, our photos and the life that was lived within them.'
Haunted tells of the loss of home and security and of the real and metaphorical meaning which a house, a home, has in one’s life.
Arabic with English subtitles.
The Crossings Plays (Play)
Andreas Flourakis & Fausto Paravidino (Greece/Italy)
9 – 11 June (6.30pm)
A double bill of two short plays with two writers from Greece and Italy exploring the impact of the migration crisis in their countries and their communities.
Another Place (Promenade Audio Piece)
Victoria Lupton & Doha Hassan (UK & Palestine/Syria)
6 – 11 June (10am – 6.15pm)
An audio promenade performance created between London, Berlin, Beirut and Damascus mapping ideas of exile and belonging in the city.
The recording can be downloaded. Alternatively MP3 players will be available to loan from the Royal Court Box Office 10am-6.15pm daily. A £10 cash deposit is required.
A free event as part of On The Move, LIFT 2016
The Milk of Human Kindness (Durational Piece)
Chris Thorpe (UK)
11 June (midday – 6pm)
A durational theatrical experience that delves into the online expression of the great British public’s attitude towards migrants and refugees, as enabled by the great British press.
Proceeds from
The Milk of Human Kindness will go to
Good Chance Calais and
Crew for Calais.
A LIFT co-commission with the Royal Court Theatre.
A House on Fire project, supported by the Culture Programme of the European Union.
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