The Jacaranda Spring: A Theater at the Heart of Mediterranean Souls
Reviving Cultural Legacy: The Riad Sultan Theater Reborn
Immersed in the splendor of a prestigious past, the Riad Sultan Theater is set to be reborn amidst the excitement of the second edition of the “Jacaranda Spring for Mediterranean Theater,” taking place in May 2025. This cultural landmark, nestled in the heart of the historic city, once again becomes an artistic convergence point—a space for dialogue between cultures where heritage merges with modernity in vibrant harmony.
More than just a festival, it is a sensory and human experience, a celebration of living art in all its forms—theater, poetry, music, dance, and spoken word—awaiting your arrival. This spring, the stage transforms into a mirror of human diversity, a ground for exchange and emotion, where each performance serves as a tribute to the Mediterranean imagination.
Three Must-Attend Events This Week:
Friday, May 16 at 4 PM
The thoughts of Jean Genet, an unparalleled figure in Mediterranean literature, will be the focus of an academic meeting titled:
“Jean Genet: The Plural Echo at the Confluence of Mediterranean Imaginaries.”
Moderated by renowned academics and artists—including Omar Fertat, Pierre Katuszewski, Rachid Montassir, Zohra Makach, Abdelmadjid Azouine, Abderrazak El Amri, Mohamed Seff, and Albert Dichy—this roundtable pays tribute to a poetic and theatrical work that transcends cultural and identity boundaries.
On the same day at 7 PM
The public is invited to meet the esteemed director and actor Hassan Kouyaté, who will share the secrets of his artistic journey. His testimony reflects on the major influences in his life, particularly that of Peter Brook, a towering figure in contemporary theater. This exchange promises an immersive experience in a theatrical practice that is vibrant, sensitive, and profoundly human.
Saturday, May 17 at 7 PM
The much-anticipated return of Faouzi Bensaïdi to the stage with a poignant solo performance:
“We Will Forget You,” an immersion into the poetry of Mahmoud Darwish.
Navigating themes of love, exile, war, and beauty, Bensaïdi gives voice to the Palestinian poet’s verses in a vibrant theatrical surge. He weaves a universal narrative on the human condition, blending raw force with poetic delicacy. This work exudes rare intensity, honoring Darwish’s legacy and the universality of his words.
The Jacaranda Spring is an open invitation to experience theater in a different way: as a space for awakening, beauty, questioning, and connection.
A meeting not to be missed.
