Samah sabawi

19/04/2026

This really was a special night! If you're in Sydney don't miss the Sydney launch. https://events.humanitix.com/australian-arab-institute-for-culture-and-ideas-sydney-launch

30/03/2026

Friends: I’m so proud to be one of the writers behind *VIGIL* — a powerful, polyvocal theatre work presented by Outer Urban Projects.

Set on a crowded tram, *VIGIL* follows intersecting lives: someone fleeing war, another escaping violence, someone longing simply to walk safely at night, and others quietly witnessing it all. It’s a work about the fragile, urgent question at the heart of our shared lives: *what lives matter? Do our lives matter?*

Created alongside an extraordinary group of artists Bryan Andy Kush Kuiy, Sahra Davoudi and Patricia Cornelius and brought to life under the direction of Iríne Vela, this work is shaped deeply by lived experience, community voices, and a shared commitment to truth-telling. I would truly love for you to come and experience it.
🎟️ Grab your tickets, bring someone with you, and join us.

A polyvocal work from a compelling team of creatives that asks: What lives matter? Do our lives matter?

24/03/2026

The New Arab: Samah Sabawi’s decade-long journey to preserve Gaza’s history through her debut novel

Elias Jahshan 05 March, 2026 The New Arab Book Club Samah Sabawi's debut novel, 'Cactus Pear for My Beloved, chronicles her family and Gaza's history, blending love, resilience, and memory For Samah Sabawi, bringing her novel Cactus Pear for My Beloved to life was a labour of love – both for Gaza and her family. And that is no exaggeration. It took 10 years, from the moment she first started writing, through to publication day, and hours (and hours) spent in between, undergoing research and interview recordings with her late father....

Elias Jahshan  05 March, 2026  The New Arab Book Club Samah Sabawi’s debut novel, ‘Cactus Pear for My Beloved, chronicles her family and Gaza’s history, blendi…

20/11/2025

Tales of a City by the Sea: New Play at Te Pou Theatre Auckland

"a furious and tender exploration of the fragility of freedom." Experience this award winning production at Te Pour Theater Auckland Nov 25-29...

“a furious and tender exploration of the fragility of freedom.” Experience this award winning production at Te Pour Theater Auckland Nov 25-29

28/10/2025

Looking forward to speaking in Ballarat Nov 5. Please share this with anyone you know who lives in that region. Thank you The Prize for the incredible support you provide ❤

Get Tickets on Humanitix - Stella Day Out Ballarat hosted by Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute. Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt St, Ballarat Central VIC 3350, Australia. Wednesday 5th November 2025. Find event information.

25/10/2025

انضمت رواية "ثمرة صبار لحبيبتي" الى قائمة الاعمال المرشحة للفوز بجائزة مارك وإيفيت موران نيب الأدبية لعام ٢٠٢٥ وتقول الروائية الدكتورة سماح السبعاوي عن روايتها التي تجمع بين تاريخ عائلة وعشق وطن وحكايا شعب يتمسك بانسانيته رغم عذابات الحروب. "هذه الرواية هي نافذة للجمهور الاسترالي ليرى الفلسطينيين خاصة في غزة بإطار انساني غير اطار الحرب والدمار" للاستماع اضغط على هذا الرابط

انضمت رواية “ثمرة صبار لحبيبتي” الى قائمة الاعمال المرشحة للفوز بجائزة مارك وإيفيت موران نيب الأدبية لعام ٢٠٢٥ وتقول الروائية الدكتورة سماح السبعاوي عن روايتها ا....

15/10/2025

On Revolution: Bringing together Palestinian, Jewish and Syrian voices, this conversation will weave together the stories of Holocaust survivors, Syrian activists and Palestinian poets. Together, our panelists will explore what it means to fight for freedom, justice and dignity when the odds are stacked against you.

What is a revolution, exactly? Where and how does it begin, and, perhaps more importantly, how does it end? This event is not the usual story of revolution: one of Kings and Generals, grand military or revolutionary acts, Che Guevara or Ahmed al-Sharaa style military fatigues and the storming of the capital. Rather, this event is about small “r” revolution and revolutionary acts done by “ordinary” people in extraordinary times.

Hosted by the Jewish Council of Australia and chaired by Dr Louise Olliff, join panelists Dr Samah Sabawi, Louna Ghawi and Dr Marika Sosnowski as they discuss revolution in Palestine, Syria and beyond.

Brunswick Bound will be selling Marika’s new book 58 Facets: on law, violence and revolution (MUP) and Samah’s award-winning book Cactus Pear for My Beloved (Penguin) at the event. All profits from book sales on the night will go to Palestine Australia Relief and Action and the Karam Foundation.

Join panellists Dr Samah Sabawi, Louna Ghawi and Dr Marika Sosnowski as they discuss revolution in Palestine, Syria and beyond

11/10/2025

مضى عامٌ منذ أن فارقنا شاعرُ غزّة الحبيب عبد الكريم السبّعاوي،
عامٌ على رحيلِ صوته الذي كان يُنشدُ للوطن وللأمل.
واليوم، ونحن نرثي شُهداءنا،
ونرفع الدعاء من أجل أن تُبعثَ غزّةُ من رمادها،
وتعودَ إلى ذاتها،
نُحيي ذكرى الشاعر الذي أحبّها حدَّ النبض،
ونستعيد رسالته إلى شعبه في فلسطين،
وخاصةً إلى المدينة التي سكنت قلبه — غزّة.
رحم الله شهدائنا و احبائنا جميعًا،
ونحن نعلم، كما عَلِم هو،
أنَّ غزّةَ طائرُ العنقاء
ستنهضُ من جديد.

09/10/2025

A very important conversation to have: What does it mean to fight for freedom, justice and dignity when the odds are stacked against you? At the Wheeler Centre for Books, Writing and Ideas on October 16 at 7 pm.

Join panellists Dr Samah Sabawi, Louna Ghawi and Dr Marika Sosnowski as they discuss revolution in Palestine, Syria and beyond

09/09/2025

Friends, a favor: If you read and liked my book Cactus Pear for my Beloved: A Gaza family story, please consider giving it your vote for the Nib People's Choice Prize. Thank you! https://haveyoursay.waverley.nsw.gov.au/nib-peoples-choice-prize-2025

Nib People's Choice Prize 2025