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  • Review of ‘Under The Shadow’: “Nightmarish play almost became a dream of a show”

    Review of ‘Under The Shadow’: “Nightmarish play almost became a dream of a show”

    I’ll admit it — I screamed at the end of Act One. Not at the top of my lungs, but it was fairly close. In my defence, everyone else did. And people’s jumps could probably be heard from a mile away. It was a brilliant first half. Superb structure, flawless pacing, and a masterful way…

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    15 June, 2026
    English contents, Reviews
    almeida theatre, Bijan Daneshmand, homeini, iran, iran war, Leila Farzad, Mona Goodwin, Nadia Albina, nicholas karimi, Rachid Sabitri, Souad Faress, teheran, under the shadow, under the shadow almeida, under the shadow review
  • Bijan Daneshmand talks upcoming stage adaptation of ‘Under The Shadow’: “It is the politics that messes everything up”

    Bijan Daneshmand talks upcoming stage adaptation of ‘Under The Shadow’: “It is the politics that messes everything up”

    Following his rendition in the original film, the actor reunites with Babak Anvari’s critically acclaimed story in the world premiere of its stage adaptation. Guillermo Nazara chats with the performer to learn all the details about this new version and its resonance with the current international political climate. How does it feel to take part…

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    23 May, 2026
    English contents, Interviews
    almeida theatre, Bijan Daneshmand, homeini, horror play, iran war, psychological horror, tehran war, under the shadow

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