Turtle Key Arts and Sadiq Ali presents

The Chosen Haram

WED 17 MAY

Price:

£15 FULL / £13 CONC / £8 THEATRE TICKET OFFER

Categories:

Pride In Trafford / Theatre

EVENT INFORMATION

Expect a heady mix of love, drugs and Islam. This unique and complex take on circus, performed on two Chinese poles, is emotionally candid with moments of humour and joy set to a banging soundtrack.

The Chosen Haram deals with themes of sexuality, faith, addiction and connection. The story of two gay men and their chance meeting through a dating app, portraying the highs and lows of their relationship and the barriers they face, social, cultural and personal in seeking happiness and personal fulfilment.

Based on a combination of lead artist Sadiq Ali’s personal experience, as well as interviews with members of the LGBTQ+ community who identify as (ex) Muslim, the show is an exploration into the personal struggles faced by many people whose upbringing contradicts their personal truths, and how this can lead to self-destructive behaviour.

Something that is “Haram” is forbidden by Islam.

Content warning: This performance includes scenes of a sexual nature, drug use and images that some people may find upsetting. It also contains strobe and flashing lights.

CAST & CREATIVE TEAM

Written & performed by Sadiq Ali

PRESS + REVIEWS

***** “Powerful, strong and sensual.” The Queer Review

***** “Beautifully choreographed, totally unmissable.” The Recs

***** “An astonishing fusion of circus and storytelling” Fest Mag

**** “Elevates a boy meets-boy love story into something dream-like” The Guardian

**** “Beautiful story, beautifully told” The Stage

TICKET OFFER

BOOK TWO OR MORE THEATRE & DANCE SHOWS FOR £8 EACH!

Available on the following shows:

03 Feb: Shylock
25 Feb: Mrs Churchill
03-04 Mar: Sherlock Holmes: The Valley Of Fear
16 Mar: Little Women
17 Mar: John Peel's Shed
29 Mar: A Perfect Likeness
31 Mar - 01 Apr: Teechers Leavers '22
12 Apr: Romeo & Juliet
28 Apr: Tales From a Thousand and One Nights
17 May: The Chosen Haram
17-20 May: BI-TOPIA
19 May: Jesus, Jane, Mother & Me
26 May: Emergence
22 Jun: Moby Dick
25 Jun: Sense & Sensibility
08 Sep: The Unknown Soldier
01 Oct: Casting The Runes
04 Nov: Empty Orchestra