INVISIBLE WALLS [KOSOVO, UK, FRANCE, AUSTRIA]

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Theatrical experience, unique experience of joy and sorrow existing between invisible walls. You are given a passport to access this journey made from Kosovo’s real life.

“Invisible walls” is a remarkable story of people trapped, in isolation, surrounded by invisible walls. The stories told of war torn Kosovo are drawn from the real life experiences of the actors and their friends and families. The audience are provided with passports that take them on a touching and sometimes intimate experience where they discover the isolation and physical and psychological pressure, the impossibility of enjoying basic human rights and the joy of small freedoms. A truly international production supported by the IN SITU network “Invisible Walls” was devised by the company in collaboration with artists from the UK, France and Austria. It was premiered at the Oerol Festival Netherlands to critical acclaim and performed 28 times during the Festival.

“Invisible walls” performed also in Edinburgh Festival in the Summerhall program, one of the most prestigious venues in Edinburgh Festival. As a sign of respect and solidarity with the show and with ODA Theatre, , Summerhall raised Kosovo flags at the top of the building , which is not usual or tradition but was a special gesture after the experience from the director and owner of Summerhall, Mr. Robert McDowel. Flags have stayed during the whole month of the Edinburgh Festival.

[R] To reserve your place you should take a (free) ticket in ODA Theatre. “Invisible walls” will have two experiences:

Wednesday, 9th September at 17:00h and
Wednesday, 9th September at 18:00h.

The site of the National Library of Kosovo

Producers: Florent Mehmeti, Lirak Çelaj, Teatri ODA, Prishtina, Kosovo
International producer: Neil Butler, UZ Arts, Glasgow, UK
Director: Florent Mehmeti, Kosovo
Co-director: Jon Beedell, Desperate Men – UK
Visual / installation artists: Henry Jesionka, Austria / Canada & Veton Gusia, Kosovo
Choreographer: Ali Salmi, France
Music: Armend Xhaferi, Kosovo;
Actors: Kushtrim Qerimi, Liridona Shehu, Eshref Durmishi, Semira Latifi & Gani Rrahmani (Kosovo)

www.teatrioda.com