On the ninth day of the 11th International Amed Theatre Festival, organised by Diyarbakır Metropolitan Municipality, the streets turned into stages as artists from different geographies brought the city together around the shared language of art through dance, theatre and performance.

Organised by Diyarbakır Metropolitan Municipality City Theatre (DBŞT) under the theme “Dialogue for Peace”, the 11th International Amed Theatre Festival transformed the city into an open-air stage on its ninth day with street performances, dance shows and theatre plays. At Kent Square, where the events attracted strong interest from both children and adults, audiences witnessed unforgettable moments. As the festival approached its finale, the pace remained high and the unifying power of art was felt once again.

Emotions take to the stage: Al Mandil

Al Mandil, a dance performance from Syria, brought the story of a couple who were blind from birth to the stage, offering audiences deeply emotional moments. Written by Abeer Odeh and directed by Basam Hamidi, the work received great acclaim for the performances of Shireen Al and Shoufi Nouras Osman.

The couple, who live through the dreams they have created for themselves, are confronted with reality after miraculously gaining their sight, in a striking stage narrative.

From classic to contemporary: Yes Godot

Yes Godot, written and directed by Iraqi artist Anas Abdul Samed, brought the world of Waiting for Godot back to the stage through a contemporary interpretation. Performed at Çand Amed Culture and Congress Centre, the play drew the audience’s attention with its physical theatre language, in which the characters confront their own creators. The cast’s performance was warmly received by the audience.

Kent Square echoed with children’s laughter

Italian artist Simone Romano gave children laughter-filled moments with his wordless clown show Hop Hop. Establishing a warm connection with the audience through body language and movement, Romano turned the square into a place of joy.

The rhythm rose: joy with African melodies

The Uganda Folk Dance Group raised the festival excitement to its peak by dancing on stage together with the audience. The performance, where music and rhythm came together, attracted great interest at Kent Square.

Bringing together artists and cultures from different geographies, the festival continues to connect the city’s streets with the universal language of art. As the programme moves towards its finale, the events offer audiences a new story, a new emotion and a new experience each day.