Saria Callas
Overview
Seemia Theatre presents
Saria Callas
Saria Callas is a bold multimedia play about aspiring to be a singer while growing up in a place where it is forbidden for women to sing.
Already a bottle of red in, Saria reminisces about her experiences of childhood to womanhood. We revisit Tehran, the schoolbus parties, the wannabe prayer-caller and the secret acts of rebellion at the all-girls’ school.
‘Did I get used to repression, or is music my way of fighting?’
Now Saria stands at a crossroads with her child. How does a woman who has experienced firsthand repression of her body and voice react as her child struggles with their own gender identity? This sexy, camp, pop-filled play highlights an often unheard perspective of the supportive parent, unpacking the intersectional grey area of what life is like for women.
Saria Callas was commissioned by Camden People’s Theatre’s Starting Blocks and was originally co-presented with A Play, A Pie and A Pint. Devised with support from Oxford Playhouse as part of EVOLVE and public funding from the National Lottery through Arts Council England.
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Reviews
★★★★★ “A haunting reminder of freedoms denied – and the fight still unfinished.”
– My Goddess Complex
★★★★ “Amini holds the space with total command. With absolute heart and soul, this is storytelling that’s bold, raw, and unforgettable”.
– All that Dazzles
★★★★ “Sara Amini is delightful in a production that’s as much rebellion as entertainment.”
– Please Mind the Blog
★★★★ “Seriously funny delivery. Amini is a first-class performer!”
– London Theatre1
★★★★ “Beautifully empowering, with a generation defining story”
– Binge Fringe
★★★★ “Sara Amini is delightful in a production that is as much entertainment as it is rebellion.”
– Mind The Blog
★★★★ “Saria Callas is a warm, cheeky, moving ode to being yourself.”
– Lothian Life
★★★★ “A captivating exploration of womanhood and freedom.”
– The Student
★★★★ “Perfectly timed! This is what theatre is all about.”
– Theatre with Nee
Age guidance & content warning
Partial nudity, themes of transphobia/queerphobia, themes of misogyny and suppression due to religion and themes of war/conflict.
One scene reflecting on a young trans person’s experience of bullying from a supportive parent’s perspective.
One scene in which there is a short video (10 seconds) showing soldiers from the Iraq-Iran war from 1980’s.
There are two entrances to the theatre, Kings Road Entrance (this is the taxi drop-off/collection point) and the Main Entrance.
Both level entrances have automated doors. These lead into the foyer area where you will find the Restaurant, Bar, Box Office and entrances to Stages 1, 2 and 3.
STEP FREE ACCESS
Northern Stage is fully accessible. The theatre has three lifts providing access to all parts of the building, including the accessible toilets, baby changing facilities, stages 2 & 3 and the backstage area. Buggy parking is available
WHEELCHAIR SPACES
There are five wheelchair positions in Stage 1, two positions in Stage 2 and all seats are removeable in Stage 3.
TOILETS
We have a Changing Places toilet in the Stage 1 lobby and accessible toilets in Stage 3 and Stage 2 lower entrance lobby. Gender neutral toilets are situated in the Stage 2 lower entrance lobby.
HEARING ENHANCEMENT
Induction loop system in all public spaces, and an infra-red system in all three stages. (In Stage 1 the induction loop is best covered in rows E – L).
ASSISTANCE
One free ticket for the assistant of a disabled person who is not able to attend unaccompanied.
BOOKING COMPANION SEATING
To book a free ticket for a wheelchair companion or an assistant, contact our Box Office on 0191 230 5151, via email at boxoffice@northernstage.co.uk or by visiting our Box Office in person.
GUIDE DOGS
Guide, hearing and all working dogs are welcome here.
SEAT ACCESSIBILITY
Stage 1: Seats are 43 cm wide, 41cm deep, with 46cm between arm rests. The aisleway is 51cm deep from the seat back. Arm rests cannot be removed.
Stage 2: Seats are 40cm wide, 41cm deep. The aisleway is 64cm deep from the seat back. There are no arm rests.
Our seats are rated to British Standards at installation and are guaranteed to hold up to 110kg.
More Information
To discuss any access needs, take a look at our access page or please call our Box Office on 0191 230 5151.