Tunisian actors depict the fall of evil ruler in 'Shayatin' - in pictures

The play was directed by Amel El Farji at the City of Culture in Tunis

Actors perform during the Shayatin in Tunis, Tunisia. Shayatin tells the story of the fall of a bloodthirsty dictator who, through his policies of repression, provoked a gigantic popular revolt of violence. EPA

Tunisia has been led by eight governments since the fall of long-time leader Zine El Abidine Ben Ali in 2011, but the issues affecting a large section of society have barely changed. EPA

Taken from Islam, the term Shayatin may be roughly translated as "demons" or "devils". EPA

The show Shayatin is the brainchild of dramatist and director Amel El Farji. EPA

Tunisia has been hit by the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic, with its tourism industry grinding to a halt. EPA

Hundreds of protesters joined anti-government demonstrations in the Tunisian capital as a curfew and a ban on public gatherings were extended. EPA

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