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Abdullah Alkafri

ABDULLAH ALKAFRI  (1982 - )

 Nationality:    Syrian
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abdullah alkafri is a playwright, theatre critic, dramaturge and cultural manager. He is a founding member of ETIJaHaT-Independent Culture, an independent institution formed by a number of Syrian cultural activists to stimulate the growth of independent culture in Syria. He participated in the 16th international residency for young playwrights with the Royal Court Theatre. abdullah was awarded first place in the 19th Mohammad Teymour Competition for Theatrical Creativity for the text Damascus-aleppo which was also shortlisted as a finalist in the BBC competition for best translated work in 2008. His other plays include Mrs. Ghada's Threshold for Pain, Colorful Noise, Visitor's Permit, and Half a Gram of Pink Meat. He is a 2004 graduate of the High Institute of Dramatic arts in Syria.

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below is a list of Abdullah Alkafri's plays - click on a Play Title for more information

 Colorful Noise         Damascus-Aleppo         Half A Gram Of Pink Meat         Mrs. Ghada's Threshold For Pain         Visitor's Permit

Colorful Noise

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Damascus-Aleppo

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Ayman is a 55 year old psychiatrist. His homosexual son has disappeared and as a result his home life is falling apart. Then Ayman starts counselling the man who he believes was having a relationship with his son. An exploration of homosexuality, the family and the corrosive facades of middle class Damascene life

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a Play, a Pint and a Pie

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National Theatre of Scotland in association with Oran Mor, presented by the Traverse.

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alfaraby publish house 2009   978-9953-71-601-5

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Romantic/ Relationship Themes - - Gay, one act

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Half A Gram Of Pink Meat

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Mrs. Ghada's Threshold For Pain

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Visitor's Permit

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