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 TAZ Entertainment presents, in association with Ad Libitum, the exotic and intriguing tale of Scheherazade, based on the 1001 Arabian Nights creatively adapted by Mark Kont. Scheherazade will open at the exquisite Swan Valley Oasis Resort in an outdoor theatre show setting under the stars in March, performing for four shows only.
The plot is based on ancient Persian myth and legends. Many of the tales were included in, or through time have become attached to the tale of Scheherazade, which has enthralled and inspired mankind through the past millennium. Scheherazade ignores the well known stories of Aladdin and Sinbad and humorously portrays some of the lesser known tales attached to this legendary story, incorporating a comical modern flair.
Scheherazade is the tale of a woman trying to melt the heart of a king. The Shah has lost at love after discovering his wife’s infidelity and orders her death. The powerful Shah enjoys various marriages thereafter and each wife’s fate is sealed to the same conclusion the following morning after their wedding night, unless she can prove that she will remain forever faithful. Scheherazade has devised a clever plan to intrigue her new husband, so that she may prove her love and loyalty to her king and bring an end to the ruler’s suffering to all womankind. Once in the King’s chambers, Scheherazade asks if she might bid one last farewell to her beloved sister, Dunyazad, who has secretly been prepared to ask Scheherazade to tell a story during the long night. The Shah lays awake, listening with awe to Scheherazade’s first story and as dawn breaks there is not enough time to complete the exciting story. And so the Shah keeps Scheherazade alive as he eagerly anticipates each new story, until one thousand and one adventurous nights, and three sons later, the King has not only been entertained but wisely educated in morality and kindness by Scheherazade who becomes his Queen.
Directed by Bruce Denny, Scheherazade will also feature belly dancers Shafira and Aziza among other enchanting dancers who have been aptly named Shazza’s Shakers for this show. Last performed ten years ago in Kalgoorlie, Denny says “the Swan Valley Oasis Resort, with its natural scenery and delightful attributes, is the ideal venue for this colourful middle eastern tale”.
Patrons are asked to bring a picnic blanket, cushions and hamper to enjoy whilst watching the show. Hampers can be pre-ordered from the venue in advance, or patrons can bring their own, the venue is fully licensed which means there is no byo alcohol. Alternatively patrons can enjoy the sumptuous food by dining at the restaurant before the show, bookings essential.
TAZ Entertainment presents, in association with Ad Libitum
Scheherazade
Adapted by Mark Kont
Venue: Swan Valley Oasis Resort, 10250 West Swan Rd, Henley Brook (ph: 9296 5577)
Performance Dates: March 2008 – Fri 7, Fri 14, Sun 23 (Easter Sunday), Fri 28
Times: All shows commence at 8pm, gates open at 7pm.
Tickets: $30 all tickets
Bookings: BOCS Ticketing 9484 1133 www.bocsticketing.com.au
Restaurant Bookings and Hampers: Swan Valley Oasis Resort ph: 9296 5577
Further Information: TAZ Entertainment ph: 9255 3336
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