The Political Circus – Screening At Sorte Firkante

English subtitles available.

Original production

Performed in Beiteddine in 2017

A musical that intertwines elements of fantasy, circus, and magic, creating a vibrant world where anything is possible. Accompanied by a lush orchestral score that blends classical compositions, folk music, and jazz, the colorful citizens of Kherbet al Ahlam (The Ruins of Dreams) prepare for the most anticipated event of the year: the Grand Elections. However, there is only one candidate, Abu Fes, whose campaign manager dazzles the destitute and downtrodden with grand promises of prosperity and change. The musical unfolds through lively song-and-dance numbers as the sole candidate competes with himself in a series of outrageous contests—ranging from juggling promises to tightrope-walking ethics.

Although it was staged once at the 2017 Beiteddine Festival, the musical feels remarkably timely. It illustrates how power and illusion collide with tragedy, pushing the ruined citizens toward an uncertain future.

Artists:
Hisham Jaber
Yasmina Fayed
Ziad el Ahmadie
Faek Homaissy
Samah BoulMona
Ahmad el Khateeb
Farah Nehme
Bahaa Daou
Bassel Madi
Sandy Shamoun
Imad Hashisho
Naim el Asmar
Chantal Mailhac
Ziad Chakaron
Ziad Jaafar
Randa Makhoul
Leire Mesa
Anastasia Karampournioti
Sergio Lopez
Angel De Miguel Garcia
Hugo Maciel
Lucia Rosella

Written & Directed by Hisham Jaber
Lyrics: Hisham Jaber
Music composed by: Hisham Jaber & Ziad el Ahmadie
Music arranged by: Ziad el Ahmadie
Orchestra conducted by Maestro Loubnan Baalbacki

Rafi Doulian & Vartan Avakian: Set Design
Studio Kawakeb: Visuals Design
Nadim Saoma: Visuals Consultant
Omar Khoury: Poster Design
Alaa Minawi: Light Design & operator
Mahmoud Safi: Costume Design
Sophie Kosremelli: Assistant Costume Design
Sarah Nohra: Production Manager
Ghenwa Mroueh: Assistant Director
Jawad Chaaban: Sound Consultant
Lara Nassar: Assistant Sound Engineer
Mohammad Farhat & Nadim Deiabis: Technical Director
Eyad el Cheikh: Stage Technicien
Marwa Khalil: Visuals Operator
Lara Nohra: Marketing
Samantha Ayoub: Make up artist
Nourhan Fakhoury: Assistant Production
Joyce Abou Jaoude: Assistant Production

Video Editing: Hisham Jaber & Nadim Saoma

Camera Operators: Nadim Saoma, Jad Tannous, Alain Donio, Mohammad Sabbah & Lara Nohra

Subtitles: Firas Abi Ghanem

A Production of Metro Al Madina 2017

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