'Made in Sydney' selection for Sydney and Adelaide Fringe
NOMINATED BEST OF THEATRE ADELAIDE FRINGE
Director Jessica Fallico
Written and Performed by Almitra Mavalvala
Co Produced by Almitra Mavalvala and Jessica Pietersen Scott
Sitar Musician Sarita Mcharg
Lighting Designer Jasmine Rizk
Venue Migration Museum: Courtyard of Curiosities
Immigration sucks. Especially if you hold a unique passport. Blacklisted is a heartwarming, autobiographical tale of borders and belonging, featuring music inspired by South Asian Classical, jazz, blues and rock. When Almitra was nineteen she made a deal with her Ma, she needed to leave Pakistan to have the future in theatre she always wanted. The two things stopping her—a unique passport... and bloody Canada. In this autobiographical cabaret with all original music, she shares her story of displacement, racial profiling, and visa rejections. Originally written as an angsty hate letter to Canada, the show has evolved into a heartwarming tale of borders and belonging, that is both unique and universally relevant.
"Genuine storytelling... impactful and enjoyable... told with sincerity and a dash of playfulness"
★★★★ ½ (Sam About Town)
"Deeply personal and immersive" (Theatre thoughts Australia)
"A powerful story, this show will stay with me" (Audience member)
(This is a reimagined version of the original production, performed at the Hayes in 2022)
