''Dance Without Movement'' is a dark and comic play by
Sophia Rashid
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. Commissioned by
Peshkar Productions
Peshkar Productions is an intercultural theatre and multimedia art company based in the Northwest of England. It engages in participatory projects and professional productions.
History
Peshkar was founded in 1991, through a series of Asian Ar ...
, a group that aims to experiment with young British Asian theatre, it is a one-woman piece focused on Zuleikha, a
British Asian woman of Pakistani descent who is in the midst of a cultural divide
Directed by Jim Johnson (theatre-maker/musician), the play went through two tours: a 2007 one that was local to Oldham and saw Zuleikha played by
Poppy Jhakra Poppy Jhakra, actor, Mandy Actors and a residency at the 2008
Edinburgh Festival Fringe
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which saw
Yamina Peerzada
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take on the role.
Synopsis
Dance without movement is a one-woman play where Zuleikha explores her identity. She has reached adulthood and has been a part of many communities up until now. Her Pakistani background and Muslim faith are at odds with her English upbringing. Amidst a sea of confusion Zuleikha must try to unravel her true identity.
References
Sources
Sophia on the Fringe of success - News - News and Reviews - Greater Manchester's CityLifeDance without Movement - Review - Edinburgh Festival guide , Fest
External links
Peshkar's official websitePeshkar's Arts Council profile
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2007 plays
British plays
English plays
Plays for one performer
Plays set in England
Plays about race and ethnicity