Living with Drones - Waterloo

An interactive live journalism show about the devastating and traumatic impacts of Israel’s use of drones in the besieged Gaza Strip. By tying together personal narratives and documentation about the on-the-ground reality of this genocide, Living with Drones weaves a compelling narrative that asks audiences to engage with violations of humanitarian and international law in Gaza since October 2023 and before. Employing the war diary narrative, the show takes audiences into the day-to-day experiences of life in Gaza while drawing parallels between previous wars and the continued assault on Gaza today. Living with Drones asks audiences to consider their role as citizens of the world, offering opportunities for collaboration and engagement through a curated series of calls to action. This performance is part of the forum, “Marking the 25th Anniversary of the Global ‘War on Terror’” at Wilfrid Laurier University. This show is presented in partnership with the Islamophobia & Anti-Palestinian Racism Project (IAPR) and the Laurier Office of Research Services (ORS), Laurier Faculty of Arts (FOA), Department of Sociology, Laurier Students' Public Interest Research Group (LSPIRG), Balsillie School of International Affairs (BSIA), The Muslim Fund (TMF), Olive Tree Foundation (OTF), Palestinian Youth Movement-KW (PYM-KW), and Public Service Alliance Canada-Ontario (PSAC 902). Living with Drones, produced by stitched! studio, is possible through the support of many organizations and individuals including the Palestinian Scholars and Students at Risk network (PSSAR); The Muslim Fund; the Voices of Palestine project and Toronto Metropolitan University’s Creative School. All proceeds from ticket sales for this performance will be donated to PSSAR to support more students from Gaza in securing fully-funded opportunities for graduate studies in Canada. To date, PSSAR has assisted 130 Palestinian students and is striving to support even more in 2026. Their support covers application and visa fees, and they collaborate with partners to fund flight tickets, settlement costs, and additional expenses. To learn more, please visit https://pssar.ca. ➤ Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. ➤ If you would like to make a donation to PSSAR in addition to purchasing your ticket, please select the "Donation to PSSAR" option when checking out. ➤ If price or mobility is a barrier, please email [email protected]. If purchasing a Student Ticket, please be prepared to present student identification upon arrival. ➤ Content notice: This live performance contains sensitive subject matter and details the abuse, trauma, and violence. This content is not suitable for children. If you require any accommodations to make this show a safe space, please reach out to [email protected]. ➤ Health notice: Loud noises, visual effects