Revolution Days + Q+A

Overview

Revolution Days is a solo performance piece with an accompanying short film. It is based on Mariem Omari’s experiences as a humanitarian working for the UN and Medecins Sans Frontieres during the Arab Revolutions. The play follows Samira, a Scottish-Arab aid worker, who begins her journey fuelled by altruism and the belief she can make a difference. As she takes on mission after mission, she is confronted by the reality of war, aid work and her own disillusionment.