Ibrahim El Husseini
Playwright

Events with this presenter
Headline and Cultural Forums
Fri, 01/25/2013 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm
New Theater from Egypt: COMEDY OF SORROWS by Ibrahim El Husseini
Ibrahim El Husseini
Ibrahim El-Husseini’s Comedy of Sorrows (Commedia Al-Ahzaan), newly translated by Mohammed Albakry and Rebekah Maggor, is one of the first theatrical responses to the Egyptian revolution of January 25th, 2011. Reading to be followed by a discussion of the play, the Egyptian revolution, and Egypt’s prospects for democracy going forward. Read More ››