Iranian director's unique take on Les Miserables

TEHERAN, Iran - Iranian theater director Hossein Parsaee calls Victor Hugo's classic a "masterpiece without borders" but his groundbreaking production of Les Miserables that has hit the stage in Teheran has a few unique twists.

For a start, none of the actresses are allowed to reveal their own hair, and in case their wigs look too natural, the poster advertising the show carries a bright red notice underscoring that their locks are fake.

Nor do the actors and actresses touch hands, or have any other physical contact throughout the musical.