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Erotic, brutal, witty and poetic, One Thousand and One Nights are the never-ending stories told by the young Shahrazad under sentence of death to King Shahrayar. Maddened by the discovery of his wife's orgies, King Shahrayar believes all women are unfaithful and vows to marry a virgin every night and kill her in the morning. To survive, Shahrazad spins a web of tales night after night, leaving the King in suspense when morning comes, thus prolonging her life for another day. Written in Arabic from tales gathered in India, Persia and across the great Arab empire, these mesmerizing stories tell of the real and the supernatural, love and marriage, power and punishment, wealth and poverty, and the endless trials and uncertainties of fate. One Thousand and One Nights is told in two compelling parts each of which can be seen and enjoyed on its own; or see both in the same day and fully immerse yourself in these remarkable tales for a truly intoxicating Festival experience. Performed in Arabic, English and French with English supertitles. Please note these performances contain adult themes that may not be suitable for children.

Cast/Performers

Saad Al Ghefari, Adila Bendimerad, Said Bey, Mohamed Breaka, Ali Assaad Bouab, Jamal Choukair, Ramzi Choukair, Houda Echouafni, Eslam Eissa, Rachid El Adouani, Ava Farhang, Hajar, Graigaa, Ammar Haj Ahmad, Falah Ibrahim Flayyih, Tewfikk Jallab, Fatima ZoharLahouitar, Nanda Mohammad, Amal Omran, Abdelhalim Zreiby

Creatives/Company

Corporate Sponsor: Shell UK Ltd
Director(s): Tim Supple, Imen Smaoui (movement)
Adapted by: Hanan Al-Shaykh
Design: Oum Keltoum
Costume: Zolaykha Sherzad
Lighting: Sabri El Atrous
Music(s): Ahmad El Sawy, Bastien Lagatta