Damascus, Jan. 12 (SANA) Spring Sonata, a monodrama by Jamal Adam, starring Mazen al-Natour and directed by Maher Sleibi, was carried out on the Damascus Opera Home from January 8 to 10, 2026. The play facilities on Syria’s historical past beneath the deposed regime, instructed by way of the private lens of its protagonist, Abu Hassan.
A Return to the Stage After 12 Years
Al-Natour, returning after a 12-year hiatus, portrayed Abu Hassan, a college professor tortured by the deposed regime’s safety forces for refusing to move a instructor’s daughter. His private story intersects with the tragic destiny of his father, who dies after being imprisoned. The play highlights the broader struggles of Syrians who, like Abu Hassan, refused to compromise their ideas.
A Highly effective Reflection of Syrian Struggling
Al-Natour described Spring Sonata as a mirrored image of Syrians’ collective struggling beneath the defunct regime. “It comes from an inner cry shared by all Syrians,” he mentioned. The manufacturing, which has already been offered within the UAE, is now a part of the continuing effort to convey the message of the revolution to Syrian audiences.
The Significance of “Spring Sonata”
The title makes use of “sonata” as a logo of the Arab Spring, chosen by the playwright to characterize the revolution’s spirit. Al-Natour hopes to take the efficiency to different provinces, relying on situations, to make sure it reaches extra of Syria’s folks.
Crucial Reception
Critic Mohamed Mansour famous the play’s preliminary journalistic tone however praised the reveal that Abu Hassan, initially portrayed as a painter, is definitely a college professor with a doctorate in historical past. This shift deepens the narrative. Mansour additionally counseled Sleibi’s artistic path, highlighting his use of lighting, sound, and projections to boost the play’s affect.
The play closed with a comment by the late poet Mohammad al-Maghout, displayed on display alongside the message: “The folks need to overthrow the regime.”
