Nowruznameh: A Cultural & Artistic Event
A performance and storytelling event featuring tales from Shahnameh, Zarathushtranameh, and other Iranian stories related to Nowruz: The Iranian New Year.
Nowruz is a celebration of nature’s rebirth and the arrival of spring, but its significance goes far beyond that. Many pivotal and legendary events in Iranian mythology are believed to have taken place on this day. When we speak of Iran in this context, we refer not just to its present-day borders but to its vast cultural heritage.
Nowruz is celebrated across many countries along the Silk Road, including Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Azerbaijan, India, Iraq, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Pakistan. The first day of spring (March 21) has been officially recognized as the International Day of Nowruz and registered as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
In our performance, Nowruznameh, we welcome the coming of spring by bringing to life ancient stories that have been woven into the fabric of Nowruz for centuries.
Price
FREE, but must be booked in advance.
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Age Guidance
14+
Please note, no under 5s will be admitted to the auditorium.
Content Advice
Contains descriptions of violence and depiction of blood.
Running Time
40 minutes
Produced by
Iranian Community Theatre of Birmingham
Written and directed by
Nasrin Khanjari
Live music by
Zahir Tehrani
Venue
Cast
Oyan Dareshoori
Oyan Dareshoori
Fatemeh Najafi
Fatemeh Najafi
Ardeshir Izadpanah
Ardeshir Izadpanah
Nona Tajdaran
Nona Tajdaran
Laleh Alipour
Laleh Alipour
Tuba Kamali
Tuba Kamali
Hesam Shakeri
Hesam Shakeri
Elham Bagheri
Elham Bagheri
Katayoun Bazargard
Katayoun Bazargard
Creatives
Writer & Director
Nasrin Khanjari
Nasrin Khanjari
Live Music
Zahir Tehrani
Zahir Tehrani
Choreographer
Tuba Kamali
Tuba Kamali
Graphic Artist