The comedic production 'The Murder of Mr. Haversham' will once again appear on the stage of Tehran for its fourth showing. This play was created by Sajjad Afsharian and directed by Faraz Golami.
The comedic production 'The Murder of Mr. Haversham' will once again appear on the stage of Tehran for its fourth showing. This play was created by Sajjad Afsharian and directed by Faraz Golami.
The premiere of the fourth performance is scheduled for August 26th at the Shahrazad Theater Hall. The play, translated into Persian by Shahab Nezamdoost, has previously been shown three times at the Labkhand Theater Complex, Malek Theater, and Iranshahr Theater.
The cast includes Ahmad Samimi, Iman Nazifi, Amin Zare, Ali Chaychi, Golnush Gahremani, Erfan Ranjbar, Maryam Basirifar, Mohammad Omidi, Shayan Heidari, Shakiba Elkaei, and Sogol Zare.
The production has established itself as a popular example of modern comedy theater in Tehran, combining the traditions of classic detective drama with physical comedy and a series of increasingly absurd situations.
The original title of the work is 'The Play That Goes Wrong,' written by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Seyer, and Henry Shields from the Mischief Theatre Company. Created in 2012, this farce detective story is a play within a play. The action centers around the Cornley Drama Society, which is staging a 1920s detective play titled 'Murder at Haversham Manor,' but as the title suggests, everything that can go wrong does go wrong.
The hapless actors struggle with every difficulty to reach the final curtain call, leading to comical consequences. Even before the show begins, the audience watches the backstage crew trying to fix the last glitches in the set design, including repairing a broken fireplace portal and searching for a lost dog.
During the performance itself, numerous catastrophes occur on stage: doors jam, props fall from the walls, and floors collapse. Actors make mistakes, forget lines, miss cues, break character, mispronounce words, step on toes, hide in floor clocks, lose consciousness, and are thrown off stage.
Golami's production relies on situational comedy and meticulously crafted acting, transforming the detective story into a live theatrical comedy. The humor arises not from the murder itself, but from the characters' reactions to the investigation and the mounting confusion surrounding the case.
The return of the play to the stage was made possible by the positive response from the audience to previous performances. The combination of mystery, comedy, and ensemble acting allowed the production to move between various venues while maintaining the original cast and creative team.
'The Play That Goes Wrong' won the 'Best New Play' award at the Broadway World UK Award and the Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Comedy in 2015. This work has been translated and staged in over 30 countries, including China, Spain, Greece, France, Italy, Brazil, Germany, Mexico, Argentina, Turkey, and Russia.
Mischief Theatre is a British theatre troupe founded in 2008 by a group of students from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art in West London, and is led by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Seyer, and Henry Shields. Initially, the group performed improvisational comedy shows, but by 2012, they expanded their activities to include comedic theatrical productions featuring choreography, jokes, and stunts.
The company is best known for its comedic performances as the fictional theatre troupe, the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society, which stages amateur plays that go wrong. In addition to 'The Play That Goes Wrong,' the company has produced other works, including the TV series 'The Goes Wrong Show.' Many of the company's productions have been shown in London's West End, as well as in theaters across the United Kingdom, North America, and Europe.
The Persian translation of Genevieve Mackenzie's book 'The Secret of Shenzhen Nongke Orchid' has arrived in the Iranian book market. According to the publication Mehr, the book was published by Soroush Publications and consists of 104 pages, with the translation done by Zeinab Naderi.
The plot of the book tells the story of a boy named Nikolai who really wants to make friends, despite his attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) creating obstacles to forming friendships. However, Nikolai excels in mixed martial arts (MMA) and has one friend—Sara. Sara acts as a friendship coach, helping to find a thief who stole an orchid. Nikolai uses his MMA skills under ADHD conditions and, together with Sara, successfully unravels the mystery and establishes new friendships.
Genevieve Mackenzie holds a doctoral degree in developmental psychology and education from the Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development (AP&HD) at the University of Toronto's Institute for Educational Research. Her dissertation focused on ADHD and reading comprehension in adolescents, but she has also published articles concerning abnormal, educational, developmental, and cognitive psychology. Furthermore, she is the author of another children's book titled 'Decoding the Code.'
ADHD is defined as a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by excessive and pervasive symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, and emotional dysregulation that impair functioning across various domains and are inappropriate for the individual's age. ADHD symptoms arise due to executive dysfunction.
Impairments caused by deficits in self-regulation, such as time management, cognitive inhibition, task initiation, and attention maintenance, can manifest as poor professional performance, relationship difficulties, and numerous health risks, collectively leading to a reduced quality of life and shortened lifespan. This condition is also associated with other mental and non-psychiatric disorders that may cause additional impairments.
The precise causes of ADHD remain unknown in most individual cases. Meta-analyses indicate that this disorder is predominantly genetic, with a heritability rate of 70% to 80%, while risk factors are highly cumulative. Environmental risks are not linked to social or family factors; they exert their influence very early in life, during intrauterine development or the early postnatal period. Nevertheless, in rare cases, ADHD can be caused by a single event, including traumatic brain injury, exposure to hazardous substances during pregnancy, or a major genetic mutation. Since it is a neurodevelopmental disorder, there is no biologically distinct ADHD that emerges in adulthood, except in cases where ADHD develops following a traumatic brain injury.
A meeting took place between Hassan Safarkhani, the cultural attaché of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Uzbekistan, and Professor Akmal Nuriddinov, President of the Academy of Arts of Uzbekistan. The parties discussed the possibility of deepening joint interaction between the art institutions of the two countries.
The session was held at the Academy's premises and aimed to strengthen and develop cultural and artistic ties between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Uzbekistan, according to ILNA. During the meeting, Nuriddinov emphasized the significant potential of the Academy of Arts of Uzbekistan and the Academy of Arts of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
He stated that developing institutional partnership, holding both in-person and virtual exhibitions, specialized and scientific gatherings, implementing research projects, and creating conditions for direct communication between artists and art administrators from both countries could contribute to a deeper understanding of the real potential of Iran and Uzbekistan in the fields of fine arts, crafts, and other forms of art.
Referring to the historical and civilizational heritage of Iran and its prominent position in various artistic fields—including painting, calligraphy, architecture, and music—Nuriddinov noted the achievements of contemporary Iranian art and saw the growing opportunities in Uzbek art as a basis for expanding bilateral cooperation.
Highlighting the policy of the Government of Uzbekistan to expand cultural ties with various states, especially neighboring ones, he assessed cooperation with artists and art institutions of the Islamic Republic of Iran as an important chance for the growth and prosperity of art in both countries. He expressed hope to visit Iran soon to meet and discuss matters personally with the country's artists and art administrators while visiting art centers and collections.
For his part, Safarkhani referenced the online exhibition of Nuriddinov's works on the website of the Iranian Academy of Arts, which took place last month, calling it a turning point in the process of initiating and deepening artistic cooperation. He also proposed organizing a virtual exhibition of the works of two or three renowned artists represented by the Iranian Academy of Arts in Uzbekistan.
This proposal was approved by the President of the Academy of Arts of Uzbekistan. It was decided that the details of the artists and the selection of their works would be provided to the Academy shortly so that necessary measures could be taken to hold a virtual exhibition of Iranian artists.
In another part of the meeting, the Iranian cultural attaché in Uzbekistan focused on the necessity of developing and signing a memorandum of understanding for cooperation between the Academy of Arts of Uzbekistan and the Iranian Academy of Arts. He listed proposed areas of cooperation, which include joint exhibitions, scientific and cultural events, research projects and programs, providing training opportunities, educational interaction, participation in regional and international art events, and other areas of mutual interest.
As a result, it was decided that the draft memorandum of understanding would be prepared by the Iranian side and submitted to the President of the Academy of Arts of Uzbekistan. After review, amendments, and consideration of the Uzbek side's comments, the final text would be ready for signing by the heads of the two institutions.
At the conclusion of the meeting, both sides, emphasizing the deep historical, civilizational, and cultural commonalities between Iran and Uzbekistan, deemed the expansion of exchanges among artists, professors, researchers, and cultural and art administrators of both countries a fundamental necessity for deepening bilateral relations. Special attention was also paid to maintaining the connection between the Academy of Arts of Uzbekistan and the Iranian Academy of Arts and transforming existing opportunities into operational and joint programs.
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