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Dateline: 7th March, 2006
Anglo-Iranian Play to Tour 30 Bird Productions' Anglo-Iranian play Majnoun, which premiered in London in 2004, is to embark on an eight-venue UK tour in April. Majnoun blasts the popular western image of Iran through the roof. Using humorous snippets of everyday life, the play explores the effects of modernisation that swept the country during the 20th century: Hollywood films, trilby hats and the forceful removal of the veil go hand in hand with the nature of love and the relationship between Iran and the West. A blend of cabaret and physical satire with touches of the absurd, the performance unfolds through a montage of visual installations and images against a soundscape of traditional Iranian and underground pop music. The result is a highly enjoyable romp through Iranian mores. National touring marks a major new step for 30 Bird Productions, the London based Anglo/Iranian film and theatre company established in 1995 by Mehrdad Seyf and Claire Summerfield. 30 Bird produce new writing using sculptural design and visual installations to create surprise out of the ordinary. Artistic director Mehrdad Seyf works closely with award winning resident designer Leslie Travers developing each project via workshops placing an emphasis on visual story telling, without sacrificing the oral tradition. The play is performed in both English and Farsi. Tour dates
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