The Tragedy of the Death of Navand

Play Introduction: "The Tragedy of the Death of Navand"
Title: The Tragedy of the Death of Navand
Writer: Reza Taheri Bashar
Genre: Historical Tragedy – Political Drama – Epic
Time and Place: Ancient Iran, during the Parthian or Sassanian Empire
Format: Two-Act Play
Estimated Runtime: 120–150 minutes
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Part One: About the Play
"The Tragedy of the Death of Navand" is a historical-tragic play set in the mysterious and majestic world of ancient Iran. The story portrays the collapse of a royal dynasty—a collapse caused not by external enemies, but from within the court itself, by the hands of those closest to the throne.
Navand, the Crown Princess and Commander of the Iranian army, returns to the capital after a year of brutal and bloody war with the Romans—defeated, wounded, and broken. Once the bearer of the royal banner on the battlefield, she now stands before her people with a wounded body and a tormented soul. But what awaits her in the capital is far more deadly than any war.
The Queen, Navand's mother, struggles to preserve the crown through political cunning and deception. As the wife of a dying king, she enters a dangerous political game with General Gracchus, the young and ruthless Roman commander. In this game, every mistake is fatal, and every promise may turn into a great betrayal. The Queen, through secret promises and seduction, has persuaded Gracchus to delay his attack on Iran—but the price of this game is the trust of her children and the destiny of her country.
Atbin, Navand's brother, lurks in the shadows, waiting for an opportunity to seize power. Crushed for years under the shadow of his elder sister, he now seeks revenge and the crown through conspiracy and intrigue. Atbin spreads rumors, recruits spies and the rabble, and waits for the perfect moment to strike.
Meanwhile, the dying King lies on his deathbed, watching the collapse of his dynasty, powerless to stop it. Once the most powerful man in Iran, he now witnesses the destruction of everything he built, torn between love for his wife and loyalty to tradition.

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Part Seven: Suitable for
•    International Theatre Festivals
•    Professional and art-house theatre groups
•    Theatre directors interested in classical and historical tragedies
•    Universities and centres for theatre and dramatic literature studies