Mouawad’s stories—and the tactics he employs to stage them—have always challenged his audiences to look closely at how the personal and the political intersect, though this does not always work out exactly as intended. His is an uncompromising vision, and in the past, the tensions between the moral dilemmas he brings to the stage and the possibilities that society is willing to accept have gotten him into trouble—Mouawad’s shows have faced political debate, censure, and cancellation. It may be one reason why, eight years ago, Wajdi Mouawad decided to leave Canada behind.
from: A Controversial Playwright Takes On the Arab-Israeli Conflict
Eight years ago, Wajdi Mouawad left Canada after his plays faced censure and cancellation.
Now he’s back.
by Dimitri Nasrallah
Updated 14:52, Dec. 1, 2023 | Published 14:26, Aug. 27, 2019
Eight years ago, Wajdi Mouawad left Canada after his plays faced censure and cancellation.
Now he’s back.
by Dimitri Nasrallah
Updated 14:52, Dec. 1, 2023 | Published 14:26, Aug. 27, 2019
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