Amal Abdi is a West London-based writer for stage and screen, drawn to bold, genre-blending storytelling. Her work leans into the absurd to reveal deeper emotional and social truths.

Her first full-length play, Desperate Times (2023), produced by Side eYe Productions, had four sold-out London runs at venues including Rich Mix and the Pleasance Theatre, and went on a sold-out UK tour in 2024. Amal’s theatre debut came at 19, when her monologue ‘Hijabi Spiderman’ was selected for Bush Theatre’sHijabi Monologues(2017).

Amal is also freelance arts and culture journalist, specialising in features about pop-culture film and music. Her work has been published inThe Evening Standard,NME,Refinery29,gal-demand other notable publications.

Amal is currently developing several projects for theatre, TV, and film. She is interested in exploring classic literature through a contemporary lens, reimagining familiar stories for modern and diverse audiences. Amal is especially drawn to romantic comedies and coming-of-age narratives that blend wit, warmth, and emotional honesty.