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Portrait of Bashar Murkus

Bashar Murkus

Innovative, Provocative, Collaborative, Expressive, Pioneering

Born
1992
Born in
Kufer Yasif, North of Occupied Palestine
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Why Bashar is here

Bashar Murkus is recognized for his remarkable contributions to Palestinian theater, especially for integrating technology and modernist storytelling styles in his productions. He is acclaimed for creating deeply immersive and provocative works that offer intense glimpses into contemporary Palestinian culture, often touching on complex social, political, and philosophical themes.

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Bashar Murkus is a Palestinian theater director and writer based in Haifa. He began his career in theater after graduating from the University of Haifa Theatre department in 2011. He is a founding member and the artistic director of Khashabi Theatre, an independent Palestinian theater in Haifa. His works, which have been staged internationally, are known for their sensual performative language, combining written drama with sound, visual imagery, and corporal movements.

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Milestones

The moments that shaped Bashar’s path.

  1. 2011

    Graduated from the University of Haifa Theatre department.

  2. 2014

    Staged “The Parallel Time” at Al-Midan Theatre in Haifa, causing a national controversy and impacting contemporary Palestinian theater.

  3. 2015

    Became the artistic director of Khashabi Theatre in Haifa.

  4. Directed nearly 20 theater productions since 2011, including international tours.

  5. 2017 - 2022

    Created significant works like “Hash” (2017), “The Museum” (2019), and “Milk” (2022), showcasing his unique directorial approach.

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Legacy

What they built, changed and left behind.

  1. "The Parallel Time"

    A play dramatizing the issue of Palestinian political prisoners, sparking significant cultural and political discourse.

  2. Founding Khashabi Theatre

    Establishing an independent space for Palestinian theater in Haifa.

  3. Innovative Directing Style

    Murkus' productions are known for their combination of written drama, sound, visual imagery, and movements, creating a unique post-dramatic theater experience.

  4. International Recognition

    His works have been staged in numerous international theaters, bringing Palestinian narratives to a global audience.

  5. Teaching and Mentoring

    Contributing to the next generation of artists by teaching acting and directing at various academic and arts institutions.

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