Free Public Events with (Dis)Placed this January
(Dis)Placed – A Theatre of the Oppressed Festival - Opening Night & ‘Unhoused’
Date: 23 January 2025 | Time: 8 PM
Location: Droichead Arts Centre
Register: https://displaced-opening-night.eventbrite.ie
Join us to launch (Dis)Placed with an unforgettable evening of Forum Theatre, where the audience becomes part of the story. The performance, ‘Unhoused’, confronts the housing crisis through the struggles of Sophie, a tenant fighting against eviction in a building being sold. The audience will step into the action, proposing solutions, making decisions, and testing out strategies for activism. This performance is a rehearsal for real-life action, aiming to inspire justice, compassion, and community solidarity.
(Dis)Placed – A Theatre of the Oppressed Festival - Through the Roof
Date: 24 January 2025 | Time: 7.30 PM
Location: Drogheda Institute of Further Education
Register: https://displaced-through-the-roof.eventbrite.ie
‘Through the Roof’ tells the story of Maria, a resident of Porto who, on her 36th birthday, faces a shocking rent increase that threatens to leave her and her flatmates homeless. This gripping performance, presented by the Laboratory of Theatre & Politics, examines resistance and solidarity in the face of housing injustice. The audience will grapple with questions of community, action, and what solidarity looks like in a time of crisis.
(Dis)Placed – A Theatre of the Oppressed Festival - The Weight of History
Date: 25 January 2025 | Time: 7.30 PM
Location: Glebe House, Boyne Valley
Register: https://displaced-the-weight-of-history.eventbrite.ie
Explore the powerful intersection of history, conflict, and migration in ‘The Weight of History’. This evocative event brings together stories from the past, such as the Battle of the Boyne and the Irish Famine, to reflect on the ongoing struggles of today. The evening features a reading from Bassam, a moving Palestinian story performed by Fadl Mustapha, as well as insights from experts like Katie Martin (Afri), Stephanie Kirwan (Meath Partnership), and Fadl Mustapha. With a Q&A session to foster dialogue and audience participation, this event challenges us to reflect on how history shapes our understanding of displacement.