Leslie Black PhotographyA man and a woman meet for an assignation in a hotel. They have been in love for ten years but have never yet spent a night together. Tonight is the night they will consummate their passions. Read more …
But this is Iran and what they are doing is illegal. If they are caught or even suspected they could be flogged or imprisoned.
What you’re left with is two characters who you couldn’t care less whether they get it on or not.
There's an audible awkwardness in the dialogue, as a young British writer struggles to imagine his way into a situation so far beyond everyday experience in this country. The performances, though – from young Glasgow actors Nabil Stuart and Amiera Darwish – are stunningly intense, and very moving.
Is one night of love in Iran worth the risk?
A Play, a Pie and a Pint, Glasgow from Monday March 21, 2011, until Saturday March 26, 2011. More info: http://playpiepint.com
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