11 – 13 November, 2009

TARA are taking a new angel on the classic tale from The Arabian Nights, this vibrant version of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves is performed by TARA’s young people’s theatre group, ArtsBeat. The production will take place between 11 and 13 November

A cautionary tale of greed, the perfect play to be set against the backdrop of the recession and since this is an up to date story, don’t be surprised when 36 thieves have been struck by swine flu! As if that wasn’t enough mayhem to convince you, would violence, butchery, ghosts and a love story do the trick?

Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves is performed in the style of Commedia dell’Arte a comedic Italian theatre form, which uses masks and physical theatre to depict a set of traditional character types. Belly Dancing and Arabic singing are also thrown into the mix, to provide the audience with a sensory extravaganza and an unbeatable night out.

Arts Beat, TARA’s young people’s theatre group has gone from strength to strength since it’s creation in 2007. Arts Beat has produced imaginative reduced Shakespeare productions of Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Nights Dream, Macbeth and Twelfth Night which were all performed at TARA Studio. Last year Arts Beat also performed in front of thousands of people in Trafalgar square for the Beijing Olympics Torch Relay.

This project was funded by Wandsworth Council and Ideas Tap, which supports young artists aged between 16 and 25.

Wed to Fri 7.30pm
Booking: 020 8333 4457 / www.tara-arts.com
Venue: TARA Studio, 356 Garratt Lane, London SW18 4ES