Inspired by the tragic love poem Leili and Majnoun, and set in Tehran over 4 days in August 1953 against the backdrop of the 28 Mordad Coup d'etat, the play excavates obsession, madness and betrayal on a personal and global level. Imagine the perfect husband and wife. Together in the dark violence lingers, touch is forbidden. An Iranian woman, her English husband and her Syrian beau, tell their stories amongst the insistent urgency of newsreel and the rhythmic wit of poetry.T1287999402Recommended age: 12+Company Zendeh. Producer Ovalhouse. Director Nazli Tabatabai-Khatambakhsh. DramaturgBen Ayrton. Choreographer Katie Armstron. Music Ed Carter. Design Hannah Roche. Lighting Louise Gregory. Stage ManagerStacey Choudhury Potter. Performer Matt Jamie. Performer Serena Manteghi. | |
| 3 Jun 14 | Ovalhouse, Inner London :: V239 listing details L1472993549 |
| 29 May 14 to 30 May 14 | Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh :: V605 listing details L1539890541 |
| 16 Apr 14 | The Maltings, Berwick-on-Tweed :: V986 listing details L01013972288 |
| 1 Apr 14 to 3 Apr 14 | Northern Stage, Newcastle upon Tyne :: V568 listing details L01552497245 |
| 23 Oct 13 to 26 Oct 13 | Ovalhouse, Inner London :: V239 listing details L01902240740 |
