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Rasa with Oxfordshire Theatre Company Presents

Handful Of Henna

Written by Rani Moorthy, directed by Karen Simpson

Being dragged by her mother back to the family village thousands of miles away is no fun for 13-year-old Nasreen. In the monsoon rain, surrounded by wagging tongues of relatives and not being able to text friends, the mystical power of henna leads to unexpected events.

Based on real stories from Muslim women this is an evocative and enchanting story of homecoming, adventure, fear and joy for a girl and her mother. Four actresses create a bustling, colourful world bursting with music, dance and family celebration!

"Nostalgic, extremely moving and also unexpectedly funny, Handful of Henna is one of those rare plays that reaches out beyond the stage."
John Highfield, Sheffield Star/The Stage

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20 May 8:00PM
Appleby Magna, Sir John Moore Foundation DE12 7AH
01530 273629
21 May 8:00PM
Countesthorpe, St Andrew's Church LE8 5QX
0116 277 6259/1570