A fabulous, queerilicious show featuring Baba Karam legend-king Raj and their friends in the art collective Ful.An antifascist, participatory, queerilicious, dance-filled, and humorous performance presented in numerous cities across Sweden and Europe. A show that celebrates and highlights queerness, and through which Ful explores “folklore” based on the premise that folklore doesn’t have to be polarizing, straight, and white.
The production is also a “by popular demand” project from fans and a standalone spin-off of Fuls’ immensely popular and ever-in-demand 2021 show *Baba Karam – through Jamileh and Khordadian*. After three years of touring with that production, it’s now time for a new stage production set in Fuls’ playful *Baba Karam* universe!
In “Raj’s Antifascist Dance Show Talk Show Show,” you’ll be warmly guided by entertainer Raj and his sidekicks Nasim Aghili and Baba Jam from Ful. Raj has also invited some guests. You won’t want to miss this dance party!
About the character Raj
Raj, one of the most popular characters from the original work, now gets his own show. Raj, portrayed by performer Rani Nair in Ful, is a master of ceremonies, TV host, legendary Bollywood dancer, entertainer, talk show host, and storyteller. He is inspired by his idols, Shahrukh Khan and Ranveer Singh. The character was created through the processes Ful has employed in its recent performing arts projects, where we have observed, explored, and drawn inspiration from freedom movements, dance as protest, and the dance of the diaspora.
About the art collective Ful
Ful’s new performance came at just the right time as a declaration of love for freedom of speech, democracy, and solidarity during a polarizing and hate-fueled election season. Since 2014, Ful has been creating election-themed performances that celebrate community and freedom in an increasingly fascist era. With Raj’s show, Ful aims to celebrate and highlight queerness through a populist approach rooted in playfulness and equality rather than nationalist, heteronormative, and transphobic ideologies.
