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Inspired by the 13th century Persian philosopher and poet. The musical dramatises his legacy, exploring the relationship between Rumi and his mentor Shams Tabrizi. But, to form this powerful friendship, Rumi's family are sidelined, but this personal cost allows for a global spiritual change. The full cast comprises of performers with Middle East, North African and South Asian backgrounds.

Cast/Performers

Nadim Naaman (Rumi), Ramin Karimloo (Shams Tabrizi), Casey Al-Shaqsy (Kimya), Soophia Foroughi (Kara), Sharif Afifi (Sultan Valed), Ahmed Hamad (Aladdin), Irvine Iqbal (Husam), Alim Jayda (Sayyed), Roshani Abbey, Amira Al Shanti, Eva-Theresa Chokarian, Maeva Feitelson, Sasha Ghoshal, Blythe Jandoo, Ediz Mahmut, James Hameed, Blythe Jandoo, Aliza Vakil, Yazdan Qafouri, Johan Munir, Benjamin Armstrong, Zara Naeem, Mark Samaras

Creatives/Company

Author(s): Dana Al Fardan, Nadim Naaman
Director: Bronagh Lagan
Choreographer: Anjali Mehra
Conductor: Joe Davison
Music: Maias Alyamani (Middle Eastern Musical Supervisor)
Producer: Ali Matar