The Cord: Written and directed by Bijan Sheibani
The Cord conceals weighty themes and offers a well-drawn, carefully considered examination of family dynamics. An absorbing and emotive experience.
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The Cord conceals weighty themes and offers a well-drawn, carefully considered examination of family dynamics. An absorbing and emotive experience.
So many dramatic techniques are thrown in that the production, rather ironically, became less engaging as it went on.
Bijan Sheibani’s production runs at the Dorfman Theatre until 16 March
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