Tales from the Arabian Nights

<p>In this delightful adaptation of the classic tales Donna Abela brings centuries-old tradition into the modern era with a play that is timeless yet utterly contemporary. </p><p>Young courtier Shahrazad poses as a Smuggle (a refugee) about to be executed by the despotic King Shahrayar. To save her life she tells the king a story he can't resist. It's a tale of magic and transformation demons and lovers adventure and terror. </p><p>Delaying her fate by one more night each time Shahrazad weaves the story into another and then another until turn by turn she finds a way into the king's heart. His defences are breached and the results offer fresh hope for the whole kingdom. </p><p>Abela has created an imaginative and playful piece of theatre for young people that poses many questions and longer discussions.</p><p><em> Donna Abela's Tales from the Arabian Nights is a powerful allegory for our times and a great afternoon for an audience... [Tales From The Arabian Nights] effortlessly tell us much about human nature morality kindness and contemporary Australia</em>. - NSW Premier's Literary Awards judges (shortlisted)</p>