Hassan Abdulrazzak is of Iraqi origin, born in Prague and living in London. His first play Baghdad Wedding, was staged at Soho Theatre (London) in 2007 and Belvoir St Theatre (Sydney) in 2009. It was also broadcast on BBC radio 3 (2008). Hassan was awarded the 2008 George Devine and Meyer-Whitworth awards and the 2009 Pearson award. He was also awarded the Sara Sugarman bursary which financed a year long attachment at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts (RADA) under the tutelage of Lloyd Trott (RADA's dramaturg). His translation of the Palestinian play 603 by Imad Farajin for the Royal Court Theatre will be published by Nick Hern Books in a collection entitled ‘PLAYS FROM THE ARAB WORLD’. His short plays have been performed at Soho theatre, Southwark Playhouse and as part of the Celebrating Sanctuary festival. He has been published in The Guardian, Edinburgh Review, Banipal, Niqash and Snakeskin. He is currently working with screenwriter and playwright Nick Drake on the film adaptation of Baghdad Wedding for Focus Features and is also writing two stage plays. Hassan works full time as a cell and molecular biologist at Imperial College. Website: http://abdulrazzak.weebly.com

'The Prime Minister and his cabinet should take a brief course in political illumination. They should go to see Baghdad Wedding. Hot theatre.'
**** Nicholas de Jongh, Evening Standard

'A highly arresting debut… Lisa Goldman's vibrant, well-judged production feels well timed and salutary.'
**** Paul Taylor, The Independent

'Lisa Goldman’s production fizzes with energy... We’ve heard all about the agonies of Baghdad before... but here’s a play that will make you see and feel it afresh.'
**** Benedict Nightingale, The Times

'Exhilarating... The dialogue is quick, sardonic, full of character... Lisa Goldman, the new artistic head of the theatre, directs with flair: it's a flying start to regime change at Soho.'
Susannah Clapp, The Observer

'A thrilling experience.'
Aleks Sierz, The Stage

'In less than two hours, Abdulrazzak not only covers an enormous amount of territory, he also reminds us of the infinite human contradictions within any nation.'
Michael Billington, The Guardian

Hassan is represented by Emily Hayward