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Iraq, But Funny (2025, play)

by Lookingglass Theatre Company — Iraq, But Funny, May 29 – July 20, 2025

Posted: Wednesday, July 09, 2025 at 05:26 PM UT

Iraq, But Funny (2025, play)

WORLD PREMIERE
Written by Atra Asdou
Directed by Dalia Ashurina

Join us for this hilariously chaotic new satire, written by Ensemble Member Atra Asdou and directed by Forbes 30 Under 30 recipient, Dalia Ashurina. Iraq, But Funny follows five generations of Assyrian women attempting to reclaim their story as it’s being narrated by some British guy. Marching through time and space, this journey from the Ottoman Empire to modern-day U.S.A. is filled with history, family, dysfunction, razor-sharp wit, and off-the-wall humor, culminating in a riotous reckoning you won’t want to miss!

May 29 – July 20, 2025 

Iraq, But Funny contains mature content and is recommended for audiences 14 and up, but we trust that you know your children best.

For a full list of advisories, please click here. If you have any additional questions or concerns, please contact us at box@lookingglasstheatre.org or 312.337.0665. 

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Iraq, But Funny Special Events

Pride Night – June 5, 2025 at 6 pm
Emerging Artists Night – June 11, 2025 at 6 PM
Women and Femme Artists Night – June 17, 2025 at 6 PM
SWANA Night at Lookingglass – July 10, 2025 at 6 PM

Iraq, But Funny Accessible Performances

Mask Required Performance – June 13, 2025 at 7PM
Audio Described Performance & Touch Tour – June 21, 2025 at 7PM
Open Captioned Performance – June 27, 2025 at 7PM
Mask Required Performance – July 2, 2025 at 7PM
Relaxed Performance – July 6, 2025 at 1:30PM

Learn more about our accessible performances here!