The Valley of Sleep exposes concealed territories of existence, revealing an indistinct chatter, an inner turmoil.

In a convergence point between the intuitive and the rational, restless bodies simmer - infinite possibilities unfold. A turbulent enchanting dance dissects our imaginary.

A spell is blown.

I question how can enchantment pierce our reality?

(Duration: 50 minutes)

* This performance is freely inspired by “The lover of the Jinn”, a painting by Abdel Hadi Al Gazzar


2025 Tanz im August, HAU, Berlin - Germany.
2023 Sidewalks Festival, Zoukak Theatre, Beirut - Lebanon.
2022 Al Madina Theatre, Beirut - Lebanon.
Performed by Alexandre Habre, Aymeric Lorthiois, Michael Castalan and Yara Boustany
Dramaturgy Racha Baroud
Sound Design Jad Atoui
Light Design: Riccardo Clementi  
Assistant Set Design Lori Kharpoutlian  
Technical Support Farah Naboulsi
Photos by Nader Bahsoun

Coproduced by Les SUBS – lieu vivant d’expériences artistiques, Lyon

Supported by
Culture Resource, AlMawred AlThaqafy
AFAC , Arab Fund for Culture 
Monpellier Danse, Agora, Cité Internationale de la Danse French Institute of Beirut, NAFAS Program
Amalgam Studio Beirut 
MaFk - Maison des Arts Fraikeh, Lebanon 
Sidewalks Festival – Zoukak Theatre, Beirut.