“A nation unaware of its own stories is destined to be lost among the stories of others.”
“From Lust to Loyalty” is a fresh, romantic, retelling of Nezami Ganjavi’s epic love story, Khosrow and Shirin” (SHIRIN means sweet in Persian). Created by Banafsheh Taherian, this captivating 90-minute one-woman show transforms the 6500-stanza ancient Persian epic poet into a modern romantic comedy.
Banafsheh Taherian, known for her acclaimed podcast “Chai with Banafsheh”, bring 15 vibrant characters to life, showcasing her versatility as both a performer and storyteller.
To date, this performance has been successfully presented in 9 cities across Canada and the United States, earning incredible enthusiasm and acclaim from audiences.
Poet: Nezami Ganjavi
Writer, Director, Actress: Banafsheh Taherian
Literary Advisor: Dr. Farshid Sadat Sharifi
Composer: Kourosh Babaei, Daniel Sheibani, Yaghma
Production Manager: Kaveh Farhadi
Translator: Farshid Sadat Sharifi – Pegah Ganji
Costume Design: Nasrin Salahshoor
Makeup Artist: Milad Taherzadeh
Graphics Designer & Coordinator: Nasrin Khatam
| City | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Tirgan Festival Toronto | Harbourfront Centre | Jun-2023 |
| Toronto (Five shows) | Small world centre | Oct-2023 |
| Kitchener | The Registry Theatre | Jan-2024 |
| Orange County | Lake Forest performing arts center | Apr-2024 |
| San Diego | The Schulman Auditorium | Apr-2024 |
| Montreal | Quai 5160 Maison de la culture | Oct-2024 |
| Ottawa | Alumni Auditorium at University | Oct-2024 |
| Vancouver | Kay Meek Arts Centre(McEwen Theatre) | Oct-2024 |
| Calgary | Engineered Air Theatre | Oct-2024 |
| Toronto | City Playhouse | Feb-2025 |
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