A sad little girl meets two magical creatures whose mission is to bring joy to children. To help her, they tell her an ancient story…
After the death of his wife, a grieving king forbids all celebration. Laughter, music, and happiness are banned across the city. But a brave teenager dares to resist.
Kachal-e Kaftar-Baz (The Bald Pigeon-Boy), a poor but clever boy, challenges the King’s cruel law with the help of his pigeons – mysterious messengers in Iranian folklore who reveal secrets and guide those in need. Though often underestimated, Kachal, a typical character in many Iranian stories, is rich in wit, imagination and courage.
Written and directed by Nasrin Khanjari, and based on a traditional Iranian folklore first recorded by Samad Behrangi and later retold for children by Lissa Jamileh, this show celebrates the power of intelligence over force, and joy over fear.
Through humour, music and magic Kachal reminds us that even in the darkest times, one brave heart can bring laughter back to the world.
Performed in Farsi (with an English Summary) by The Iranian Community Theatre of Birmingham.
Venue
Presented by
The Iranian Community Theatre of Birmingham
Writer and Director
Nasrin Khanjari
Price
From £7
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Language
Please note that this performance will be performed in Farsi, with no captions or subtitles.
There will be a summary of the stories in English for non-Farsi-speaking members of the audience.
Running Time
Approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes with no interval
Age Guidance
5+
Babes in Arms
Babes In Arms tickets are available for infants under 2 years old. Children over 2 years old require a paid ticket.
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Content Advice
This performance contains flashing lights, thunder sound effects and prop sword fighting.