THE
REVOLUTION'S
PROMISE
THE
REVOLUTION'S
PROMISE
'Art penetrates borders, physical and intellectual barriers,
opens doors to find solutions,
and create human connection'
DAREEN TATOUR
POET, WRITER & PHOTOGRAPHER
PREVIOUSLY IMPRISONED
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GET INVOLVED
The Revolution's Promise is a collection of testimonies from artists across Palestine. They celebrate cultural resistance whilst highlighting censorship and attacks on artists.
We are inviting friends, activists, and artists worldwide to join this collaboration by telling these stories in the stage and in the community you live, work or organise in.
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There are many ways to get involved, a few include:
- organise a public reading of the full script
- read a testimony at your university, union, community group, or cultural venue
- organise a reading group and create participatory discussion,
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Get involved and participate in a creative mass-mobilisation project that aims to build a global conversation about censorship of Palestinian culture and the role arts play in fighting for justice, equality and self-determination.
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Any donations raised go to the Artists Resistance Program >>
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'The Revolution's Promise makes sure our voice is still heard internationally, whilst putting pressure on Israel to stop the attacks on artists'
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AHMED TOBASI
READINGS & PERFORMANCES
Testimonies from The Revolution's Promise have been read and performed on the stages, the streets, at unions and educational spaces around the world.
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​The Revolution's Promise is a mass-mobilisation project made possible by people around initiating and creating their own performances.
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CREATED BY
Artists On The Frontline
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​WRITTEN BY
Zoe Lafferty
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FROM THE WORDS OF ARTISTS
Ahmed Tobasi, Ali Abu Yaseen, Arna Mer Khamis, Dareen Tatour, Juliano Mer Khamis, Loai Tafesh, Mariam Abukhaled, Mohammad Al Azza, Mohammed Bakri, Mohammed Saba’aneh, Omar Barghouti, Rania Elias, Suhail Khoury, Yousef Swaitat, Zakaria Zubeidi, Ranin Odeh, Hala Sheta, Mohammad Abu Sakha
Find out more on featured artists >>
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​ASSOCIATE ARTISTS
Alia Alrosan, Ahmed Tobasi, Mustafa Sheta, Zoe Lafferty,
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DRAMATURGY
Micaela Miranda
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TRANSLATION & TRANSCRIPTION
Alia Alrosan & Rachel Vogler
ADDITIONAL ARTISTS MENTIONED
Nuh Ibraham, Kamal Nasser, Ghassan Kanafani, Naji Al Ali
ADDITIONAL INTERVIEWS
Iman Aoun (Director Ashtar Theatre), Ramzi Abu Radwan (Founder Al Kamandjati) Amer Shomali (The Wanted 18)
WOLRDWIDE COLLABORATORS
To find out more about the companies and individuals worldwide who have collaborated on The Revolution’s Promise click on the map above
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DISCUSSION & READING GROUP FORMAT
Sonali Bhattacharyya & Zoe Lafferty
TEAM
VALUES & PRINCIPLES
Values and principles to guide you when organising your reading. FOR OUR 14 DEMANDS >>
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BOYCOTT, DIVESTMENT, SANCTIONS
& THE CULTURAL BOYCOTT (BDS)
BDS is a vital, non-violent, grassroots Palestinian movement that plays an essential role in the Palestinian community. It is often misunderstood internationally and we ask that you take the time to read about the movement and familiarise yourself with its
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ETHICAL FUNDING
If you need to apply for funding to make your reading or performance happen we ask that you consider the ethics of where you apply and do not take funding from the Israeli government, embassies, or lobby groups in line with the cultural boycott.
NORMALISATION
In the Palestinian context, normalisation refers to Israeli and Palestinian collaborations that create the impression that both are equal in their power, rights and role in ‘the conflict’. It hides Israel's ongoing crimes, oppression and occupation of Palestinians and ignores the three basic rights of Palestinians three basic rights; ending the occupation, ending the Apartheid, and the right of return for refugees.
ANTI-RACISM & ANTI-DISCRIMINATION
Our work and this project are embedded in the fight against anti-racism and for equality and justice. We ask that all collaborators take this mission seriously, by not only standing in solidarity with Palestinians but by making sure that everything possible is done to stand up to racism and discrimination in your working dynamics. Including but not limited to islamophobia, antisemitism, homophobia, sexism and white supremacy.
INCLUSION
Access is a human right. We ask that you consider how your project can be assessable to deaf and disabled artists and audiences. Unlimited's Cards For Inclusion is a brilliant resource
