Under the Shadow
Based on the film by Babak Anvari, Adapted by Carmen Nasr, Directed by Nadia Latif
Event details
Tue 2 Jun – Sat 4 Jul 2026
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They travel on the wind, just like that missile, and they only land once they find someone to possess.
When Shideh’s husband is conscripted to serve on the frontline, she is left alone with her young daughter as Tehran is bombed. The missile strikes bring terror and destruction and something more ancient and malevolent carried on the wind.
Nadia Latif (Fairview; Marys Seacole) directs Leila Farzad (I Hate Suzie; Kaos) in Carmen Nasr’s (The Maladies; The Climbers) eerie adaptation of Babak Anvari’s BAFTA-winning horror film. Set amid the 1980s Iran-Iraq War, Under the Shadow explores the boundary between the rational and the irrational, and the question of whether to leave or stay.
Praise for the original film:
★★★★★ “A ghostly Iranian gem” The Observer
“A gripping thriller about a mother and daughter under supernatural siege” The Hollywood Reporter
Evenings 7.30pm
Matinees 2pm
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Cast & Creatives
Further casting to be announced.
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Cast
Leila Farzad
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Creatives
Babak Anvari
Original Film
Carmen Nasr
Adapter
Nadia Latif
Director
Access Performances
Audio Described Sat 27 Jun, 2pm (Touch Tour 12pm)
Captioned Fri 19 Jun, 7.30pm
Relaxed Environment Wed 24 Jun, 2pm & 7.30pm
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Concessions
All concession tickets are limited and subject to availability. Proof of eligibility is required. Concessions in the final week of performances are only valid on access performances or for Deaf and disabled bookings. More info
Deaf and disabled patrons and a companion can buy discounted tickets by calling the Box Office on 020 7359 4404 or email boxoffice@almeida.co.uk.
£5 tickets will be available to those aged 25 and under for performances from Tue 2 Jun – Mon 8 Jun. Enter code 25UNDER when selecting your seats. £5 Tickets go on sale Tue 19 May at 5pm. More info
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A limited number of discounted tickets are available for school bookings. These range from £15 (restricted view) to £35 on Mon, Tue and Wed performances only, excluding the final week. For more information or to book, please call the Box Office on 020 7359 4404 or email boxoffice@almeida.co.uk
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Talks & Events
Talkback
After Thu 11 and Thu 25 Jun performances.
A post-show talk with members of the company. Free to same-day ticket holders.
Almeida For Free
Thu 18 Jun 7.30pm
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Production Supporters
Under the Shadow is generously supported by Dianne Roberts.
