Mughal Miniatures

by Sonia Sabri Company

Dance, Music/Sound, Puppetry, Theatre

An image of four dancers wearing bright and colourful traditional Indian dress

Mughal Miniatures is a series of vibrant outdoor performance works for all the family, which celebrates and takes inspiration from the exquisite traditional art of Indian and Persian miniature painting. Performers in sumptuous costumes create a captivating living-picture, transporting you back in time to the richness of the Mughal Empire with a surprising contemporary twist.

Mughal Miniatures has been supported by Without Walls and co-commissioned by Applause, Brighton Festival, Certain Blacks and Hat Fair.

The Awakening – Mughal Miniatures: The Awakening is a funny, joyful, and empowering journey of discovery. Join us at the royal court to meet the feisty queen and her attendants but everything is not as it seems; our well-behaved characters have grown tired of their restrictive frames. Watch as they break free and work out where they truly belong!

Animal Paradise – Mughal Miniatures: Animal Paradise explores the relationship between humans and the natural world through expressive dance, evocative puppetry and incredible music.

The Peacock & The Princess – Come and see our proud and majestic peacock and our prim and pretty princess roam through the crowds. Watch them compete for attention from each other and the audience – both are elegant and beautiful so who will manage to outdo the other?

About Sonia Sabri Company

Sonia Sabri Company is the UK’s leading South Asian dance and music company. Established in 2002 and joining the Arts Council’s National Portfolio in 2012, Sonia Sabri Company (SSCo) is led by Artistic Director, Sonia Sabri and Musical Director, Sarvar Sabri. SSCo is a Birmingham Hippodrome associate company and partners with many organisations across the West Midlands. The Company’s work pushes boundaries and collaborates across art forms such as dance, digital, theatre, visual arts, and live music.

An image of a life sized puppet stag with trees in the background.

An image of a group of female dancers with a mosque or temple behind them. They are wearing traditional Indian dress

An image of four South Asian female dancers stood inside a large frame wearing traditional Indian dress

Funding, commissioning and partner credits:

Mughal Miniatures is supported by Without Walls and commissioned by Hat Fair, Certain Blacks and Brighton Festival.

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