Lust, Tragedy & War - The Shahnameh in Theatre

Magical horses, supersized heroes, and consuming passions abound in this world of romance, lust, tragedy and war. Here, fathers and sons may be strangers in battle; beauty can be both a gift and a curse, and femme fatales condemn young men to journey through fire.

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Aerial artiste of the spoken word, Xanthe Gresham, dives into the majestic mythology of Persia to perform sections of the Shahnameh accompanied by the remarkable Iranian musician, Arash Moradi.

The Shahnameh or Book of Kings is a 10th century Persian masterpiece and Iran’s national epic, which has preserved its ancient myths and history.

FREE EVENT, OPEN TO ALL

Where: George Square Lecture Theatre, EH8 9LH

When: 19th Feb, 7.00 - 9.30pm

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