21-22 May, Theatre in Iraq and the Arab gulf states - global dis:connect

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21-22 May, Theatre in Iraq and the Arab gulf states

history, governance and the post-oil vision

Theatre in Iraq and the Arab Gulf has long shaped cultural life, political debate and social change. This workshop explores how theatre developed across the region, how states supported or controlled it, and how artists responded to oil wealth, governance and global influences. Speakers will examine how theatre reflects power, identity and modernisation, as well as how it adapts to post-oil futures. Through historical and contemporary case studies, the event highlights theatre as a space where culture, politics and society intersect. Participants can expect accessible discussions that connect regional theatre history with broader questions about culture, governance and global change.

The workshop will take place over two days, 21st-22nd May, 2026, at the Käte Hamburger Research Centre global dis:connect (gd:c) in Munich and is convened by Hadeel Abdelhameed, Christopher Balme and Viviana Iacob.

Please register here until 12 May 2026.