My English Persian Kitchen, Irish-Palestinian playwright Hannah Khalil's deliciously inventive show is coming to Washington, DC for its North American premiere (Atlas Performing Arts Center, November 12 – December 6).
Hailed as a “thoroughly flavorful feast of a play” by The Guardian, My English Persian Kitchen chronicles one woman's resettlement in England and then in Belfast after fleeing an abusive husband and her home country of Iran. Longing for her homeland, she turns to her mother’s recipes for solace and strength as she rebuilds both her life and her spirit. This one woman play features the live cooking of traditional Persian ash-e-reshteh (noodle soup) onstage to bring audiences together through the communal nature of food and the joy of finding home.
This inventive show blends storytelling, culture, family, and food into a 4D experience that makes for an unforgettable night out at the theatre. The production has partnered with highly acclaimed Persian restaurant Joon for something truly special for audiences who attend the show.
Hailed as a “thoroughly flavourful feast of a play” by The Guardian, My English Persian Kitchen chronicles one woman's resettlement in England and then in Belfast after fleeing an abusive husband and her home country of Iran. Longing for her homeland, she turns to her mother’s recipes for solace and strength as she rebuilds both her life and her spirit. This one woman play, adapted from the true story of Atoosa Sepehr, features the live cooking ash-e-reshteh onstage to bring audiences together through the communal nature of food and the joy of finding home.
Get your tickets, grab a seat at the table, and join us in the theatre!