Saria Callas

Saria Callas is a bold multimedia play about aspiring to be a singer while growing up in a place where it is forbidden for women to sing.

Already a bottle of red in, Saria reminisces about her experiences of childhood to

womanhood. We revisit Tehran, the schoolbus parties, the wannabe prayer-caller and the secret acts of rebellion at the all-girls’ school.

'Did I get used to oppression, or is music my way of fighting?' 

Now Saria stands at a crossroads with her child. How does a woman who has experienced firsthand repression of her body and voice react as her child struggles with their own gender identity? This sexy, camp, pop-filled play highlights an often unheard perspective of the supportive parent, unpacking the intersectional grey area of what life is like for women.

Saria Callas was commissioned by Camden People's Theatre's Starting Blocks and was originally co-presented with A Play, A Pie and A Pint. Devised with support from Oxford Playhouse as part of EVOLVE and public funding from the National Lottery through Arts Council England.

"A haunting reminder of freedoms denied - and the fight still unfinished."

★★★★★ My Goddess Complex 

“Amini holds the space with total command. With absolute heart and soul, this is storytelling that’s bold, raw, and unforgettable”.

★★★★ All that Dazzles

“Sara Amini is delightful in a production that’s as much rebellion as entertainment” ★★★★  Please Mind the Blog

"Seriously funny delivery. Amini is a first-class performer!"

★★★★ - London Theatre1

"Beautifully empowering, with a generation defining story"

★★★★ - Binge Fringe

"Sara Amini is delightful in a production that is as much entertainment as it is rebellion."

★★★★- Mind The Blog

“Saria Callas is a warm, cheeky, moving ode to being yourself."

★★★★ - Lothian Life

"A captivating exploration of womanhood and freedom."

★★★★ - The Student

"Perfectly timed! This is what theatre is all about."

★★★★ - Theatre with Nee