'Hijaab'
2011-01-31
Staging at The MAC
In March 2011 we re-staged the show that officially launched Arakan; 'Hijaab'. It was a in December 2009 that we first brought this to life in The Bradford Playhouse and Alhamdulillah (praise be to God) along with more commissioned performances, Hijaab has entertained, educated and been trigger for interesting debate during 2010.
The story...
Having recently converted to Islam, uni student Maria is slowly adapting to her new lifestyle. Whilst some changes are easy, others are not and one of her biggest challenges is the Hijaab (headscarf). Living with two Muslim housemates, Amreena & Neelam, should make it easier but their views and behaviour don’t sit comfortably with Maria. Not providing a balanced opinion, Maria must walk this journey alone - but hers will be the most enlightening.
Throughout the play, we also answer an intriguing question: 'What would the Hijaab say if it could talk'?
The staging was at the Midland Arts Centre (MAC) in Birmingham and we are hoping to return there later in the year. Keep an eye out for our updates.
For more details about the show, or for enquiries about commissioning a performance, please email Arakan on the 'Contact Us' page.
2018
2018-06-30
The Abrahamix
A new comic book
2018-06-30
Freesia theatrical release from August 7th 2017!
A UK tour of our debut feature film
2017
2017-01-11
Our debut feature film
JRCT Year 2 project
2013
2013-06-04
Role Model Series
Motivating Youngsters in Leeds
2013-01-08
Summer school...
...at The Co-operative Academy of Leeds
2012
2012-12-03
Brit Writers' Awards 2012
Conor Ibrahiem wins Scriptwriting & Screenplay Award
2011
2011-12-05
Near Neighbours Fund
New DVD - 'EuroAsiandWhyte?'
2011-11-24
Muslim Writers Awards
Award Shortlist
2011-11-10
Downing Street
Eid Al-Adha Invite
2011-10-29
Social Futures Award 2011
Transforming Bradford
2011-07-07
Bradford Disturbances 2001
The Disturbances: 10 years on
2011-05-07
'Daughters of Eve'
An event by the Bradford Muslim Women's Council
2011-01-30
'Xtremism'
Bradford Council Commission
2010
2010-12-13
Joseph Rowntree Foundation
'Estate of Mind'
2010-11-25
Mosaic Network
Arakan wins Mosaic Award
2010-11-17
COEMO Award
Newcomer of the Year
2010-09-14
Al Hazen
Light Night Event, Leeds
2010-07-22
Ariane de Rothschild Fellowship
2-week Programme in New York
2010-05-13
Bradford Muslim Women's Council
Re-staging Hijaab
2010-05-13
Mount Kilimanjaro
Arif Mohid
2010-05-13
Emel Magazine - Review
Review of Hijaab
2010-04-01
Award Nomination
ATL New Business of the Year 2010
2010-03-08
Islamic Society of Britain
Re-staging Hijaab
2010-02-07
My Deen Magazine - Review
Review of Hijaab
2010-01-07
BBC Article
Treading the boards to change perceptions
2009
2009-12-12
Hijaab
Theatre Play
2009-06-29
Cent-her of the Family
Community Play
2018-06-30
The Abrahamix
A new comic book
2018-06-30
Freesia theatrical release from August 7th 2017!
A UK tour of our debut feature film
2017-01-11
Our debut feature film
JRCT Year 2 project
2013-06-04
Role Model Series
Motivating Youngsters in Leeds
2013-01-08
Summer school...
...at The Co-operative Academy of Leeds