Title: Orestes in Mosul

Geography: Europe > Western Europe > Belgium

Year: 2019

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Creative Team: Rau, Milo | Director – Drama adapted from previous source: Greek tragedies

Synopsis: A contemporary reworking of Aeschylus’ Oresteia created with an international ensemble of Iraqi and European actors after research trips to Mosul. The production connects the ancient cycle of revenge to current conflicts and asks how societies can move from violence toward justice and reconciliation.

Source: https://www.ntgentarchief.be/detail/orestes-in-mosul–milo-rau ; https://kaaitheater.be/en/agenda/19-20/orestes-mosul ; https://www.ntgent.be/productions/orestes-in-mosul