Dance Without Movement
Dance Without Movement is a dark and comic[1] play by Sophia Rashid. Commissioned by Peshkar Productions, a group that aims to experiment with young British Asian theatre,[2] it is a one-woman piece focused on Zuleikha, a British Asian woman of Pakistani descent who is in the midst of a cultural divide[3] Directed by Jim Johnson (theatre-maker/musician), the play went through two tours: a 2007 one that was local to Oldham and saw Zuleikha played by Poppy Jhakra[4] Poppy Jhakra, actor, Mandy Actors and a residency at the 2008 Edinburgh Festival Fringe[3] which saw Yamina Peerzada take on the role.
Synopsis
[edit]Dance without movement is a one-woman play where Zuleikha explores her identity. She has reached adulthood and has been a part of many communities up until now. Her Pakistani background and Muslim faith are at odds with her English upbringing. Amidst a sea of confusion Zuleikha must try to unravel her true identity.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ [1] [dead link]
- ^ "Dance without Movement - Review - Edinburgh Festival guide | Fest". Archived from the original on 2013-10-01. Retrieved 2014-01-07.
- ^ a b c "Writer Sophia showcased at the Fringe". Oldham-chronicle.co.uk. Retrieved 29 March 2018.
- ^ "poppy jhakra, actor, Casting Call Pro". 6 May 2007. Archived from the original on 2007-05-06. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
Sources
[edit]- Sophia on the Fringe of success - News - News and Reviews - Greater Manchester's CityLife
- Dance without Movement - Review - Edinburgh Festival guide | Fest
External links
[edit]- Peshkar's official website
- Peshkar's Arts Council profile
- Oldham tour dates
- Reviews from the 2008 Edinburgh Fringe (52) Archived 2012-08-05 at the Wayback Machine
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