Shiraz Revisited

For years it’s been sitting in the archives of the British Film Institute. But now the classic 1928 silent film Shiraz has been dusted off and given a new lease of life as the renowned Sabri Ensemble create a specially commissioned score, to be performed live on Thursday 10 July at this year’s Lichfield Festival.
 
Set in the Mughal Empire during the 17th century, Shiraz tells of the powerful romance which inspired the building of the Taj Mahal. It is an epic story of love, mistaken identity and devotion that tells the tale of the Empress Mumtaz Mahal, her lover, the 17th century Mughal emperor, and her devoted brother, Shiraz, who designs the Taj Mahal.
 
The film’s screening  will be accompanied by an especially commissioned score performed by the Sabri Ensemble, who draw upon the dynamic and creative energy released when the Indian classical tradition meets traditions from other parts of the world.
 
This promises to be a truly one-off event! For more information about Shiraz and The Lichfield Festival take a look at www.lichfieldfestival.org
 
Shiraz was commissioned by the Lichfield Festival in collaboration with sampad
 
Read about Shiraz on the BBC: http://www.bbc.co.uk/stoke/entertainment/theatre_and_culture/index.shtml
 
Thursday 10 July, 7.15pm
Shiraz – world premiere
Venue: Lichfield Garrick, Castle Dyke, Lichfield
Tickets: £16.50, £10 (under 18s half price, students on the door £5)
Ticket Office: 01543 412121 or visit www.lichfieldfestival.org