Orfeo & Majnun

Project summary

Orfeo & Majnun is an inclusive, intercultural, and multilingual music theatre project blending the myths of Orfeo and Eurydice with the Bedouin love story of Layla and Majnun. Developed through a participatory, community-driven approach, the project engaged citizens, artists, and institutions across seven EU countries. It aimed to foster social cohesion and intercultural dialogue through collaborative artistic creation, culminating in street parades and stage performances.
  • Lead partnerKEA European Affairs
  • ClientLa Monnaie / De Munt
  • Funding programmeCreative Europe
  • Period2018-2020
  • RegionBelgium, Austria, France, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Netherlands
  • ServiceStrategic consulting
  • Statuscompleted

KEA's contribution

KEA was commissioned to evaluate the community engagement practices of the project. This included assessing the impact of participatory cultural activities from the perspective of participants, artists, and partner organisations. KEA’s evaluation supported the development of strategies and recommendations for replicating similar intercultural and multidisciplinary engagement initiatives beyond the project’s scope.

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