There is power in self-discovery…
CROWN//تاج is the UK’s first touring production by Company Scheherazade combining classical Persian dance, contemporary dance, and Sufi movement to tell a story of displacement, identity, and body sovereignty to an original soundtrack of live classical music and electronica.
Using Persian miniatures, lived experience and the poetry of Forough Farrokhzad, the 3 lead dancers take the audience on a journey from determination through struggle to release. Finding courage, resilience, and joy along the way.
Maria Tarokh directs this female-led production on its inaugural tour. The cast feature brilliant contemporary and classical dancers and virtuoso classical Persian musicians to bring you a moving, exhilarating, and energetic experience.
Running time: 60 minutes
Suitable for 14+.
Content note: The performance does not include any visuals that adults or children may find disturbing. However, it does deal with adult themes and the soundtrack features some heavy bass.
Co-produced by Dartington Arts and commissioned by Counterpoints Arts. Supported with funding from Arts Council England.
Dates and venues confirmed:
21 October at Dartington Hall (Booking Link)
28 October at Acta in Bristol (Booking Link)
There will also be a performance on 10 November at RichMix in London (Booking Link)
Dance artists: Ghazal Seidi, Ayesha Fazal and Regine Phua
Sound Designer: Somin Griffin Dave
Musicians: Ala Zarei and Mario Christofi
Part of the Platforma festival 2023, produced by Counterpoints Arts and partners across the South West of England.
