EVROS
THE CROSSING RIVER
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Synopsis
Follow Doaa, a 19 year old Syrian, on her journey of hope. Meet the boy from the local garden centre, where all isn’t quite as it seems. Experience the physical descent of a couple whose grief brings them together and tears them apart. Venture into the everyday of families in extreme conditions and follow the performers as they ask;
‘How can we walk in their shoes?’
Our sincere thanks to those who have helped Seemia.
International touring of Evros | The Crossing River has been generously supported by Shari Rezai.
First scratched at Battersea Arts Centre in June 2017, Evros was devised with generous support, Arcola Theatre, Theatre Deli and support using public funding from The National Lottery through Arts Council England.
Reviews & Praise
Winner of Summerhall's LUSTRUM Award 2018
for one of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe's
Greatest Moments
Trailer
Our process, research and inspiration
Marylebone Project
Today, over 60 million people worldwide, stand forcefully displaced from their home. In this current climate of mass migration, Seemia Theatre want to explore the how the refugee crisis is told, outside of the mainstream media.
We are aiming to explore and communicate not only the physical difficulties of the immediate situation but also the wider context of how these transitions affect people for generations.
A history as old as human civilisation, Evros sees Syrians, Polish Jews,
Armenians and French Huguenots. Evros isn't just about the refugee crisis
today, but a repeated crisis of humanity.
Devised by the company with inspiration from interviews, workshops and the wonderful words of Doaa al Zamal, Melissa Fleming, Ghada Al Atrash, WilliamShakespeare and Rumi. This list of inspiration is not exhaustive.
Today, over 60 million people worldwide, stand forcefully displaced from their home. In this current climate of mass migration, Seemia Theatre want to explore the how the refugee crisis is told, outside of the mainstream media.
We are aiming to explore and communicate not only the physical difficulties of the immediate situation but also the wider context of how these transitions affect people for generations.
A history as old as human civilisation, Evros sees Syrians, Polish Jews,
Armenians and French Huguenots. Evros isn't just about the refugee crisis
today, but a repeated crisis of humanity.
Devised by the company with inspiration from interviews, workshops and the wonderful words of Doaa al Zamal, Melissa Fleming, Ghada Al Atrash, WilliamShakespeare and Rumi. This list of inspiration is not exhaustive.
Previous Dates
The Albany, Deptford, London, 5-6 Nov 2019
Brasshouse Community Centre, Smethwick, Refugee Week 21 Jun 2019
Square Chapel Arts Centre, Halifax, Refugee Week 19 Jun 2019
The Great Hall, Aberystwyth Arts Centre, Wales, 28 Nov 2018
Kampala International Theatre Festival, Uganda, 23-25 Nov 2018
Arcola Theatre, London, 19-20 Oct 2018
Summerhall, Edinburgh Festival Fringe, 13-26 Aug 2018
The Cavern, VAULT Festival, 31 Jan - 4 Feb 2018
The Monkey House, Camden Fringe, 2-5 Aug 2017
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Streatham Space Project, London, 28-30 April 2020*
The Place Bedford, 14 May 2020*
*Cancelled/Postponed due to COVID-19
