For Heaven’s Sake, Icarus, by Ahmed Ezzat Elafy

Icarus and his father, Daedalus, are trapped in a labyrinth. The audience of the performance sits right in the middle as the two of them try to find a way out and escape. Icarus has numerous questions: Who locked them in the labyrinth and why? Will they be able to escape? Will they ever have a home of their own again? Father and son, searching for the right escape route, wander, lose, and find each other again, but in vain, until Icarus gives his father an idea. The revival of the well-known myth, presented in a direct, warm, communicative and very tender manner, is a performance about hope, sorrow, and the unforgettable moments of freedom and happiness, supported by beautiful melodies. The poetic story of father and son reconstructs the tale by playing with simple methods and interacting fully with the audience, who in turn breathes new life into the old myth, as they are invited to share their experiences, joys, sorrow, favorite songs, hopes, fears and dreams with the protagonists.