Sarah Irving

I do things with words, mainly English and Arabic

New article: A guide to Nablus

From Red Pepper magazine, February 2012 Leaving behind Ramallah and Bethlehem, with their expat communities and religious tour groups, what of the West Bank’s other cities? Sleepy desert Jericho? Hebron, … Continue reading

February 22, 2012 · Leave a comment

Khader Adnan

For the last week or so, I’ve woken up most days wondering if Khader Adnan is still alive. Adnan is a from a small village near the West Bank city … Continue reading

February 19, 2012 · Leave a comment

'Snookered' by Tamasha Theatre Co

In an act of extreme decadence I seem to have taken almost two whole days off and spent them with this bloke I dimly recall being married to. One of … Continue reading

February 19, 2012 · Leave a comment

New article: New documentary presents shallow view of Arafat

Electronic Intifada, 1st February 2012 “What would you sacrifice for what you believe in?” This is the tagline to a recently-launched 80-minute biopic of the late Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, … Continue reading

February 1, 2012 · Leave a comment