Morocco’s Jassad Festival Highlights Six Women Theatre Directors
The fourth edition of the Jassad international theatre festival in Rabat, Morocco, featured six women directors from Egypt, Spain, Greece, Morocco, and France. The festival presented plays addressing contemporary themes such as family dynamics, alienation, political memory, and war trauma, aiming to diversify narratives in theatre and highlight women's perspectives.
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The Jassad international theatre festival held in Rabat, Morocco, from October 27 to 30, showcased six women theatre directors from Egypt, Spain, Greece, Morocco, and France. The festival aims to promote diverse narratives and highlight women’s voices in theatre.
Egyptian director Nour Ismail presented “Good Night, Mother,” a play exploring womanhood and complex family relationships. She emphasized the potential of women artists to change perspectives amid global conflicts.
Greek director Natalia Georgosopoulou’s “Ulrike – Letters from the Dead Wing” used letters from imprisoned German journalist Ulrike Meinhof to explore political memory, isolation, and resilience.
Spanish director Lola Botello’s work focused on the human experience, with two women reflecting on their lives and regrets on stage.
The festival, supported by Morocco’s Culture Ministry and the United Nations agency for gender equality, also included workshops and panel discussions to engage audiences and support women in theatre.