ALI AND NINO
'Ali and
Nino' is a stripped down, line of action version of the highly regarded
novel by Kurban Said that has been published in 27 languages (including
Braille).
'Ali and Nino' highlights the intense romance
between Ali Khan Shirvanshir, a young Muslim patriot from Azerbaijan,
and Nino Kapinini, a bright, witty Christian girl from Georgia. Taking
place between 1917 and 1920 in Baku, the oil rich capital of Azerbaijan,
the play, like the novel, is highly prophetic of the current turmoil and
violence in the near East. A Romeo and Juliet story, with an underlying
message of tolerance, the stage adaptation uses haunting Azeri Baliban
music, dance, puppetry, mime and suggestive sound and visual effects to
heighten its theatrical effect. 'Ali and Nino' is timely in more ways
than one.
Ned Bobkoff is a US playwright, director, teacher
and actor. Check out his satirical plays: 'The Madness Of The
American Sentry' (where the Statue of Liberty jumps off her pedestal into New
York
harbour for a 'career' change) and 'The Natural Membrane Of The Lamb' (where
a down-to-Earth Angel runs off with the wife of the leader of the Good Lord's
Coalition). 'The Man At The Piano Is Not Here' is a dramatic monologue and
concert play highlighting the life of Clara Schumann. 'Piano' has been
staged in the US, Germany, Austria (Vienna) and inside Manchester Cathedral.
More
details regarding 'Ali And Nino' can be obtained by contacting
Ned Bobkoff.
'Ali And Nino'
by Kurban Said. Stage Adaptation by Ned Bobkoff.
