2013: 5th edition
The fifth edition of the Beirut Spring Festival took place from 26 to 31 May 2013. Produced by the Samir Kassir Foundation, the festival presented a six-day programme including a concert by Tania Saleh, three theatre performances and a public talk with Wajdi Mouawad, the guest of honour. Wajdi also met theatre students from the Lebanese University and high school students from the Grand Lycée franco-libanais. This edition remained free and brought together talent from Lebanon, France and Canada. It took place in a variety of indoor and outdoor venues (theatres and public spaces) thanks to the support of 16 partners and extensive press coverage.
Trapped in the Hermitage Museum, Harwan journeys to reclaim his lost mother tongue and identity. A solo play for Wajdi Mouawad, on Thursday 30 and Friday 31 May 2013 at 9:00 pm, Le Monnot Theatre, Achrafieh.
When Jane Birkin and Wajdi Mouawad met, their deep connection gave rise to The Sentinel, where Birkin's voice sings of dignity amid tragedy. A play on Wednesday 29 May 2013 at 9:00 pm, Roman Baths, Beirut Downtown.
A conversation between Wajdi Mouawad and Paul Chaoul, on Wednesday 29 May 2013 at 7:00 pm, Bank Audi Headquarters, Beirut Downtown.
A play by Wajdi Mouawad about Jeanne and Simon who embark on a painful quest to uncover dark family secrets, on Monday 27 and Tuesday 28 May 2013, 9:00 pm
Al Madina Theatre, Hamra.
A concert by Tania Saleh, mixing Arabic melodies with electronic and acoustic sounds, on Sunday 26 May 2013 at 9:00 pm, Samir Kassir Square, Beirut Downtown.
