Baghdad Wedding

Baghdad Wedding is the first play by Hassan Abdulrazzak. It premiered at the Soho Theatre in London, England in 2007, and was directed by Lisa Goldman.[1]

The play touches on the experience of three Expat Iraqis who return to their country after the overthrow of Saddam Hussein.

A recording of this play was broadcast on BBC Radio 3 on January 20, 2008.[2]

The Company B production ran from February 12, 2009, to March 22, 2009, at the Belvoir St Theatre, Sydney.[3]

References

  1. ^ Benedict, David (2007-07-12). "Baghdad Wedding". Variety. Retrieved 2019-10-25.
  2. ^ Henley, Jon (2008-01-19). "The other side of Baghdad". The Guardian. Retrieved 2019-10-25.
  3. ^ Hallett, Bryce (2009-02-13). "Powerful odyssey of love, sex and war". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2019-10-25.

External links

  • Soho Theatre's official Baghdad Wedding page
  • Playtext published by Oberon Modern Plays, 2007
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