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.

Seuls

By Beirut Spring Festival • May 30, 2013
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.

La sentinelle

By Beirut Spring Festival • May 29, 2013
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.

Cross Encounter

By Beirut Spring Festival • May 29, 2013
A conversation between Wajdi Mouawad and Paul Chaoul, on Wednesday 29 May 2013 at 7:00 pm, Bank Audi Headquarters, Beirut Downtown.

Incendies

By Beirut Spring Festival • May 27, 2013
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.

Chababeek Beirut

By Beirut Spring Festival • May 26, 2013
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.
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