Unjust Laughter: Representations of Equity-Deserving Groups in Contemporary Iraqi Comedy
Introduction The ongoing unsettling shift of my identity from a “white” Iraqi back home (in Iraq)...
Read MorePosted by Amir Al-Azraki | 8th Jan 2023 | Essay, Iraq, Theatre and Politics
Introduction The ongoing unsettling shift of my identity from a “white” Iraqi back home (in Iraq)...
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Grand sets, lavish costumes, technical extravaganza, celebrity actors, and pricey tickets —...
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“This,” the Chicago Tribune critic reminds us on the billboard of seemingly every tram stop in...
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