In summary...

'Everyone who knows Lucien Bourjeily, knows to expect the unexpected...' Time Out Beirut (July 2009) was recently quoted saying as to this truly pioneering Lebanese theatre director and filmmaker.

Other than being the winner of the 2008 BIFF 'Best Director' award for his debut film Taht El Aaricha, News Report Bourjeily was the first to introduce interactive theatre to the streets of Beirut in the midst of political turmoil and behind the first professional improvisational theatre show in the Middle East; defying all censorship laws still applicable in this region: peacefully challenging social and cultural barriers using theatre to set off dialogue, encourage free speech, and as a true force of positive change.
In August 2009, he won the prestigious IYPAE international award for his innovative work in the lebanese performing arts field during the last decade. News Report

What's on?

The first 100% improvised play in the Middle East. News Report
The play that has created a revolution on the lebanese theater scene since its premiere almost a year ago.. still touring in Lebanon and on a worldwide level.

@ ROOF 68
This Thursday & every Thursday at 8h30 p.m.
www.roof68.com

Next

After the huge success it got when first premiered at the 2009 Freykeh Festival, "Abyad Asswad" (Black & White) will soon be moved to Beiruti theaters. Sign up to the Lebanon Theater facebook group to be the first one to know when & where it will start. A truly hilarious and innovative show! Don't miss it!!