Global turmoil and cultural conflict get personal in Chicago playwright Sadieh Rifai's play at A Red Orchid Theatre, which runs through March 16.

Sahra Halgan has been singing for freedom for her whole life, both from the front during the Somali civil war in the 1980s to stages around the world.

Engaging with the Taliban on what is required by the international community for them to be formally recognised is perhaps the only way forward.