Islamic Drama

<p>Described by the distinguished theatre director Peter Brook as 'a very powerful form of theatre' the Ta'ziyeh is the Islamic drama of Iran. This work examines the evolution of the Ta'ziyeh which involved elements drawn from Zoroastrianaism Mithraism mythology folklore and traditional forms of Iranian entertainment. In its final form most of its elements - plot character thought spectacle and song - derive from the Shi'a branch of Islam. Its main plot concerns the suffering and death of Imam Hussein grandson of the Prophet of Islam. <br><br>A special issue of the journal <em>Israel Affairs</em>.</p>