WEDDING NIGHT IN THE PALACE OF KING SHAHRAYAR. BY MORNING THE NEW QUEEN SHAHRAZAD IS TO BE PUT TO DEATH LIKE
A THOUSAND YOUNG BRIDES BEFORE HER.
SHE HAS THE ONE GIFT THAT CAN SAVE HER,
THE GIFT OF STORYTELLING.
With a mischievous imagination and silver tongue, Queen Shahrazad paints a dazzling array of stories and characters, summoned forth from strange and magical worlds populated by giant beasts, singing trees, devilish ghouls and crafty thieves.
Can the power of storytelling save her life?
A LONG TIME AGO, IN A FARAWAY LAND,
THERE LIVED A CLEVER YOUNG GIRL CALLED SHAHRAZAD, HER SISTER DINARZAD AND THEIR FATHER, WHO WAS CHIEF ADVISOR TO THE KING.
Our story begins when the King of their country discovers his wife has been unfaithful to him and she is quickly put to death. Driven to despair by grief, the King pledges from that day forward he will marry for one night only, and in the morning that wife too will be put to death.
Many years and many wives pass, and our clever Shahrazad has a plan. She decides to marry the King and end the curse that has fallen on so many of her countrywomen before her. That night she begins the first of her many wonderful tales... of Ali Baba and the 40 thieves' of the Little Beggar... Es-Sindibad... Abu-Hassan and his terrible wind... and many more.
But will they be enough to save Shahrazad from the executioner's block?
CHILDREN GO HALF PRICE
UP TO 4 UNDER 18S HALF PRICE WITH EVERY
FULL PRICE PAYING ADULT*
*Mon - Fri evenings and all matinees. Does not apply to groups.
TICKET PRICES
REDUCED PRICE PREVIEWS
| Stalls | £20 | £15 | £10 | £8* | |
| Circle | £20 | £15 | £10 | £8* | |
| Gallery | £15 | £10 | £8 | £8* | £5 |
MONDAY TO FRIDAY EVENINGS AND ALL MATINEES
| Stalls | £32 | £28 | £22 | £15* | |
| Circle | £32 | £28 | £22 | £15* | |
| Gallery | £28 | £22 | £15 | £15* | £12 |
SATURDAY EVENINGS
| Stalls | £42 | £34 | £26 | £20* | |
| Circle | £42 | £34 | £26 | £20* | |
| Gallery | £34 | £26 | £20 | £20* | £14 |
*View from this seat may be restricted at certain times during the performance. £5 standing tickets are available in the Gallery. Superseats are available in the Stalls and Circle at a supplement of £10 per ticket. Seats in the back row of the Stalls are sold at price bands C and D as they are high chairs and slightly narrower than other seating in the Stalls.
Other discounts and concessions are available for this production. Please call the Box Office or check online for details.
December 2009 |
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| SAT | 26 | 2.00/7.15 | FRI | 22 | 7.15 | |
| SUN | 27 | 3.00 | SAT | 23 | 2.00/7.15 |
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ACT I
PROLOGUE
| Shahrazad | Ayesha Dharker |
| Dinarzad | Chetna Pandya |
| Vizier | Paul Bhattacharjee |
| Shahrayar | Silas Carson |
| Queen | Jane Leaney |
| Jester | Simon Trinder |
| 1st New Queen | Natalie Dew |
THE STORY OF ALI BABA AND THE FORTY THIEVES
| Ali Baba | Amit Shah |
| Thieves | Company |
| Captain of the Forty Thieves | Danny Cerquiera |
| Ali’s Wife | Natalie Dew |
| Ali’s Son | Nav Sidhu |
| Kasim | Simon Trinder |
| Kasim’s Wife | Nathalie Armin |
| Marjanah | Adura Onashile |
| Baba Mustapha | Kevork Malikyan |
| Druggist | Chris Ryman |
THE STORY OF THE LITTLE BEGGAR
| Tailor | Chris Ryman |
| Tailor’s Wife | Harvey Virdi |
| Beggar | Simon Trinder |
| Maid | Kiran Landa |
| Doctor | Rene Zagger |
| Doctor’s Wife | Jane Leaney |
| Steward | Marcus Fernando |
| Merchant | Danny Cerquiera |
| Watchman | Nav Sidhu |
| Chief of Police | Paul Bhattacharjee |
| King | Kevork Malikyan |
| Hangman | Amit Shah |
THE STORY OF ES-SINDIBAD THE SAILOR
| Es-Sindibad the Sailor | Kevork Malikyan |
| Es-Sindibad the Porter | Danny Cerquiera |
| Page | Nav Sidhu |
HOW ABU HASSAN BROKE WIND
| Abu Hassan | Chris Ryman |
| Marriage Broker | Harvey Virdi |
| New Wife | Natalie Dew |
| Uncle | Paul Bhattacharjee |
| Aunt | Adura Onashile |
| Friend | Rene Zagger |
| Foe | Simon Trinder |
| Great and Good | Silas Carson & Ayesha Dharker |
| Fakir | Danny Cerquiera |
| Young Girl | Kiran Landa |
| Mother | Harvey Virdi |
ACT TWO
THE STORY OF THE WIFE WHO WOULDN’T EAT
| Sidi 1 | Rene Zagger |
| Sidi 2 | Amit Shah |
| Amina | Jane Leaney |
| Haroun al-Rashid | Chris Ryman |
| Ghoul | Danny Cerquiera |
| Baker | Kevork Malikyan |
| Customer | Nathalie Armin |
| Customer | Harvey Virdi |
| Sorceress | Adura Onashile |
THE STORY OF THE ENVIOUS SISTERS
| Eldest Sister | Nathalie Armin |
| Second Sister | Natalie Dew |
| Youngest Sister | Ayesha Dharker |
| King | Silas Carson |
| Vizier | Paul Bhattacharjee |
| Bahman | Simon Trinder |
| Steward | Rene Zagger |
| Steward’s Wife | Kiran Landa |
| Parizade | Chetna Pandya |
| Perviz | Nav Sidhu |
| Wise Old Woman | Harvey Virdi |
| Old Man | Kevork Malikyan |
| Fountain | Company |
| King’s Cook | Chris Ryman |
| King’s Baker | Marcus Fernando |
| Cook | Danny Cerquiera |
CREATIVE TEAM
| Director | Dominic Cooke |
| Designer | Georgia McGuinness |
| Lighting Designer | Hugh Vanstone |
| Composer | Gary Yershon |
| Sound Designer | Paul Arditti |
| Movement Director | Liz Ranken |
| Illusionist | Paul Kieve |
| Director of Puppetry | Michael Fowkes |
| Costume Supervisor | Rachel Dickson |
| Company Text and Voice Work | Stephen Kemble |
| Assistant Director | Michael Longhurst |
| Company Manager | Jondon |
| Stage Manager | Nafeesah Butt |
| DSM | Heidi Lennard |
| ASM | Katie Hutcheson |
| Production Manager | Rebecca Watts |
Events
Director Talk
Dominic Cooke in conversation, discussing the creative choices made in the production.
Mon 14 Dec, 5.30pm,
The Courtyard Theatre, £5.
Post Show Talkback
Stay on after the show and put your questions to the Acting Company and members of the Creative Team.
Fri 15 Jan,
The Courtyard Theatre, FREE.
Children’s Post show Talkback
A special post show event for children to put their questions to the Acting Company and members of the Creative Team.
Wed 6 Jan,
The Courtyard Theatre, FREE.
Storytelling
Introduce your child to the magic of Arabian Nights with these lively, interactive storytelling sessions.
Sat 12 Dec and Sat 19 Dec. For under 5s
9.15-10am, and for 5 to 9 year olds,
10.30-11.30am. Waterside Space,
£2 per adult, £1 per child.
Family Day
Join members of the Creative Team and Acting Company to explore the story of the play and the theatre making process, including opportunities to take part. Suitable for young people aged 7+ and their parents or guardians.
Sat 9 Jan, The Courtyard Theatre,
10-11.30am, £4 per adult and £2 per child.
Arabian Adventures
Encounter all things Arabic in this family event involving music, dance and storytelling. Suitable for young people aged 12+ and their parents or guardians.
Sat 16 Jan 10-12pm,
Waterside Space, £4 per adult, £2 per child.
Sunday Brunch
Crossing Cultures - Join us in an exploration of how characters and stories find resonance across cultures.
The Courtyard Theatre,
Sun 17 Jan,
11.30am-2pm, £15.
Creating Theatre Physically
A practical workshop for 10-13 year olds exploring ways of storytelling through performance and physical theatre.
Sat 23 Jan, 10am-12pm,
Waterside Space, £5.
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