„Brave Space“ with invited guests and Stammtisch participants

Participation by registration only: Registration form

Based on experiences of (self-)censorship and political pressure, the genocide in the Gaza Strip recognized by the UN Human Rights Council, and against the backdrop of general polarization, international power politics, calls for boycotts, and demands for solidarity, we, the Swiss dance and theater scene, ask ourselves: How can we act in solidarity, engage in open dialogue, and ensure artistic freedom? 

The realities of life in Palestine and Israel, the human rights violations there, and anti-Semitic and anti-Muslim violence in Europe concern us as artists, venues, and funding institutions in various ways. The roundtable discussion is intended to be an opportunity to talk about how we as artists can act in this situation and develop joint strategies that preserve the integrity of dance- and theater professionals and cultural institutions.

Guests:

•  Aws Al Zubaidi, Palestinian theatre artist, lives and works in Switzerland, part of Performing for Palestine 
• Anina Jendreyko, theatre artist, working for Volksbühne Basel and in crisis and conflict areas locally and internationally 
• Simea Cavelti, dance artist, lives and works in Basel and Beirut, part of Performing for Palestine 
• Tobias Brenk, artistic director of Kaserne Basel 
• Eric Devantéry, board member of t. Theaterschaffen Schweiz and director of Scènes du Grütli (Geneva)  

Sibylle Heiniger, Co-President of t. Theaterschaffen Schweiz

Moderator:

• Yan Duyvendak, artist, Dreams Come True collective and La colle www.collectivetoolsproject.org

Important information: 

The event is exclusively for theater and dance professionals, or employees in institutions programming theater and dance. Anyone working in this field is welcome to participate.

However, this is a confidential exchange within the theater and dance scene. Photography and video recording are not permitted. The evening is not intended for journalists or activist groups. t.Basel and Kaserne Basel do not wish this evening to be reported on, even by journalists who also consider themselves theater professionals.

Language: English/German