Théâtre la Seizième presents ZÉRO, a playful and profound solo by Mani Soleymanlou
The Iranian-born artist explores identity in the work that travels between comedy and drama
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Théâtre la Seizième is delighted to present ZÉRO from February 9 to 12 at the Scotiabank Dance Centre.
ZÉRO is an autobiographical solo written, directed, and performed by Iranian-born artist Mani Soleymanlou.
Alone on stage, Soleymanlou tries to get back to his own beginnings, to the origins of his creative work. It all started when his father called to tell him about that night, years earlier, when he was taken by the Revolutionary Guards. This is the first step on the path Mani traces for us with his story. A story spanning three generations, from father to son; from Iran to Canada, from exile to adopted country.
Following his series of works from Un to Neuf, the writer and performer returns to ZÉRO, or “sefr” in Arabic and Farsi. To the great void. In this profound monologue, he dissects the many facets of his identity and asks himself: are we what we’ve inherited or what we will pass on? An uninhibited and powerful show, that playfully questions coexistence, and resonates strongly with our time.
In accordance with provincial public health measures, the seating capacity for the show will be limited to 50 percent.
For more information, see Théâtre la Seizième.
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