Written & Directed by Uzma Hameed. Live Movement Director: Rachel Harris, Original Music: Paul Clark, Music Collaborator: Shrikanth Shriram, Set Design: Kate Johnston, Costume Design: Nicholas Immaculate, Lighting Design: Sarah Gilmartin.

London 2001, and two ambitious lawyers, Irfan and Nina, prepare for their wedding day and dream honeymoon. But despite herself, the normally level-headed Nina has become passionately drawn to Irfan's enigmatic cousin who has flown in for the big day. Does he hold the key to the visions that haunt her? Those nightmares in which she and a nameless stranger are running for their lives towards a river of blood. Soon Nina is caught up in a chain of events which began long before she was born and one that is destined to end in tragedy.

This compelling and uniquely visual drama combines the passions of Indian and Spanish cultures using flamenco and Kathak dance, video projection and original music to tell a modern story of a timeless love.

The Big Picture Company

The Big Picture Company is fast becoming known as the UK's most talented ensemble and its innovative , multimedia approach draws on the strengths of the all-female creative team - Uzma Hameed, Rachel Harris and Lisa Mead. The company devised and toured the hit comedy show 'All Things Asian (and Not!)' before presenting A Dark River at the British Festival of Visual Theatre in 1998. This was followed by a highly successful run at the Young Vic in London and a national tour supported by The Arts Council of England. Future plans include a mentoring collaboration with the English Touring Theatre and a residency at the Leicester Haymarket.

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