“From Lust to Loyalty” is a fresh, romantic, retelling of Nezami Ganjavi’s epic love story, Khosrow and Shirin. Created by Banafsheh Taherian, this captivating 90-minute one-woman show transforms the 6500-stanza ancient Persian epic poet into a modern romantic comedy.
Glenn Sumi
Toronto-based journalist and critic
“An endlessly watchable performer… a charismatic actress who suggests lots with her expressive eyes and gritty, world-weary voice.”
Banafsheh is the creator and host of Chai with Banafsheh, a podcast that has garnered over 4 million streams worldwide. Through vivid narration and thoughtful commentary, she breathes new life into ancient Persian stories infusing them with humor, depth, and a contemporary sensibility that resonates across generations.
Migration is the journey through Attar's Seven Valleys: some turn back early, some wander forever in the Valley of Wonder, and some pass through all seven.
Nezami Ganjavi
A part of From Lust to Loyalty, this timeless tale of Shirin’s determination was performed in Toronto by one actor in 90 minutes.
Writer & Narrator: #BanafshehTaherian Tirgan Nowruz Festival #Toronto
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