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Dance Without Movement is a dark and comic play by Sophia Rashid. Commissioned by Peshkar Productions, a group that aims to experiment with young British Asian theatre, it is a one-woman piece focused on Zuleikha, a British Asian woman of Pakistani descent who is in the midst of a cultural divide Directed by Jim Johnson (theatre-maker/musician), the play went through two tours: a 2007 one that was local to Oldham and saw Zuleikha played by Poppy Jhakra Poppy Jhakra, actor, Mandy Actors and a residency at the 2008 Edinburgh Festival Fringe which saw Yamina Peerzada take on the role.

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Dance without movement is a one-woman play where Zuleikha explores her identity. She has reached adulthood and has been a part of many communities up until now. Her Pakistani background and Muslim faith are at odds with her English upbringing. Amidst a sea of confusion Zuleikha must try to unravel her true identity.

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  2. "Dance without Movement - Review - Edinburgh Festival guide | Fest". Archived from the original on 2013-10-01. Retrieved 2014-01-07.
  3. ^ "Writer Sophia showcased at the Fringe". Oldham-chronicle.co.uk. Retrieved 29 March 2018.
  4. "poppy jhakra, actor, Casting Call Pro". 6 May 2007. Archived from the original on 2007-05-06. Retrieved 25 October 2021.

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