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The Bard & The Rawi, a digital magazine showcasing the incredible work of Arab creatives and institutions shaping art, literature and culture in the UK and the MENA- SWANA region.

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The Bard & The Rawi Magazine @thebardandrawi.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

If you could ask the #ArabHall one question, what would it be? The Arab Hall: Past & Present exhibition at #LeightonHouse is nearing its end, but the stories remain. Meet the #Arabartists who reclaimed its #Victorian narrative & the historian who uncovered its secrets. Explore the series 👇

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The Bard & The Rawi | In-depth stories from Arab & British creatives shaping the UK and MENA-SWANA cross-cultural dialogue. | Spotlight Leighton House & The Arab Hall

In the Bard & The Rawi Spotlight Good Chance Theatre and Elias Matar. A Palestinian director and playwright known for his impactful storytelling that reflects his heritage. He founded Ibillin …

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The Bard & The Rawi Magazine @thebardandrawi.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

What's the best advice you've received about sustaining an artistic practice? Lebanese artist Ramzi Mallat shares practical wisdom on rejection, practice, and why Arab institutions need Arab staff in positions of power. #LebaneseArtist #ArtistAdvice #AdviceForArtists #ContemporaryArt #ArabArtists

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The Bard & The Rawi | In-depth stories from Arab & British creatives shaping the UK and MENA-SWANA cross-cultural dialogue. | Ramzi Mallat: On Crafting Authenticity, & Presenting One’s Truth

Ramzi Mallat emphasises the need for a consolidated archive of Arab art and discusses the distinction between an artist’s personal practice and civic responsibility. He advises young artists …

The Bard & The Rawi Magazine @thebardandrawi.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

"Just make your film. Don't wait for permission." Award-winning Syrian filmmaker Soudade Kaadan shares practical advice for independent filmmakers, on resources, story development, pitching, and persistence. "It's a marathon. Take your time and just keep going." #SoudadeKaadan #Filmmaking

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The Bard & The Rawi | In-depth stories from Arab & British creatives shaping the UK and MENA-SWANA cross-cultural dialogue. | Soudade Kaadan Practical Wisdom from an Independent Filmmaker

Soudade Kaadan offers aspiring filmmakers practical advice in a recent Q&A, emphasising the importance of creating films independently and harnessing creativity despite limited resources. She …

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The Bard & The Rawi Magazine @thebardandrawi.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

📚The #ArabHall 's mystery, unpacked. Dr Melanie Gibson's research explores #LeightonHouse – a #Victorianartist's home with Damascene tiles & complex colonial history. "The more I looked, the more I questioned how it was put together." 📖 🔊 Read or Listen to the full interview #TheBardAndTheRawi

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The Bard & The Rawi | In-depth stories from Arab & British creatives shaping the UK and MENA-SWANA cross-cultural dialogue. | The Arab Hall and the Weight of History: An Interview with Dr Melanie Gib...

Dr Melanie Gibson’s book, The Arab Hall: Frederic Leighton, Traveller and Collector, explores the complexities surrounding the Arab Hall at Leighton House. It investigates the intersection of…

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The Bard & The Rawi Magazine @thebardandrawi.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The #ArabHall – with Damascene tiles & Islamic patterns – is London's hidden treasure. 📖 🔊 Read or Listen to how Frederic #Leighton (1830–1896), #Victorianartist and President of the Royal Academy, transformed his house into art. #TheBardAndTheRawi

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The Bard & The Rawi | In-depth stories from Arab & British creatives shaping the UK and MENA-SWANA cross-cultural dialogue. | Bridging Worlds in Tile and Paint – The Arab Influence on Leighton House

Frederic Leighton transformed his house-studio into a unique artistic space, merging home and creativity. The Arab Hall, containing his diverse collection from travels, exemplifies this. Today, it …

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The Bard & The Rawi Magazine @thebardandrawi.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

How do we honour the beauty of historical spaces like the Arab Hall while critically engaging with their colonial context? #LeightonHouse Read or Listen to the full Spotlight series in the Bard & The Rawi thebardandtherawi.com/spotlight-le... . 📣 Follow Us And Subscribe To the Dialogue #ArabHall

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The Bard & The Rawi Magazine @thebardandrawi.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

🎨 #RamziMallat 's #ArabHall installation "reshuffled power dynamics" through 7,500 ceramic discs. His work blends memory, identity & resistance – from guerrilla coffee projects to a Beirut memorial. "I produced this work so the space could speak." #RamziMallat #LebaneseArtist

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The Bard & The Rawi | In-depth stories from Arab & British creatives shaping the UK and MENA-SWANA cross-cultural dialogue. | Atlas of An Entangled Gaze: A Conversation with Ramzi Mallat

Atlas of An Entangled Gaze: A Conversation with Ramzi Mallat , a Lebanese artist blending contemporary practices with cultural heritage. His experiences, from childhood creativity to creating memor…

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The Bard & The Rawi Magazine @thebardandrawi.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

🎬 "I felt emotional recognising things from home when I couldn't return to Syria." #SoudadeKaadan Award-winning #Syrian #filmmaker. Venice & Sundance winner. Her new film "When The Tiles Spoke" gives voice to displaced tiles of the #ArabHall at #LeightonHouse. Read or Listen to the full interview

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Soudade Kaadan award-winning Syrian film director and screenwriter

Soudade Kaadan, a Syrian film director and screenwriter, has garnered acclaim for her poignant storytelling, reflecting the struggles of the displaced. Despite obstacles, she passionately pursued f…

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The Bard & The Rawi Magazine @thebardandrawi.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

To accompany our new Spotlight Series Leighton House & the Arab artists reclaiming a Victorian Narrative we’ll have questions along the way. How do we honour the beauty of historical spaces like the Arab Hall while critically engaging with their colonial context? Comment below

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Spotlight Leighton House & The Arab Hall

In the Bard & The Rawi Spotlight Good Chance Theatre and Elias Matar. A Palestinian director and playwright known for his impactful storytelling that reflects his heritage. He founded Ibillin …

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ArabLit & ArabLit Quarterly @arablit.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

One of our contributors (who prefers not to share her identity) is looking for help raising money to support her degree: chuffed.org/project/supp...

A Writer from Gaza: Support her Education Abroad

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The Bard & The Rawi Magazine @thebardandrawi.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Spotlight: #LeightonHouse & The #ArabHall Since its completion in 1881, the Arab Hall has been a place of discovery and debate. Our Spotlight series explores the Arab artists and thinkers who are reclaiming this Victorian narrative. #TheBardAndTheRawi, #VictorianArt, #ArabArt

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Spotlight Leighton House & The Arab Hall

In the Bard & The Rawi Spotlight Good Chance Theatre and Elias Matar. A Palestinian director and playwright known for his impactful storytelling that reflects his heritage. He founded Ibillin …

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The Bard & The Rawi Magazine @thebardandrawi.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

🧐 How do we honour the beauty of historical spaces like the #ArabHall while critically engaging with their colonial context? Comment Below 👇 Our Spotlight series explores the #Arabartists who are reclaiming this Victorian narrative. 📖 🔊Read or Listen to the #LeightonHouse Spotlight series.

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Spotlight Leighton House & The Arab Hall

In the Bard & The Rawi Spotlight Good Chance Theatre and Elias Matar. A Palestinian director and playwright known for his impactful storytelling that reflects his heritage. He founded Ibillin …

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The Bard & The Rawi Magazine @thebardandrawi.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

September in the Salon of Arabic Events 🔗 Visit the Bard & the Rawi for the full calendar, venues, and event details t.ly/mzb8G From Palestinian-Jordanian soul to Algerian heritage, from Queer Arab salons to writing workshops and film screenings—this is where stories meet in real time.

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Arab Events in the UK

A curated guide to Arabic cultural events across the UK, including film screenings, literature, music, and community gatherings. Updated regularly.

The Bard & The Rawi Magazine @thebardandrawi.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Features: Beyond the Headline. Where the Real Stories Are Told. Long-form conversations with artists, writers, playwrights, and thinkers who are shaping culture across the UK and the Arab world. No soundbites. No algorithms. Just story. 📖 🔊 Read or Listen - Text to Audio Feature #CultureMagazine

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Category: Features

Beyond the Headline: Where The Real Stories Are Told This is where the real dialogue happens. Step beyond the tabloid headlines and soundbites and into the studios, notebooks, and minds of the…

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The Bard & The Rawi Magazine @thebardandrawi.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

🖋️ A New Poem in Translation We are excited to share a new translation of a poem by Abu al-Baqa al-Rundi (1204–1285)—an Andalusian poet who mourned the fall of cities and the ache of love with equal eloquence. 🔗 Read the full translated poem only in the Bard & the Rawi. #ArabicPoet

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Abu al-Baqa al-Rundi Stealer Of My Heart

The poem expresses deep emotional anguish stemming from love and separation, with the speaker lamenting the pain inflicted by unchosen affection. It portrays the destructive nature of love as akin to…

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The Bard & The Rawi Magazine @thebardandrawi.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

🎭 Four actors. One dressing room. One dead body. #SuperAgent at the #CamdenFringe is a hilarious, sharp black-comedy-murder-mystery. Iraqi actor Omar Aga, whose character Jad refuses to be pigeonholed. He's an actor like any other, with ambitions, frustrations, and sharp Arab wit. #LondonTheatre

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SuperAgent Play, Where Fame Comes At A Cost

SuperAgent is the first-born play of the SuperAgent cast. Brought together through the amateur dramatics circuit, Ruby, Omar, Aleksei and Pascal had the not-so-sane idea to move in together and found…

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The Bard & The Rawi Magazine @thebardandrawi.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

This is the story of Sondos and Davie. One a Palestinian poet. One a Jewish woman questioning what she was never taught. In an age of instant messaging and algorithmic division, the return of the pen pal feels almost revolutionary. Read or Listen to the moving account only in The Bard & The Rawi

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Letters Across a War Zone

“The Unlikely Pen Pals” recounts the extraordinary friendship between two women, Sondos from Gaza and Davie, a Jewish girl from New York, who connect through letters amidst conflict.

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The Bard & The Rawi Magazine @thebardandrawi.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

OPEN PEN: A New Creative Space for a New Creative Dialogue We're calling on Arab and SWANA creatives, artists, writers, photographers, poets, and storytellers. We didn't want to be the only ones deciding which Arab and SWANA creatives to showcase. #SWANAartist #OpenCall #ArabAuthor #ArabPoet

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This is your platform within our platform. Share your reflections, critiques, and conversations. Selected letters, artwork, poems, questions, short stories and reflections will be published on our…

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The Bard & The Rawi Magazine @thebardandrawi.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Sondos (Gaza) & Davie (NYC) – a Palestinian poet & a Jewish woman, became pen pals across a war zone. Their letters bridged silence, division & inherited narratives. #DearSondos #PenPals #PalestinianVoices #JewishVoices 📖 🔊 Read or Listen to the full, moving account only in The Bard & The Rawi

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Letters Across a War Zone

“The Unlikely Pen Pals” recounts the extraordinary friendship between two women, Sondos from Gaza and Davie, a Jewish girl from New York, who connect through letters amidst conflict.

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The Bard & The Rawi Magazine @thebardandrawi.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

#OfRootsandRoutes @ Almas Foundation celebrates Sudanese women artists in exile. It brings together painting, sculpture, textiles & jewellery as acts of memory & resistance. London until 18 July | Fundraiser for @idrisfoundation #SudaneseWomenArtists #SudaneseArt #AlmasFoundation #ArtAndResilience

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Sudanese Women artists Exhibition

The exhibition “Of Roots and Routes” at the Almas Foundation in London showcases the work of Sudanese women artists in exile. Curated by Frederique Cifuentes, it explores themes of identity, memory…

The Bard & The Rawi Magazine @thebardandrawi.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

🐦"Carcazan", the little bird who jumps up nd down and does not shut up. Today, she uses her father's nickname to amplify the voices that mainstream publishing overlooks. Founder of #CarcazanPublishing, grew up in London with an Italian mother and a Palestinian father. #Bookstagram #indipublishing

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Carcazan Publishing, Reclaiming the Narrative

C.S., founder of Carcazan Publishing, emerges as a unique voice in UK literature, motivated by her father’s storytelling and her Palestinian heritage. The publication aims to challenge mainstream…

The Bard & The Rawi Magazine @thebardandrawi.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

📚 NEW SPOTLIGHT SERIES: Carcazan Publishing A publisher who strives for quality over quantity. Carcazan is carving out space for voices that mainstream publishing often overlooks. #CarcazanPublishing #DearSondos #IndependentPublishing #PalestinianVoices #JewishVoices

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Founded in October 2024, Carcazan Publishing is a small independent publisher injecting new voices into the public discourse to challenge tired narratives. · “I came across the book Dear Sondos when..

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The Bard & The Rawi Magazine @thebardandrawi.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

#VoicesFromLebanon was not a performance. It was a delivery. A handing over of the stories of those living through war. For one night, an exceptional cast lent their voices to the voiceless. Read the full review and interview only in The Bard & The Rawi #LondonTheatre

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Voices From Lebanon, Live in London

Voices From Lebanon , Seenaryo staged for the first time a series of monologues from Lebanon, performed by an exceptional cast of acclaimed actors. Maxine Peake, Juliet Stevenson, Khalid Abdalla…

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The Bard & The Rawi Magazine @thebardandrawi.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

#OfRootsandRoutes @ Almas Foundation celebrates Sudanese women artists in exile. It brings together painting, sculpture, textiles & jewellery as acts of memory & resistance. London until 18 July | Fundraiser for @idrisfoundation #SudaneseWomenArtists #SudaneseArt #AlmasFoundation #ArtAndResilience

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Sudanese Women artists Exhibition

The exhibition “Of Roots and Routes” at the Almas Foundation in London showcases the work of Sudanese women artists in exile. Curated by Frederique Cifuentes, it explores themes of identity, memory…

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The Bard & The Rawi Magazine @thebardandrawi.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

We waited long enough, for mainstream #magazines and media to tell the real stories of Arab and SWANA creatives. They only wanted a diversity checkbox. A clickbait headline. We are a magazine dedicated to championing #Arab and #SWANA artists, writers, institutions, and thinkers in the UK.

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The Bard & The Rawi Magazine @thebardandrawi.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

This book should be in all school curricula. An honest heartfelt review of Zoulfa Katouh's new novel, The Ocean Would Paint Me Blue. Heartbreaking and hopeful all at once. This is unlike anything you have read. Read the full book review at The Bard & The Rawi thebardandtherawi.com/2026/06/04/b...

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Book Review: A Journey Through the Grey Towards the Rainbow

Author: MAS Farhat The Ocean Would Paint Me Blue by Zoulfa Katouh: A Book ReviewA Brave and Vital ChoiceReclaiming Identity and LanguageA First-Person Display of the Migrant StruggleBearing Witness…

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The Bard & The Rawi Magazine @thebardandrawi.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

📚 New In The Spotlight: #ZoulfaKatouh She is the award-winning, bestselling author of #AsLongAsTheLemonTreesGrow. And now, Zoulfa Katouh returns with #TheOceanWouldPaintMeBlue 🔐 Read the full Spotlight interview, book review and book breakdown only at The Bard & The Rawi

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In the Bard & The Rawi Spotlight Good Chance Theatre and Elias Matar. A Palestinian director and playwright known for his impactful storytelling that reflects his heritage. He founded Ibillin …

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The Bard & The Rawi Magazine @thebardandrawi.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Warning!! Prepare your calendar, June is going to be busy. June in the Salon of Arabic Events In The UK – curated for you. 🚫 Step away from the doomscrolling 🤝 Get ready to make new connections 💬 Subscribe to the dialogue #ArabicEventsUK #LiteraryeventsUK #ArabicSongs #FilmClubUK

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The Bard & The Rawi Magazine @thebardandrawi.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

What if the words we use every day carry colonial histories we've never questioned? Continuing with our series of Decolonising Language, check out five common terms and offers decolonial alternatives. Read the full article only at The Bard & The Rawi #DecolonialLanguage #Orientalism #ArabicArt

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Rethinking Colonial Language: Five Terms and Their Decolonial Alternatives

Rethinking Colonial Language: What are the Five key Arab related colonial terms and their decolonial alternatives: a practical guide to replacing outdated language with more just, accurate vocabula…

The Bard & The Rawi Magazine @thebardandrawi.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Your language has a colonial accent. "I spent a significant portion of my life thinking French was the sophisticated choice. Not because anyone sat me down and told me so. No, it was far sneakier than that." Read Soumaya Fikri, Casablanca-based educator, decolonial thinker, full essay at the B&R.

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Your language has a colonial accent: Linguistic Colonialism in Morocco

Soumaya Fikri, Casablanca-based educator, decolonial thinker, and the founder of Darija Daba, reflects on the impact of language in shaping identity, particularly in post-colonial contexts. She sha…

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The Bard & The Rawi Magazine @thebardandrawi.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

T.S. Ahmed: The Rebel Who Painted Sudan He was a painter, printmaker, illustrator, graphic designer, architect, interior designer, and pedagogue. But above all, Tagelsir Ahmed (1933–2015) was a rebel against tradition. #TSAhmed #TagelsirAhmed #SudaneseArt #ModernArt #Africanart

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T.S. Ahmed, Sudan in Paintings: a rebellion against The traditional

The exhibition ‘Khartoum from Memory: The Life and Art of T S Ahmed (1933-2015)’ hosted by Almas Art Foundation showcases the work of Sudanese artist Tagelsir Ahmed. It highlights his artistic jour…

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The Bard & The Rawi Magazine @thebardandrawi.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Palestine Mapped: Cartography, Power, and the Nation State How did cartographers across centuries perceive Palestine? How did maps shape not only how we see a land, but who coveted it and who controlled it? #PalestineMapped #ThomasSuárez #Cartography #P21Gallery #PalestineInMaps #ancientmaps

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Palestine Mapped: An Evening with Thomas Suárez

Thomas Suárez’s event at P21 Gallery highlighted his book, ‘Palestine Mapped From the River To The Sea In Early Geographic Thought’. The work examines Palestine’s mapping from ancient t…

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The Bard & The Rawi Magazine @thebardandrawi.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

🌹 Beirut – by Lamia Abbas Amara بيروت She published her first poem at fourteen. She helped shape the free verse movement in Iraq. She served as Iraq's deputy permanent representative to UNESCO. #LamiaAbbasAmara #Beirut #IraqiPoetry #PoetryInTranslation #ModernArabicPoetry

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Beirut Lamia Abbas Amara

Lamia Abbas Amara (1929–2021) was a pioneering Iraqi poet who significantly influenced modern Arabic poetry and the free verse movement. Born in Baghdad, her poetry explored love, nature, freedom, …

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The Bard & The Rawi Magazine @thebardandrawi.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

🎪 Two Joes. One dome. A movement called Good Chance. In 2015, the Calais refugee camp known as "The Jungle" was described in headlines as a crisis, a problem, a distribution centre. Read the full journey #RefugeeArt #RefugeeVoices #TheatreForChange

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Good Chance: A Creative Gateway Sprouting from Calais Refugee Camp and Onto the World

Good Chance: A Creative Gateway Sprouting from Calais Refugee Camp and Onto the World Author: Doaa Khalifeh In 2015, when the world saw Calais as a distributing encampment for migrants and refugees…

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The Bard & The Rawi Magazine @thebardandrawi.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

'Forget Me Not': South Lebanon in Memory and Motion "During the repetitive cycles of wars that Lebanon weathers, the media seems to be fixated on a one-angled, sterilised view of reporting incidents while forgetting the people." #SouthLebanonPhotos #ForgetMeNotLebanon #PalestineHouse

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‘Forget Me Not’ South Lebanon in Memory and Motion

‘Forget Me Not, South Lebanon in Memory and Motion’ is an exhibition showcasing Lebanese culture and resilience through photography and video. Curators Rasha Kotaiche and Ali Abou Khali…

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The Bard & The Rawi Magazine @thebardandrawi.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

📸 From Doncaster to Houla, South Lebanon: A Story of Returning "My parents are originally from Houla, South Lebanon; this is the start of the story of my existence." #SouthLebanonPhotos #ForgetMeNotLebanon #PalestineHouse #PhotographyExhbition #ExhibitionsinLondon

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On Rekindling with Her Southern Lebanese Roots: The Storyteller Behind the Camera, Rasha Kotaiche

Rasha Kotaiche, a photographer from Doncaster with Lebanese roots, showcased her connection to Lebanon in the exhibition ‘Forget Me Not, Lebanon in Memory and Motion’ at Palestine House…

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The Bard & The Rawi Magazine @thebardandrawi.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

🎶 Music | 📚 Literature | 🖼️ Exhibition May 2026 Arab/SWANA Events UK The Upcoming Salon of Events. Don’t miss the connection Get The Full calendar of Events thebardandtherawi.com/events/ Follow Us & Subscribe To the Dialogue #ARABUK #TimeOutLondon #UKArabCreatives #CulturalEventsUK #CultureLondon

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Here you will find the latest Arabic /SWANA Events taking place across the UK. A curated platform showcasing cultural gatherings, including book launches, exhibitions, and performances across the B…

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The Bard & The Rawi Magazine @thebardandrawi.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

NEW SPOTLIGHT 🌾 From 'A Million Kites' to 'A Grain of Sand' "No one can argue with a child's perspective unless something is wrong with their heart." Elias Matar, writer and director of A Grain of Sand #EliasMatar #AGrainOfSand #GoodChance #ArabUK #LondonTheatre

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The Bard & The Rawi Magazine @thebardandrawi.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

NEW SPOTLIGHT 🎭 The Phoenix and the Witness "There is a weariness in Elias Matar's voice as we begin, but also something else—a battle-hardened determination. An exhausted phoenix, perhaps, but a phoenix, nonetheless." This is how our Spotlight feature opens.

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The Phoenix and the Witness: Elias Matar on Storytelling, Survival, and A Grain of Sand – حبة رمل

Elias Matar’s journey in theatre began in the Galilee, shaped by community and the desire to tell Palestinian stories. His latest play, A Grain of Sand, creatively weaves children’s tes…

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The Bard & The Rawi Magazine @thebardandrawi.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

✨ NEW SPOTLIGHT SERIES: We are proud to bring you a new and truly inspirational Spotlight Series. Three features with three vital themes, resilience, creativity and community. Explore the full series 👇https://thebardandtherawi.com/spotlight/ #GoodChance #ArabUK #LondonTheatre

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In the Bard & The Rawi Spotlight Good Chance Theatre and Elias Matar. A Palestinian director and playwright known for his impactful storytelling that reflects his heritage. He founded Ibillin …

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The Bard & The Rawi Magazine @thebardandrawi.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

✨ We saw not a gap and decided to build a bridge. This is the heart of The Bard & The Rawi. We are more than a magazine. We are a dialogue. A living archive. A home for the stories beyond the headlines. And we do it because we believe storytelling is the most enduring bridge between worlds.

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The Bard & The Rawi Magazine @thebardandrawi.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Never put off until tomorrow what can be done today. Don't Over Think It , Just Start! 🎬 One subscription. Unlimited insight. Boundless destinations. You're scrolling. You're reading. You're searching for something that feeds your mind, not just fills the time. The Bard & The Rawi is that place.

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The Bard & The Rawi Magazine @thebardandrawi.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

🖋️ Open Pen: Your Voice in the Dialogue This space is yours. Not every story fits neatly into an article. Some arrive as a poem scribbled at dawn. A photograph that stopped your breath. A letter that began as a question and became something more. #Openforsubmission #ArabBritishDialogue #ARABUK

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The Bard & The Rawi Magazine @thebardandrawi.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

A poetry night that ignites with new movements. A pop-up exhibition in a neighbourhood shopfront. A community food market in the local park. A weekly dance workshop in local school halls. Some of the most memorable cultural moments happen in small rooms with big hearts.

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From Vision to Venue: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Staging a Local Creative Event

This guide outlines how to create a successful community event on a budget, emphasising the importance of a strong concept and suitable venue. It addresses common misconceptions about organising ev…

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The Bard & The Rawi Magazine @thebardandrawi.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

April's Arab/SWANA Events UK ✨ The Upcoming Salon of Events From Sudanese heritage to SWANA cabaret, from a Mashrou'3 Leila listening party to a Rashid Khalidi lecture—this is where stories meet in real time. #AprilEvents #LondonCulture #SWANANightLive #MohamedRamadan #ArabUK #ArabeventsUK

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The Bard & The Rawi Magazine @thebardandrawi.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Start with small steps. Disconnect from the noise. Reconnect with the stories. We are all Wanderers, searching for a connection to who we are and what brings calm in the chaos. The Bard & The Rawi is a place to step away from doom-scrolling and into discovery. #CulturalEventsUK #ArabEventsUK

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The Bard & The Rawi Magazine @thebardandrawi.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Some secrets are better left buried. #Weavingshaw by Heba Alwasity The #1 Sunday Times bestselling #gothic #fantasy that has readers spellbound. Step into the world of Leena Al-Sayer, the Saint of Silence, and a house on the moors that is very much alive. Go behind the book

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Behind the Book: What is Weavingshaw about?

What is Weavingshaw about? Who are the main characters in Weavingshaw?Beyond The CoverWeavingshaw Themes What is Weavingshaw about? ‘Leena didn’t believe in monsters until she saw Weavingshaw…

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The Bard & The Rawi Magazine @thebardandrawi.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Still In The Spotlight: The Wanderer's Purpose: Heba Alwasity on Identity, Belonging, and Weaving Magic. Get to know the NHS Doctor behind the 2026 #Besetselling #GothicFantasy Weavingshaw. #HebaAlwasity #Weavingshaw #GothicFantasy #ArabAuthors #FantasyCommunity #WritingLife

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The Wanderer’s Purpose: Heba Alwasity on Identity, Belonging, and Weaving Magic.

Heba Alwasity’s debut novel, Weavingshaw, tells the story of Leena Al-Sayer, a young woman caught between cultures, grappling with her ability to see the dead. Set against a gothic backdrop, …

The Bard & The Rawi Magazine @thebardandrawi.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

✍️ Share your voice with Open Pen. OPEN PEN is a call for your submissions, your essays, your creative work, thoughts on the life of a creative, topic or theme. Bring your perspective to our shared narrative. Your story is part of the mosaic.

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Be part of the dialogue on bridging cultures through art and performance. Share your thoughts, reflections, critiques, and creative works. Selected entries will be featured on the website and socia…

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The Bard & The Rawi Magazine @thebardandrawi.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

📖✨ Arab storytelling is not a niche. It is a movement. From gothic fantasy to political memoir, from crime fiction set in the Sahara to Arab-futurist sci-fi—#Arabwriters are claiming their space on the world's biggest stages. Update your #TBR.