(45)
Draw the Circle
Mashuq Mushtaq Deen
Dara
by Tanya Ronder, Shahid Nadeem
What readers are saying
Readers are highly impressed with the play's exploration of historical themes and its relevance to contemporary issues in South Asia. Many find the story of Shah Jahan's sons engaging, highlighting the struggle over differing views of Islam. However, one reviewer felt that the presentation lacked excitement and uniqueness.
Engaging historical themesRelevant to current issuesFabulous storytellingLacks excitement in presentation
Synopsis
1659. Mughal India.
Dara, the crown prince, has the love of the people, but brother Aurangzeb holds a different vision for India’s future.
Islam inspires poetry in Dara, puritanical rigour in Aurangzeb.
Can Jahanara, their sister, assuage Aurangzeb’s resolve to purge the empire?
Dara was originally produced in Pakistan; this adaptation premiered at the National Theatre in 2015.
Publication
PublisherNick Hern Books
Year2015
BindingPaperback
Pages96
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139781848424678
ISBN-101848424671
eISBN-139781780015606
LCCPR6118.O53
Dara is a British adaptation play written by Tanya Ronder and published by Nick Hern Books (2015).
Digital editions available on Amazon Kindle, Apple Books (eISBN 9781780015606).
Community Reviews
No community reviews yet
Buy Play
Paperback
Nick Hern Books · 2015 · 96 pp
From C$8.85 total
- Amazon.caUsedBest priceC$2.49 shippingC$6.36
- Amazon.caC$2.49 shippingC$20.45
- Amazon KindleInstantC$9.99
Digital prices may vary by region and tax jurisdiction.
Similar Plays
Plays with similar themes, style, and content.
More from Tanya Ronder
More plays from Tanya Ronder that we think you'll enjoy.
