Mughal Miniatures

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Mughal Miniatures is a vibrant outdoor performance for all the family, which celebrates and takes inspiration from the exquisite traditional art of Indian and Persian miniature painting. Performers in sumptuous costumes create a captivating living-picture, transporting you back in time to the richness of the Mughal Empire with a surprising contemporary twist.

Scene 1: The Awakening

The Awakening is a funny, joyful, and empowering journey of discovery complete with incredible dancing and a brilliant original soundtrack. Join us at the royal court to meet the feisty queen and her attendants but everything is not as it seems; our well-behaved characters have grown tired of their restrictive frames. Watch as they break free and work out where they truly belong!

“Such a joyful performance. Made me chuckle and smile at times.” Audience member, Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery

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Scene 2: Animal Paradise

Join us in the palace gardens where proud peacocks strut, cheeky gazelles play, princesses dance in the monsoon rains. But the tranquillity of the gardens is shattered as fearsome hunters spot their prey. Will harmony and balance be restored? Mughal Miniatures: Animal Paradise explores the relationship between humans and the natural world through expressive dance, evocative puppetry and incredible music.

“It was stunningly good. Really interesting idea based on miniatures. I haven’t seen anything quite like this before. It was a really quality performance.” Audience member, Brighton Festival

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Mughal Miniatures: The Peacock & The Princess

Come and see our majestic peacock and prim princess roam through the crowd. Our bold and inquisitive peacock loves to explore, the princess loves to dance, and you are invited to join them. If you’re very lucky, you’ll get to see the peacock and the princess dance together!

“It was such a colourful and majestic performance! My girls were entranced the whole way through! The peacock was stunning! Thank you for a beautiful production.” Audience Member

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Mughal Miniatures: The Elephant & The Drummer

Join Elnaz the Elephant and Dholli the Drummer on their individual journeys of self-discovery, as they explore themes of perception and body positivity. Watch as our dynamic duo are brought together by their shared love of dance and music. This is a vibrant and interactive performance for all the family. 

"The Elephant & the Drummer is a fantastic interactive kids show which had primary school children entertained from start to finish. The colourful mask and costumes are a highlight of the piece, along with the engaging storyline.'” The Place

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The Elephant & The Drummer walkabout

Elnaz the Elephant and Dholli the Drummer are the best of friends and absolutely love music and dance. When Dholli starts playing, Elnaz can’t stop herself from dancing along! Our dynamic duo has some awesome dance moves and incredible beats to share with you, so come and join the party! Why not share a funky step or a bouncy beat and see if Elnaz and Dholli can pick it up? With live music and beautiful costumes Elnaz and Dholli lift the spirits of everyone they meet!

"It was absolutely wonderful. The costumes, the rhythm and the interaction with the audience and the little ones!'” Audience member, Coram's Fields

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For programming enquiries, please contact our Producer

Claire Birch - ClaireEmail

Funded by

Arts Council England, Creative City, Birmingham City Council, Applause, Brighton Festival, Certain Blacks, Hat Fair
and Creative Estuary


Supported by

Withour Walls, Birmingham Hippodrome, FABRIC and Birmingham Botanical Gardens