29 November 2023
Newsdesk
Ahead of the official opening night of Bristol Old Vic's festive spectacular Arabian Nights on Wed 29 Nov, production photography has today been released. Photos by Ellie Kurttz.
From writer Sonali Bhattacharyya (Chasing Hares, Young Vic) and director Blanche McIntyre (All's Well That Ends Well, RSC) comes an Arabian Nights for modern times - including a daring heroine, captivating music and a timeless story of wonder and hope.
The production runs until 6 Jan 2024.
The cast includes Yasemin Özdemir as Schere, Sara Diab as Dina, Saikat Ahamed as Maruf, Nicholas Karimi as the King, Ajjaz Awad as Gulab/Umm, Roxy Faridany as Maryam/Lily, Patrick Osborne as Jafar and Arinder Sadhra as Rahiq/Zara.
The full creative team includes Sonali Bhattacharyya (Writer), Blanche McIntyre (Director), Hannah Sibai (Set & Costume Designer), Oğuz Kaplangı (Sound Designer & Composer), Nao Nagai (Lighting Designer), Aline David (Movement Director), Samuel Wilde (Puppetry Designer & Consultant), Christopher Worrall CDG (Casting Director), Melina Namdar (Associate Director), Hannah Southfield (Puppetry Associate) and Anna Dixon (Costume Supervisor).
Arabian Nights
A Bristol Old Vic production
Venue: Bristol Old Vic, King Street, Bristol, BS1 4ED
Dates: 23 Nov - 6 Jan 2024
PRESS NIGHT: WED 29 NOV, 7PM
Times vary
Tickets from £10 (plus concs)
bristololdvic.org.uk / 0117 987 7877
