His first solo performance An Attempt to understand my socio-political disposition through artistic research on personal identity in relation to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, part One (2005) laid the foundation for the creation of Finally, I am no one. Tarek considers his monologue to be a personal learning process about the Palestinian cause. A personal quest also for his own position in the entire story.

In Finally, I am no one Tarek wants to give Palestinians living in the occupied territories in Israel a voice. He, therefore, focuses on what it means to have to live in a gated 'land' and how that affects every aspect of your daily life.

Tarek does not want to avoid any political statements, but first and foremost seeks a confrontation with his audience, hoping that in this way he will be able to give them something to think about long after the performance has ended.

CREDITS

Concept, choreography, and dance: Tarek Halaby
Scenography: Olivia Mortier
Light design: Brian Broeders
Editing: Inneke Van Waeyenberghe
Sound editing & mastering: Brian Broeders & Tarek Halaby
Technique video recordings: Peter De Goy & Tarek Halaby

Produced by wp Zimmer
Coproduced by BOZAR (Brussels), Les Halles (Brussels), Tanzhaus NRW (Dusseldorf)
With the support of BUDA (Kortrijk)

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