Saria Callas is a new multimedia play from award-winning international ensemble Seemia Theatre, about aspiring to be a singer while growing up in a place where it is forbidden for women to sing.
Sara’s already a bottle of red in, reminiscing about her experiences of childhood to
womanhood. We revisit Tehran, the school-bus parties, the wannabe prayer-caller and the secret w**ks at the all-girls’ school.
'Did I get used to repression, or is music my way of fighting?'
Now Sara stands at a crossroads with her child. How does a woman who has experienced firsthand repression of her body and voice react as her child struggles with their own gender identity? This sexy, camp, pop-filled play highlights an often unheard perspective of the supportive parent, unpacking the intersectional grey area of what life is like for women.
"Welcoming, inclusive, creative and life-affirming. I have learnt a lot myself in so many ways that will seep into all parts of my life. My self-confidence has massively increased"
Human Jam participant
