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The Power of Plays
David Greig leads a discussion about the unique ability theatre has to effect change.
  1. The Power of Plays
    84:59
    The Power of Plays
  2. New European Songbook: Part Two
    73:22
    New European Songbook: Part Two
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  3. Naa Densua Tordzro: Me Ninfe Bo
    04:14
    Naa Densua Tordzro: Me Ninfe Bo
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  4. Scilla Hess: Trouble in My Veins
    04:34
    Scilla Hess: Trouble in My Veins
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  5. Maya Youssef: Bombs Turn Into Roses
    04:52
    Maya Youssef: Bombs Turn Into Roses
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  6. Rasha Rizk: Ya Ghazali
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    Rasha Rizk: Ya Ghazali
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  7. New European Songbook: Part One
    70:39
    New European Songbook: Part One
  8. New and Now: International Playwrights Q&A session
    39:19
    New and Now: International Playwrights Q&A session
  9. The World in One City: 'A festival of high culture'
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    The World in One City: 'A festival of high culture'
  10. Speech: On art, culture and politics
    14:58
    Speech: On art, culture and politics
  11. Spirit of '47: A poem by Christine De Luca
    03:54
    Spirit of '47: A poem by Christine De Luca
  12. Ghalia's Miles: On the way to Hamra Street
    03:52
    Ghalia's Miles: On the way to Hamra Street
  13. The World in One City: Festival origins
    02:32
    The World in One City: Festival origins
  14. Reflections on Syria
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    Reflections on Syria
  15. Ramy Essam: The Girls in Prison
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    Ramy Essam: The Girls in Prison
  16. Interview with Lola Arias, director and writer of MINEFIELD
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    Interview with Lola Arias, director and writer of MINEFIELD
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