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La Mama proudly presents the premiere season of Make Me A Houri Written by Emina Ashman Directed by Stephanie Ghajar Two women meet in the afterlife. After experiencing grave punishment, Asmara wants nothing more than to purify herself and transform into a Houri - a Virgin of Paradise. Safia agrees to help.
A story of two women seeking to defy the external forces governing their bodies, Make Me A Houri blends poetry, stylised physicality and unusual anecdotes to explore the relationship between the realms of the sensual and the spiritual, the mystical and the material.
Based in Melbourne, Emina Ashman is an actor, theatre-maker and writer from Malaysia. Her creative expression contours around acting, poetry, devising and visual art. She holds an Honours in Independent Theatre Practice and a Bachelors in Acting and Performance Making from the Victorian College of the Arts. Most recently seen in Melbourne Theatre Company's season of Hungry Ghosts (2018), Make Me A Houri heralds her debut as both writer and performer of her own work. Written by Emina Ashman Directed by Stephanie Ghajar Performed by Emina Ashman and Nisha Joseph Set and Costume Design by Lara Week Lighting Design by Shane Grant Sound Design by Sidney Millar 25 July to 4 August, 2019 Wed and Fri 8:30pm/Thurs, Sat and Sun 6:30pm Q&A After Show on Wed 31 July Ticket Prices: $30 Full, $20 Concession Bookings: 03 9347 6948 or online at www.lamama.com.au Venue: La Mama Courthouse - 349 Drummond St, Carlton www.eminaashman.com Approximate running time: 70 minutes Event detailsVenue: La Mama Courthouse - 349 Drummond St, Carlton Bookings: 03 9347 6948 Start Date: Friday 26 July 2019 Find more events in Melbourne»Disclaimer: Australian Stage takes no responsibility for the accuracy of the information provided in event listings. You are advised to confirm performance dates/times with the company and/or venue before purchasing tickets. |