In photos: Syria's Greek legends

From timid refugees to bold storytellers, Syrian women in Beirut use the Greek tragedy of Antigone to share their experiences of war. One of the performers, 29 year old mother of 5, Wardia at the end of a long day’s rehearsal (MEE/Tabitha Ross)

Isra’a Shahrour, 22, during an rehearsal exercise used to encourage focus. She dreams of one day returning to Syria to visit her father's grave (MEE/Tabitha Ross)

Hiba Sahly, 23, rehearses her lines. "I think it’s great and important. She says of the project: "It’s important to get our voices heard. Hopefully it will be a success" (MEE/Tabitha Ross)

One of the women tells the story of her brother’s disappearance. Participants in this project find talking about their experiences of the war cathartic (MEE/Tabitha Ross)

Isra’a Shahrour tells the story of her flight from Yarmouk Palestinian camp in Damascus (MEE/Tabitha Ross)