2014: 6th edition
The sixth edition of the Beirut Spring Festival took place from 3 to 7 June 2014. Produced by the Samir Kassir Foundation, the Festival presented a five-day program featuring a dance show, a juggling performance, an open discussion, a theatre play, and a rap concert. This edition remained free of charge, and gathered talent from Lebanon, France, the United Kingdom and Syria. It took place in a variety of indoor and outdoor locations (theatre halls, cultural venues and public spaces) thanks to the support of 14 partners and the extensive coverage of the press.
A rap concert featuring Nasser Deen Al Touffar, Sayed Darwish and Hello Psychaleppo! on Saturday 7 June 2014 at 9:00 pm, Samir Kassir Square, Beirut Downtown.
A moving and playful theatrical performance, a portrait of fatherhood that blends comedy, contemporary dance and cinema to tell a story that crosses borders and decades, on Friday 6 June 2014 at 9:00 pm, Babel Theatre, Hamra.
An open discussion about reporters risking their lives to tell the truth, as Syria has become the most dangerous place in the world for journalists, on Thursday 5 June 2014 at 6:00 pm, Dawawine, Gemmayze.
A sensational mix of juggling, skills, and theatricality, inspired by the work of Pina Bausch, on Wednesday 4 June 2014 at 9:00 pm, Tournesol Theatre, Tayyouneh.
An outdoor, gravitational, visual, choreographic and sound work on Tuesday 3 June 2014 at 9:00 pm, Ajami Square, Beirut Souks, Beirut Downtown.
