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Thursday, February 19, 2026

In the City of al-Sayyab, Theatre Still Speaks by Amir Al-Azraki

Basra is shaped by louder forces such as oil, politics, and the constant negotiation of visible and invisible censorship. Against these forces, theatre appears fragile. And yet, it speaks. N…

SOURCE: thetheatretimes.com at 11:07AM
Monday, August 4, 2025

Decolonizing Iraqi Theatre: Why We Need to Stop Quoting the West by Amir Al-Azraki

Inherited Voices: A Theatre of Borrowed Authority Recently, I’ve found myself drawn to a popular podcast on YouTube where an Iraqi theatre director interviews artists, writers, and intelle…

SOURCE: thetheatretimes.com at 07:41AM
Tuesday, December 31, 2024

The Beginnings of Theatre in Iraq by Amir Al-Azraki

Theatre in Iraq has some deep roots in ancient Mesopotamia, but its formal development was delayed due to political, economic and social challenges. The early 20th century, characterized by …

SOURCE: thetheatretimes.com at 03:48PM
Saturday, November 9, 2024

Shakespeare In Iraq: An Interview With Dr. Samir Talib by Amir Al-Azraki

Dr. Samir Talib is an Iraqi scholar specializing in Shakespeare and Renaissance studies. He earned his M.A. in Shakespeare and Renaissance Literature from Baghdad University in 2005, followe…

SOURCE: thetheatretimes.com at 01:21PM
Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Representation Of Women In Iraqi Theatre: An Interview With Playwright And Director Dr. Awatif Naeem by Amir Al-Azraki

Awatif Naeem is an award-winning TV and theatre actress, director, playwright, and critic. She previously served as the vice president of the Iraqi Artists Syndicate. She was born in Baghdad…

SOURCE: thetheatretimes.com at 01:05AM
Sunday, January 7, 2024

Shifting the Spotlight: Exploring the Scarcity of Female Voices in Iraqi Theatre by Amir Al-Azraki

Shifting the Spotlight: Exploring the Scarcity of Female Voices in Iraqi Theatre Upon the release of Contemporary Plays from Iraq in 2017, my focus shifted to translating works exclusively w…

SOURCE: thetheatretimes.com at 12:58PM
Saturday, January 7, 2023

Unjust Laughter: Representations of Equity-Deserving Groups in Contemporary Iraqi Comedy by Amir Al-Azraki

Introduction The ongoing unsettling shift of my identity from a “white” Iraqi back home (in Iraq) to a person of color in Canada, where I am surrounded by conversations about and persona…

SOURCE: thetheatretimes.com at 01:49AM
Sunday, June 27, 2021

Ali Al-Zaidi: A Playwright Who Lives Through His Characters by Amir Al-Azraki

Based on a recent phone interview with Al-Zaidi, the most prominent Iraqi playwright. Ali Al-Zaidi is the most celebrated playwright in contemporary Iraqi theatre. His plays have been transl…

SOURCE: thetheatretimes.com at 09:41PM
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