2025

Overview

Recommended Age Guideline 12+

This performance lecture examines the UK’s colonial legacy in Palestine, focusing on Arthur James Balfour, Prime Minister (1902-1905) and Foreign Secretary (1916-1919), and his role in denying Palestinian political rights. Utilising speculative choreography and Afrofuturism, Saleh intertwines history, fiction, and fantasy, drawing inspiration from archival materials. Set in 2045, the lecture reflects on a fictive apology letter issued by the UK in 2025, promising reparations to the Palestinian people. The audience become members of the reparations’ evaluation committee created on the 20th anniversary of the apology and are invited to participate in the performance.

Summerhall, Summerhall Pl, Edinburgh EH9 1PL view map
13,14,15,16,17,18,20,21,22,23,24,25 Aug

16:30 (1hr) | £17 - Concession £14.50

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Creative Credits

Concept and choreography: Farah Saleh, in collaboration with Film & Sound Design: Lucas Chih-Peng

Research: Nicola Perugini, Dancers: Nadia Khattab and Jamal Bajali

Rehearsal support: Luke Pell, Graphic design: Michaela Pointon

Music: Kim Moore, Wasef Jawhariya

Creative Producer: Helen McIntosh, Lighting Design: Emma Jones

PR Associate: Joy Parkinson, Production Manager: Fi Fraser

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Summerhall

Summerhall Pl, Edinburgh EH9 1PL

  • 13,14,15,16,17,18,20,21,22,23,24,25 Aug

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