Historical Figure
Mohammad al-Attar
Modern
Mohammad Al Attar is a Syrian playwright and dramaturg who lives in Berlin. His plays have been performed in the original Arabic versions or in translation in several countries, including the Middle East, the US, United Kingdom, France and Germany. His plays are part of Syrian literature in the context of war and imprisonment.
Connection to Damascus
Born in Damascus; studied at the Higher Institute of Dramatic Arts in Damascus; his plays document the Syrian experience from a Damascene perspective.
Known for
Internationally produced plays exploring Syrian conflict; collaborations with Royal Court Theatre.
Lifespan
1980
Period
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Biography
Mohammad Al Attar is a Syrian playwright and dramaturg who lives in Berlin. His plays have been performed in the original Arabic versions or in translation in several countries, including the Middle East, the US, United Kingdom, France and Germany. His plays are part of Syrian literature in the context of war and imprisonment.