A new immersive theatrical experience will be performed in a car park in Bradford and Manchester this autumn.
'Peaceophobia' is a response to rising Islamophobia around the world.
Part car-meet part-theatre, the show explores how you find peace in a world that tells you who you are. Growing up in the shadow of the Bradford Riots, 9/11 and police harassment, cars and faith are a sanctuary, an escape, an expression for three Muslim Pakistani men. Ali, Sohail and Casper are taking control of the narratives around their religion, their city, and their cars.
Staged in a car park with a Supra, a Golf and a classic Nova, Peaceophobia brings together cars and theatre with cinematic lighting and an original electronic sound score.
The production was conceived by members of the collective Speakers’ Corner, a group of women and teenage girls who wanted to tell the story of young Muslim men and their experiences of Islamophobia.
Working with theatre company Common Wealth and writer Zia Ahmed and the Bradford Modified Club they have created an uncompromising, and thrilling theatrical experience.
Iram Rehman, Speakers Corner said: “Islamophobia exists as much today as it ever has before, injustices are occurring every day both in the UK and globally. Peaceophobia began as a campaign two years ago to promote that Islam comes from Peace and it is a personal project to us as co-creators and proud young Muslim women. We are part of a movement of young people who are using their voices to make a positive change and promote peace instead of being silenced.”
(Pictures: © Karol Wyszynski)
Mo Ali Yunis, Performer said: “Bradford Modified Club promotes cars, culture and family - our cars are a piece of art and we’re passionate about challenging preconceptions. We’re coming together with Common Wealth to make a show which tackles Islamaphobia and celebrates the importance of car culture. We can’t wait for the audience to feel it with us.”
Peaceophobia is supported by Bradford 2025, Blueprint: Without Walls R&D Investment Fund, Co-Creating Change, Arts Council England, Paul Hamlyn Foundation, Pears Foundation and Fenton Arts.
BRADFORD BOX OFFICE INFORMATION
Oastler Market Car Park, Bradford City Centre
£10 full price, £5 concession
Friday 10th September 8.30pm
Saturday 11th September 6pm & 8.30pm
Sunday 12th September 8.30pm
Tuesday 14th September 8.30pm (BSL performance)
Wednesday 15th September 8.30pm
Thursday 16th September 8.30pm
Friday 17th September 6pm & 8.30pm
Saturday 18th September 8.30pm
CONTACT THEATRE MANCHESTER
Click here to book online or call the box office phone line 0161 274 0600
Tickets £15 full price/£10 Under-35s/£5 Concessions.
Wednesday 29th September 8.30pm
Thursday 30th September 8.30pm
Friday 1st October 6pm & 8.30pm
Saturday 2nd October 6pm & 8.30pm
60 minutes, no interval
Recommended 12+ due to mild swearing
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