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The Herds, a vast act of theater to spark climate action | Amir Nizar Zuabi

Feb 19, 2024
Amir Nizar Zuabi, a theater director and playwright famous for the Little Amal project, shares his visionary approach to tackling climate change through art. He discusses the journey of Little Amal, a 13-foot puppet symbolizing the refugee experience, and unveils his latest work, 'The Herds.' This theatrical production features migrating animal puppets that will travel from West Africa to Norway in 2025, aiming to spark awareness about climate issues. Zuabi emphasizes the transformative power of storytelling in fostering empathy and inspiring action.
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  • Theater can turn pressing issues into human stories, sparking climate action through art.
  • The Herds project aims to raise awareness of the climate crisis through a massive migration of puppet animals.

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The Journey of Little Amal and the Power of Storytelling

Amir Nizar Zwabi, a theater director, shares his experience of taking Little Amal, a 13-foot puppet, on a 5,000-mile journey across the Middle East and Europe. This project aimed to turn the refugee experience into a work of art and inspire hope. By traversing 65 cities and being followed by millions of people, the project transformed a news story into a human story, shining a light on the potential and resilience of refugee children.

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