In Slovenia, getting on stage helps homeless people overcome alcohol or drug addictions in order to reintegrate. In the Negev Desert in Israel, it's a play offered by a mixed Arab-Jewish theater that sets an example of peaceful and rich coexistence, inviting the audience to reflect on the relationships between Jews and Arabs in times of war.
There is no precise data on the number of people living on the streets in Slovenia. According to the latest estimates, there are at least 3,300. Due to their social status, they are often discriminated against, which worsens their situation instead of improving their living conditions. Former homeless person from Ljubljana, Tomo Golob – known as Taubi – traded street drugs and alcohol for the adrenaline of mountaineering and theater.
Played for the first time in Rahat in the Negev in Israel, the play presented by the mixed Arab-Jewish theater Al Yamama invites the audience to reflect on the relationships between Jews and Arabs in times of war. "The Yellow Wind" is adapted from the work of the famous Israeli novelist, David Grossman.
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