POLYMORPHER

A woman births an egg. From the egg emerges a mythical shadow bird, which transforms into three sisters.  

Guided spiritually by The Elder who walks between worlds, the sisters challenge the monsters that shadow women's lives: those inherited, those imposed, and those that grow in the dark spaces of doubt. 

Blending ritual, shadow theatre, storytelling, and dance, this 40-minute performance explores femininity as a continual process of becoming. At its heart is the Polymorpher - a fabulated figure that embodies the many selves a woman inhabits throughout her life as she moves through cycles of transformation.  

Playful, tender, and unruly, the work invites audiences into a world where shadows reveal hidden truths, stories become potions, and transformation becomes an act of power.  

Written and performed by Reema Assaf, Shereen Saif and Suyoung Chun 

Music composer: Yodashe 

Photography (poster) and video: Begum Erdogan 

Poster Design: Suyoung Chun 

*A complimentary, plant-based non-alcoholic drink will be offered at the end of the show. Please check the displayed ingredient list for any personal dietary needs or allergies.