Pairi Daiza

by Nahal Navidar

When 24-year-old Iranian Independent-Fighter Zahra learns she is seven months pregnant in the heat of the Iran-Iraq war, she rejects her maternal instincts and chooses to continue engaged in combat. As her impending due date approaches, Zahra is faced with most frightening battle of all: the battle within. In the ultimate test of bravery, Zahra must learn what it means to open up to love.

When 24-year-old Iranian Independent-Fighter Zahra learns she is seven months pregnant in the heat of the Iran-Iraq war, she rejects her maternal instincts and chooses to continue engaged in combat. As her impending due date approaches, Zahra is faced with most frightening battle of all: the battle within. In the ultimate test of bravery, Zahra must learn what it means to open up to love.

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Pairi Daiza

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  • Shaun Leisher: Pairi Daiza by Nahal Navidar
    “

    A magical piece of theatre about the awful nature of war. I would love to see what a set and lighting designer can do with this play. A play that one moment depicts despair and destruction and another moment shows peace and flourishing. At its center, this play has a flawed hero in the form of Zahra. This play has excellent roles for Middle Eastern actors.

    A magical piece of theatre about the awful nature of war. I would love to see what a set and lighting designer can do with this play. A play that one moment depicts despair and destruction and another moment shows peace and flourishing. At its center, this play has a flawed hero in the form of Zahra. This play has excellent roles for Middle Eastern actors.

    ”
  • Olivia Lilley: Pairi Daiza by Nahal Navidar
    “

    Gorgeous world building. Complex characters. Fresh. Grounded in love and understanding. A must read.

    Gorgeous world building. Complex characters. Fresh. Grounded in love and understanding. A must read.

    ”

Development History

  • Reading, Ensemble Studio Theatre Los Angeles , 2015

Awards

  • Bay Area Playwrights Festival Finalist
    Playwrights Foundation
    Finalist
    2015