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The British Ambassador's Belly Dancer

Nadira Murray

It's difficult to comment on the talent of an actor when they are playing themselves, telling their own story on stage, but Nadira Murray is a woman with an incredible, unbelievable true story to tell, and you must hear it. She completely manages to transport her audience to her homeland of Uzbekistan, taking them through the story of her life of abuse, poverty and rape, and of her relationship with current husband and ex-British diplomat, Craig Murray. This co-written piece is to be commended for its frankness, and the story is neither embellished nor sentimental. Nadira is a very good storyteller, holding your attention throughout despite very little movement on stage. This Belly Dancer is sexy, charming and tough; go see the documentary of her life on stage.

Gilded Balloon Teviot, 8 - 24 Aug (not 11), 1.30pm (2.40pm), prices vary, fpp 169

tw rating: 4/5

published: Aug-2008

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