Shahla Omar

The New Arab Meets: Comedian Omar Badawy to discuss how satire, storytelling and stand-up can challenge stereotypes and bring audiences together

The New Arab speaks to Marena Riyad about 'Majenin', her Palestinian love story that blends comedy and theatre to show a different side of Palestinian life

Play Review: 'Tomorrow Will Be A Palestinian Day’ presents a rare showcase of Palestinian voices, from children to prisoners, on a UK stage

Play Review: From Hull skateparks to a national stage, 'Sisters 360' is a story about sisterhood, stereotypes, and skating against expectations

Play Review: At the Arcola Theatre, 'Iphigenia' turns Euripides' ancient tragedy of sacrifice into a stark reflection of modern-day warfare

Theatre Review: At the Arcola Theatre, 'Safe Haven' transforms a little-known moment of British diplomacy into a quietly devastating account of Kurdish survival

Theatre Review: 'The Horse of Jenin' by Alaa Shehadeh blends comedy, storytelling, and mime to depict life, loss, and resilience in occupied Jenin

The UK premiere of award-winning Bushra El-Turk's contemporary opera at London’s Barbican blends Oum Kalthoum’s music with a story of family, loss and diaspora

Thousands in film and TV have pledged to boycott Israeli cinema over Gaza's genocide. We speak to some signatories about why this boycott matters

The New Arab Meets: Veteran Palestinian journalist, Wael Dahdouh, on reporting as a mission, surviving personal tragedy, and exposing Israel's genocide in Gaza