My English Persian Kitchen

Theatre (new writing, immersive)

Venue 15
Traverse Theatre - Traverse 2
20:30
Aug 25
1 hour 20 minutes
Suitability: 14+ (Guideline)
Country: United Kingdom - England
Group: Soho Theatre and Traverse Theatre
Warnings and additional info: Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes including depictions of domestic abuse

Accessibility:

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Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
Policy applies to: Children under 2 years

Description

What would you take if you were forced to leave home with no hope of returning? How would you make a fresh start somewhere completely new? This is the true story of one woman who loses everything. Remembering the tastes and aromas of her mother’s kitchen with live cooking on stage, she recreates the dishes of her childhood and homeland, building a new life and community around food. Written by award-winning Hannah Khalil and starring Isabella Nefar (Salome, National Theatre) this life-affirming new play chronicles the journey of one woman’s quest to start again.

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General venue access

Accessible entry: Information not supplied

Wheelchair access type: Building Lift

Stairs: 20+

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Audio described performances

Dates: 23 August, 24 August
Type: Unit with headset
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Across the Arts (3/5 stars) 28 days ago

Sepehr's story, as recreated as a live cookery demonstration by playwright Hannah Khalil, is about finding community through food.

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The Scotsman (3/5 stars) 29 days ago

It’s a tremendous story, accompanied by the huge sensory richness and ritual of a Persian kitchen in action

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The Student (4.5/5 stars) 31 days ago

For those interested, a sprinkle of dried fried mint, warmed in your hand, will work magic on your ash-e reshteh.

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North West End UK (4/5 stars) 34 days ago

A play which plays on the senses like no other, and leaves a lasting taste, long after the bowl is finished.

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The Guardian (4/5 stars) 38 days ago

Her performance is gripping and dynamic

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Broadway Baby (4/5 stars) 38 days ago

Performed with passion, sensitivity and humour.

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Corr Blimey (4/5 stars) 41 days ago

Hannah Khalil, an already established writer, burgeons her way into the Fringe with this one.

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Bouquets & Brickbats (4/5 stars) 42 days ago

absolutely delicious

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The Quinntessential Review (5/5 stars) 42 days ago

Isabella Nefar is utterly sensational

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Theatre Travels 43 days ago

As we are brought together as community in the theatre there is no better way of concluding the production than with the shared meal. Audiences are invited to gather around the kitchen bench to sample the Ash Reshteh and in the foyer, there is another batch to share. It really is delicious.

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All Edinburgh Theatre (4/5 stars) 43 days ago

For in the end, the overriding message is of how cooking not only can bring people together, but it can conjure up a sense of belonging when you can’t go home again.

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