Fariborz Kiani
Fariborz Kiani fled Iran in the late 70s. A deep passion for classical Persian music led to the setting up of Nava Art Group. He has also set up the Safar Ensemble, a group that uses medieval instruments to demonstrate the link between the musical traditions of the east and the west.
Sex, Lies and Regal Japes; The story of Esther, the sex-crazed king and his evil counsellor
A Purim Spiel, with a contemporary twist, bringing a little bit of Persia to Bloomsbury, with a backbeat of Iranian rhythms and all hosted by our favourite modern-day Sheherazade, David Schneider. Unmasking the Book of Esther we revealed the story behind the story of Purim, hatching all-new conspiracy theories and, in the spirit of the festival, blurring boundaries between good and evil, sacred and profane. Bringing the world of inversions, masks and hidden meanings to life was our all-star c...
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