Sixteenth International Istanbul Theatre Festival

Despite recent improvements to the penal code regarding murder and rape, domestic violence challenges the lives and rights of large numbers of women, most of the changes granting independence and protection to women existing only on paper. [...] it made sense that "Human Rights" was the th...

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Published in:Theatre journal (Washington, D.C.) D.C.), 2009-03, Vol.61 (1), p.114-117
Main Authors: Sebesta, Judith A., Erincin, Serap
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Access to education
Dance
Dancers & choreographers
Military bases
Musical performances
Performance Review
Theater
Theme
Women
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Summary:Despite recent improvements to the penal code regarding murder and rape, domestic violence challenges the lives and rights of large numbers of women, most of the changes granting independence and protection to women existing only on paper. [...] it made sense that "Human Rights" was the theme of the Sixteenth International Istanbul Theatre Festival, which provided a civil platform for women to perform these issues. The Istanbul Theatre Festival not only provides opportunities to see works of internationally celebrated artists such as Forsythe and local performances that allow a better understanding of the sociopolitical atmosphere in Turkey, but it also sponsors workshops for professional performance artists and students that are directed by renowned artists.
ISSN:0192-2882
1086-332X