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Kalila Wa Dimna (The Mirror for Princes) archive

A powerful and disturbing re-telling of one of the masterpieces of Eastern culture, Kalila Wa Dimna. These allegorical animal fables, intended as a book of counsel for kings, literally a 'mirror for princes , retain immense significance across all levels of society in the Middle East to this day. This production is from the point of view of the stories creator, Ibn Al-Muqaffa, a courtier living in Iraq circa 750 AD during one of the most turbulent and exciting moments in Islamic history; a time that not only saw the birth of Baghdad and the Islamic Empire but was also the golden age of Arab culture. This modern theatrical fable is a timely exploration of the politics of Empire and the narratives of power. Performed in English

Creatives/Company

Author: Sulayman Al-Bassam
Producer: BITE
Company: Sulayman Al-Bassam Theatre Company (Kuwait)
Director: Sulayman Al-Bassam
Design: Julia Bardsley
Music: Lewis Gibson

Kalila Wa Dimna (The Mirror for Princes)

Kalila Wa Dimna (The Mirror for Princes) (Play) production archive for QTIX code T588725066. Details of all Kalila Wa Dimna (The Mirror for Princes) archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S0796682483

Archive Listings

10 May 06
to
27 May 06

The Pit, Barbican Centre
West End, Greater London
Performance Details => Venue archive

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