Dirt
From: Monday, 27th July 2009
To: Saturday, 15 August 2009
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Synopsis
His name is Sad. He is an illegal Iraqi immigrant. He walks our streets and sells roses. In fact, he offered you one last night. Remember?
Our Review:
30 July 2009
There are few plays, let alone one-man shows, which have the power to truly change minds and hearts. Dirt is one such rare piece of theatre, and its combination of poignant writing delivered with beguiling emotionality makes this performance an absolute must-see.
Dirt gives the audience an insight into the life of illegal Iraqi immigrant Sad (Christopher Domig), not a Kurd but an Arab. Someone who, having failed to qualify for protection under what are arguably outdated definitions of refugeehood, is forced to live on the periphery of western society. As the audience glimpse into the lonely existence of this outsider we are called to put aside the labels that distinguish him from us, such as ‘illegal immigrant’ or ‘non-citizen’and view Sad as a human being - the only label of any real importance.
To Sad, words are not just throwaway; one can make all the difference. “Kodak changed my life”, he says, pointing at a faded p...
Cast
Creative
Robert Schneider (Author)
Dreck Productions (in collaboration with the Austrian Cultural Forum) (Producer)
David Robinson (Director)
Daniel Domig (Design)
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