Shams by Rumi
Galal and his best friend Husam are a cool, indie, playwright-director duo on the cusp of their big break. But when Galal meets the mysterious and charming Shams, his priorities change, and his life starts to whirl out of control. From High Fives at Zero Theatre (Last Perfect Game, Checked Out, High and Dry) comes a bold new play by Moemen Gaafar (2025 Genesis, ★★★★) which re-imagines the Persian poet Rumi’s relationship with the wandering mystic Shams Tabrizi.
Shams by Rumi is a play about best friends Galal and Husam, a cool, indie, playwright and director duo. They are about to have their big break into success. When Galal meets the mysterious and charming Shams, his priorities and his life starts to change. This show is a romantic comedy, with dancing, poetry, and life lessons along the way.
Playwright: Moemen Gaafar
Director: Moemen
Gaafar
Cast: Brijesh Nagarathinam, Ram Gill,
Fatemeh Jelveh-Garan, Khaled Elbastawisy
Designers: Harjot
Bassi, Skye Grinde
Stage Manager: Maddy Lee
Instagram: @highfivesatzero
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Comedy/Drama
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$20.00 inc $5.00 fees -
14-23 août 2026 -
75 minutes -
01: ATB Westbury Theatre -
Parental Guidance (PG) -
Show Contains: Religious Content, Smoke/Fog, Strobe Lights
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