Biography

In 1999, Lucien Bourjeily made his debut as actor in Sophocles' Oedipus Rex at the International Beiteddine Festival. Since then, he directed more than 8 full length plays of worldwide writers such as A. Chekhov, A. Camus, and G. Feydeau and his plays toured Europe and the Middle East in the most prestigious festivals. In October 2008, he won the "best director" award in the 2008 BIFF for his debut short film "under the vine tree" which was regarded as truly innovative and received national acclaim. News Report
Recently, he founded ImproBeirut © which is the first professional theater improvisation troupe in the Middle East.

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.

Next on tour
Hammana Festival on the 22nd of July 2009

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Selected to participate in the 2009 UNESCO WORLD BOOK CAPITAL CITY Festival, Books in Motion will tour Lebanon alongside the "Traveling book festival" organized by La Maison du Livre in July- August 2009.
Books in motion developed out of a desire to create free theater in Lebanon using street performance to explore Lebanese literature. 3 pieces of Lebanese youth literature were selected and adapted into plays in Arabic. Under the direction of Lucien Bourjeily, a company of actors will tour across Lebanon and perform these plays in outdoor public spaces
For more info www.booksinmotionbeirut.com