Sydney Festival and Turtle Key Arts present
The Chosen Haram
Australian Exclusive
Circus, desire and forbidden love.
“Haram” is anything forbidden by Islam. But what if that applies to the very essence of who you are? Based on lead artist Sadiq Ali’s personal experience and candid interviews with members of the LGBTQI+ community who identify as (ex) Muslim, The Chosen Haram deals with themes of sexuality, faith, addiction and connection in a story of two gay men who meet on a dating app.
Expertly and emotively performed on Chinese poles and set to a thumping soundtrack, this unique work of physical theatre is a potent mix of love, drugs and the intricacies of Islam. The highs and lows of their relationship and the barriers to happiness they face are made movingly apparent, in a show whose visual flair matches its technical prowess.
Stacked with physical humour, pain and joy, it’s a love story like no other.
Photo credit: ineptgravity
★★★★★ “Powerful, strong and sensual”The Queer Review
★★★★ “…[The Chosen Haram] elevates a boy meets-boy love story into something dream-like”The Guardian
★★★★ “Beautiful story, beautifully told”The Stage
Producer Turtle Key Arts
Assistant Producer Vee Smith
Lead Artist and Performer Sadiq Ali
Performer Hauk Pattison
Circus Movement Consultant Conor Neall Dramaturgy, Rishi Trikha
Sound Designer Guy Veale
Original Compositions Kester Hynds
Lighting Designer Jamie Heseltine
Costume Cleo McCabe
Technical Stage Manager Chris Gorman
Mentor Al Seed
Supported by Flora Herberich
We are a registered COVID-Safe business with measures in place to make your next Seymour visit safe and enjoyable. Find out more about our safety measures.
| Tue 16 Jan | 7:30pm |
|---|---|
| Wed 17 Jan | 8:45pm |
| Thu 18 Jan | 8:45pm |
| Fri 19 Jan | 8:45pm |
| Sat 20 Jan | 8:45pm |
| Sun 21 Jan | 6:30pm |
65 minutes (no interval). Partial lockout applies, patrons may enter during a suitable break.
| Adult | $59 |
|---|
$6 transaction fee applies.
| Adult | $49 |
|---|---|
| Concession* | $44 |
$6 transaction fee applies.
*Includes Pensioner, Senior, Full-Time Student, Unemployed, Children 16 and Under. Please be prepared to present corresponding ID at your event if requested by our staff. Read more.
| Adult | $39 |
|---|---|
| Concession* | $35 |
$6 transaction fee applies.
*Includes Pensioner, Senior, Full-Time Student, Unemployed, Children 16 and Under. Please be prepared to present corresponding ID at your event if requested by our staff. Read more.
| Adult | $29 |
|---|---|
| Concession* | $24 |
$6 transaction fee applies.
*Includes Pensioner, Senior, Full-Time Student, Unemployed, Children 16 and Under. Please be prepared to present corresponding ID at your event if requested by our staff. Read more.
Recommended for ages 16+. Contains adult themes, sexual scenes, drug use, and strobe lighting.
The only authorised ticket sellers for this event is Seymour Centre and Sydney Festival. If you purchase from an unauthorised seller, you risk that your tickets may be fake or invalid.
| Tue 16 Jan | 7:30pm |
|---|---|
| Wed 17 Jan | 8:45pm |
| Thu 18 Jan | 8:45pm |
| Fri 19 Jan | 8:45pm |
| Sat 20 Jan | 8:45pm |
| Sun 21 Jan | 6:30pm |
65 minutes (no interval). Partial lockout applies, patrons may enter during a suitable break.
| Adult | $59 |
|---|
$6 transaction fee applies.
| Adult | $49 |
|---|---|
| Concession* | $44 |
$6 transaction fee applies.
*Includes Pensioner, Senior, Full-Time Student, Unemployed, Children 16 and Under. Please be prepared to present corresponding ID at your event if requested by our staff. Read more.
| Adult | $39 |
|---|---|
| Concession* | $35 |
$6 transaction fee applies.
*Includes Pensioner, Senior, Full-Time Student, Unemployed, Children 16 and Under. Please be prepared to present corresponding ID at your event if requested by our staff. Read more.
| Adult | $29 |
|---|---|
| Concession* | $24 |
$6 transaction fee applies.
*Includes Pensioner, Senior, Full-Time Student, Unemployed, Children 16 and Under. Please be prepared to present corresponding ID at your event if requested by our staff. Read more.
Recommended for ages 16+. Contains adult themes, sexual scenes, drug use, and strobe lighting.
The only authorised ticket sellers for this event is Seymour Centre and Sydney Festival. If you purchase from an unauthorised seller, you risk that your tickets may be fake or invalid.
Producer Turtle Key Arts
Assistant Producer Vee Smith
Lead Artist and Performer Sadiq Ali
Performer Hauk Pattison
Circus Movement Consultant Conor Neall Dramaturgy, Rishi Trikha
Sound Designer Guy Veale
Original Compositions Kester Hynds
Lighting Designer Jamie Heseltine
Costume Cleo McCabe
Technical Stage Manager Chris Gorman
Mentor Al Seed
Supported by Flora Herberich
We are a registered COVID-Safe business with measures in place to make your next Seymour visit safe and enjoyable. Find out more about our safety measures.
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