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.
Based on a traditional Iranian folktale 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.
Priority Booking – Patrons, Gold and Silver Friends & Access Register
Tue 13 Jan, 12 noon
Priority Booking – Bronze Friends & 16 – 25 Members
Thu 15 Jan, 12 noon
General On-Sale
Fri 16 Jan, 12 noon
Venue
Presented by
The Iranian Community Theatre
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 without an interval
Age Guidance
Suitable for ages 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.
To add a babe in arms ticket, please select the ‘Babe in Arms’ button at the bottom of the seating plan to add this to your booking.
Please note Babes in Arms tickets are limited so please ensure this is added on at the time of your booking.
Content Advice
Please note, this performance contains flashing lights, thunder sound effects and prop sword fighting.