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Calgary Herald
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Calgary Herald
Stratford Festival mourns the loss of actor Michael Blake, co-star of ATP's King James
Actor Michael Blake, who played a variety of roles during 10 seasons at the Stratford Festival, has died, the company announced on Monday. Article content Blake, 53, was considered one of the most gifted actors of his generation. He played an extraordinary variety of parts and did so with an ability and ease that was rare, the Festival said in a release. Article content Article content 'Each part Michael played was powerfully realized,' Stratford Festival artistic director Antoni Cimolino said. 'His work was true and realistic. His portrayals had an integrity that was compelling. It drew you into his reality.' Article content Article content Blake also performed at theatres across Canada, as well as on film and TV, but he will be remembered in Stratford for bringing to life a variety of characters — an unforgettable Othello, a heartbreaking Macduff in Macbeth, a good-hearted Master Page in The Merry Wives of Windsor, a delightfully villainous Don John in Much Ado About Nothing, a commanding Cominius in Coriolanus, an excellent Duke of Clarence in Richard III, and Albany in King Lear. Those performances have been captured on film, the Festival said. Article content Article content It total, Blake performed in 25 Stratford productions between 2011 and 2023, including Errico in Napoli Milionaria!, Mr. Balance in The School for Scandal, George Deever in All My Sons, Edmund in King Lear, Dumaine in All's Well That Ends Well, Cleante in Tartuff, and Sebastian in Twelfth Night. Article content
Al-Ahram Weekly
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Casino play is back at Al-Salam Theatre as part of the National Festival of the Egyptian Theatre
This information is correct at the time of going to press, it remains wise, however, to check with venues for any short notice alteration. Artistic Creativity Centre Theatre Gezira Exhibition Grounds, Zamalek, Tel 02 2736 3448/6 Hawadeet (Tales) play performed by The Actor Studio Theatre Company, directed by Khaled Galal (Performances run daily except Wednesdays, 9pm). The Cairo Puppet Theatre Next to the Al-Attaba Metro Station, Tel 02 2591 0954 Qatrat Nada (a drop of mist), a children play that blends puppets, poetry and music, directed by Reda Hassanein (Performances run daily, 8pm). Al-Ghad (Tomorrow) Theatre Next to Balloon Theatre, Al-Agouza, Tel 02 3304 3187 Hekayat Alsheta (The winter's tales) play is produced by Al-Ghad Theatre company, written by Ibrahim El-Husseiny and directed by Mohamed Ashry. It casts actors Heba Samy, Abeer El-Tokhy, Maya Essam and others. The play is based on improvisation and revolves around a theatre company looking for a new play to perform in the new theatrical season (Performances run daily except Mondays, 9pm). The International Park Madinet Nasr District The Legend of the Strawberry War children play is performed by Al-Shams (The Sun) Theatre Company for talents with special needs written by Sameh Osman and directed by Ali Osman (Performances run on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 7pm). Malak Opera Theatre 9 A Khalig Al-Khour St, Azbekiya district, Ramses, Tel 0122 3417152 The Hotel play produced by the Youth Theatre Company is based on Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt's play Hotel of the Two Worlds. It casts Mohamed Hany, Sherehan Kotb, Iman Reda among others, and directed by Mohamed Altayaa (Performances run on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 8pm). Miami Theatre Talaat Harb St, next to Miami Cinema, Downtown, Tel 02 2574 5651 Fi Youm wa Laila (In a day and a night) play starring actors Mohamed Ali Rizk, Mohamed El-Damarawy, Naglaa Fawzi, Rania El-Naggar among others. The play is written and directed by Mohamed Abdel-Sattar (Performances run on Thursdays and Fridays, 9pm). Metropol (The Children's National) Theatre 6 Halim St, the beginning of 26th July, Attaba, Downtown, Tel 02 2593 3334 Alhelm Halawa (The Dream is Halawa) play for children is written by Yasser Aboul-Anein, and directed by Maye Mohab (Performances run on Thursdays and Fridays, 7.30pm). Al-Qawmi (The National) Theatre Al Attaba Square, in front of Attab Post Office, Cairo, Tel, 02 25917783 King Lear play is an adaptation of William Shakespeare's play King Lear casting veteran actor Yehia El-Fakharany, Tarek El-Dessouky, Amal Abdallah, Iman Ragaai, Hassan Yousef, Ahmed El-Nasser, and directed by Shady Sorour (Performances run starting 8 July on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, 9pm). Rawabet Art Space 5 Hussien Pasha El-Meaamar St. ext. of Mahmoud Bassiouny St, Maarouf, Qasr El Nil, Downtown Gat Salima (It came back safe and sound) play is about Kawthar and Karim, who are just trying to survive in the midst of soaring prices, but life has other plans. From meddling neighbors to a long-overdue promotion, and even a break-in that shakes their world, will the pressure drive Karim to take a leap and change his life? (17 July, 8pm). I wish it's a girl play is about Anas, a young man in his last year of university, excels in his studies, has no brother, and is on his way to get a scholarship in America, but he is surprised that his mother is about to get pregnant at a late age, which spoils his entire scholarship preparation and may enter the military service and lose the opportunity for the scholarship. In light of this crisis, Anas clashes with his family in a social comedy, and Anas' main wish for 7 months is for his mother to give birth to a girl so that he doesn't lose the scholarship opportunity (24 July, 9pm, 25 July, 7, 8 and 9pm, and 26 July, 6 and 6.30pm). Moftah Shouhra play is about Moftah and Shohra working as supernumeraries at Cinema. They were kept in the garments and accessories room for 45 minutes after being expelled by the director (28 July, 8pm). El Sawy Culturewheel End of 26th of July St, underneath the 15th of May Bridge, Zamalek, Tel 2736 8881/6178/2737 4448 Wisdom Hall The Chocolate Museum play is about Choco whose friends call him Choco, as he is the chocolate biggest fan. It is written and directed by Mohamed El Sawy (27 July, 7pm). Al-Salam Theatre 101 Qasr Al-Aini St, Tel 02 2795 2484/2794 3016/010 21521501 Youssef Idrees Hall Yamein Fi Awal Shimal (Right first left) play is written by Mahmoud Gamal Hedeny, starring Abdallah Saber, Ihab Mahfouz, décor by Bassem Wadiaa, music composed by Marwan Khater, and directed by Abdallah Saber (Performances run on Thursdays and Fridays, 9pm). Segn Alnasa (Women Prison) play is an adaptation of Fathia El-Aassal book, starring Haidy Abdel-Khaleq, Sherehan El-Shazly, Nashwa Hassan, Aya Abu Zeid, Randa Gamal, Safi Fahmy among others, and directed by Youssef Mourad Mounir. (Performances run daily except Tuesdays, 8.30pm). Casino play starring Kareem El-Husseiny, Nawal Samir, Shady Asaad, Mohamed Diab, Nesma Adel is produced by the Modern Theatre Company. Décor by Mohamed Abdel-Hamid, lightening by Ezz Helmy, costumes designed by Maha Abdel-Rahman, music composed by Hazem El-Kafrawy, choreography by Hassan Shehata, written by Ayman El-Nemr and directed by Amr Hassaan (Performances run on Thursdays and Fridays, 8.30pm). Tahrir Cultural Centre (TCC) Al-Sheikh Rihan St, off Tahrir Square, Tel 02 2615 2694/01280009077 Falaki Mainstage Theatre 3a Raye2 storytelling by Sherif Desouky, an Egyptian storyteller, actor, writer and director. A seasoned performer, Desouky has written and directed numerous theatrical productions and worked extensively as an acting coach and stage and film actor. He is widely recognized for his mastery of improvisation and the art of storytelling. In 3a Raye2, Desouky brings to life a collection of true stories inspired by real people and encounters. Through humor, emotion and thoughtful reflection, he introduces characters he has closely observed—inviting the audience on a journey filled with laughter, layered meaning and philosophical insight drawn from everyday life (29 July, 8-9pm). Taliaa Theatre Attaba Square, Tel 02 2593 7948 Zaki Tolaimat Hall Carmen play is an adaptation of Prosper Mérimée's novel Carmen, casts Reem Ahmed, Mido Abdel-Qader, Nehal Fahmy, Ahmed Alaa and many more, directed by Nasser Abdel-Moneim (Performances run daily except Tuesdays, 9pm). Salah Abdel-Sabour Hall Endgame is an absurdist, tragicomic one-act play by Irish playwright Samuel Beckett represented by director Alsaid Qabeel (Performances run daily, 7.30pm). ALEXANDRIA Lycee El Horreya Theatre Qism Bab Sharqi, Alexandria, Tel 03 5913794 Gharam Fi Almasrah (Love in the Theatre) play is performed by Alexandria Theatre Company, written by Badr Moharab, and directed by Sameh El-Hadary (Performances run daily except Tuesdays, 8pm). * A version of this article appears in print in the 24 July, 2025 edition of Al-Ahram Weekly Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Forbes
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Exploring Class And Character In Costumes For Prime's ‘We Were Liars'
The Liars on the beach during Summer 16. Jessie Redmond Amazon Prime's We Were Liars is a very good show. But please know, though it may feel like the streaming equivalent of a beach read, this story is ancient and close to universal. Cadence, Cady if you prefer, our main character in We Were Liars , has an awful lot of overlap with Cordelia, the doomed favorite daughter in William Shakespeare's King Lear . It's the same way in the novel this show is based on. I cannot promise that E. Lockhart, author of the 2014 novel on which this series is based, wrote it as a modern take on King Lear, but I very much suspect that it was. I also suspect that Lockhart is familiar with the work of Marian Roalfe Cox, but that is far too much to get into. The stories that people tell each other, the ones we cherish most, have not changed very much over the centuries. The details have, absolutely, but the broad strokes are the same and they are what allow us to find and leave Easter Eggs. Storytelling is about connections and stories remind us that we are all connected. As We Were Liars opens and we meet our cast of characters, it was immediately obvious that time and effort had been invested in making certain that it would be impossible to confuse any of these blonde ladies. It's all very Ralph-Lauren-American-Aristocracy, but the five women are distinct, even if their collective costumes all ascribe to a (very) particular aesthetic. When I met with the costume designer for the series, Amanda Riley, I explained that the process of working it all out fascinated me, that I very much wanted to know how it had been accomplished. The younger generation of Sinclair's play croquet outside Clairmount house on Beechwood island, off Martha's Vineyard. Jessie Redmond 'Each of the individual characters felt so different as people,' Riley explained. 'So, it didn't feel like work as much as it was effortless. Once an actor steps into the fitting room, you start to realize this is truly the embodiment of this character. Caitlin FitzGerald, she was Penny Sinclair, all of the things that we gravitated towards in the fitting room had these long lines and elegant colors. Her palette was extremely clean and very refined, a lot of it was architectural, but didn't feel too stuffy. Bess Sinclair, Candice King,' the designer continued, 'her clothing was harder to source than one would think because how she dresses, it's not who she really is on the inside. She ends up being this woman that's just somehow thought that she was doing the right thing. But her clothes, what I loved is it felt like it embodied somebody else, like its just this idea that she's sweet, that's not really who she is. And then Carrie Sinclair, Mamie Gummer, as a designer, pulling all this stuff together, it does take a while to be able to find the exact fabric, but then you find it, you finally see it. And when the actor looks at the rack and says, 'oh, this is exactly that person.' Carrie had all this vintage YSL, all of these really great pieces. And her jewelry was made by a friend of mine, CKD Design Studio, we had made that jewelry from scratch for her.' I was very impressed by the cast, perhaps especially Emily Alyn Lind who portrays Cadence "Cady" Sinclair Eastman. This young woman did an excellent job. All the young actors on this series did very good work. Cadence "Cady" Sinclair Eastman (Emily Alyn Lind) with dark hair in Summer 17. Jessie Redmond 'This was a challenging shoot,' Riley told me, 'because of where we were located. Nova Scotia is far out, there are great white sharks right in the water right there. I mean, locations were really far out. Sometimes you're driving with no reception for an hour and a half, but wow, the heart and soul that people gave to it. I feel like that's what filmmaking is all about. Being able to tell the story in that way where everyone's coming together to make it. I mean, that's why I love the industry. This was a project where, for me, all of the actors became people that I respected as such wonderful, wonderful human beings. And that really helped when we were in a situation where it's not as warm as you're hoping it would be. People were cold out there, and the showrunners and executive producers could feel that these people were in it. Everybody was into the story, into the project and from behind the camera and what you see in front of the camera, everybody gave it a hundred percent. And I think you see that.' There is a lot that this show does well, after all, shows don't become number 1 hits for no reason. Transitions between timelines, differentiation between characters then and now, keeping what happened when straight is a place where even the best work can falter. We Were Liars never does, to Riley's immense credit, because the costumes she designed will not allow it. Before and After are distinct and the transitions between the two extremes are easy to follow. I asked the designer about maintaining the integrity of the story when it was divided between past and present. Cadence "Cady" Sinclair Eastman (Emily Alyn Lind) tries to piece together what happened last summer. Jessie Redmond 'We start in Summer 17 and it's really intense,' she explained, 'but as Cady starts to feel a little bit more into what could have happened, her new relationship and what changes with the Liars; there is an evolution of Cadence's look. So, we start to see some of the dresses return. And in the later episodes, she's got boots on, some of the little floral dresses and cardigans are returning, she's got some jewelry. She wants to feel attractive in front of Gat. And part of her essence, who she always has been, especially in Summer 16, is starting to come back. So the colors are a little bit different and there's a lot more subtlety. But she's starting to wake up and you can see it in her clothing subtly. That first outfit that she wears in Summer 17, when she sees the Liars for the first time, it is really representative of how she is at that moment, how cloudy and dark she is. Even the shirt she's wearing is this blue, it almost has a cloudy nature to it. The shirt speaks to where she is most emotionally.' There are subtle transitions in this narrative, carefully plotted points of reference which keep the story from ever feeling disjointed or abrupt. This is a place where costumes do a lot of heavy lifting, and Cady is a great example, her wardrobe shows us what is happening to her inside. 'She's coming back to herself,' Riley explained. 'When she's on the dock with Gat and wearing this beautiful floral dress, it's the first time that she dresses up for Gat because they're going on a date. Carina Adly MacKenzie, our amazing showrunner and executive producer, along with Julie Plec, are so involved in the story and the costumes. We worked together. And one of the things we discussed was how we manage that change. Because one of the style points that we used for Cady was the fact that she wears these high tops, which are so cute and flirty, but still show that she's a teenage girl. We decided to use that same element, but something that's a little bit edgier because Cadence is really questioning all that's going on around her subconsciously. I believe she knows when she's out with Gat that something is off. She just can't figure out what it is. To show the rebellion she's got these boots on, even though she's wearing the dress.' Harris Sinclair (David Morse) and his wife Tipper Taft Sinclair (Wendy Crewson). Jessie Redmond 'Harris,' Riley said with a laugh, 'with his idea of his Sinclair women, they're well-dressed and tanned and put together. And we never see what's happening on the inside.' Harris Sinclair (David Morse), Grandfather to the Liars, who gives off creepy vibes immediately, has very specific ideas regarding the women in his family. 'Love, and be silent' is not much of a stretch. There's a whole underlying theme related to the difference between material wealth and honest emotional connection, between perception and reality, that all feels very timely, given the state of, well, everything in 2025. 'For the Sinclairs,' Riley told me, 'it was important for me to be able to have a handful of really key pieces. But I believe that the people like Sinclairs, they're not throwing their money away. Even if she's buying a pair of $5,000 pants, those $5,000 pants, they're going to probably last, that's one piece she'll wear throughout the entire summer because they understand the value of investing in these things. The Sinclair Sisters; Bess (Candice King), Penny (Caitlin FitzGerald), and Carrie (Mamie Gummer). Jessie Redmond 'As a costume designer,' she continued, 'knowing that every single thing that we touch on the planet as humans, as people, as living beings, affects other people. Being able to work on a show like this that I think is the content itself feels really important to share. I think we're seeing a lot of change, especially in fashion, because something has to happen about the world of fast fashion. I believe that designers need to start speaking up, we need to start. And this was a huge goal of mine too, like, how can I find things that are beautifully made, designer, but don't necessarily come right off the rack of a department store. How can we use things that are secondhand or gently used or designer consignment? Especially here in Europe, it's amazing the stuff you can find, and why pay that much money for clothes?' I asked the designer if she had seen the finished episodes, what she thought about the show as a whole. 'Every time I watch any of the episodes I cry, ' Riley told me. 'I'm savoring a few of them because I wanted to watch with a couple of other people, but the last scene where she's running in that dress, I mean, that's Cady, she's becoming herself. Even though she's tanned and bronzed as Harris would like her, the woman that has gone through this incredible tragedy, the person that she has always been inside, looking for answers, she knows that this life that she's born into is something to be questioned and where does she fall in it? Where are her values? How can she make a difference? It is a fairy book story, and even though the ending is tragic, there is something so beautiful about remembering that, and using that as a guidepost.' The Liars: Cady (Emily Alyn Lind), Mirren (Esther McGregor), Johnny (Joseph Zada), and Gat (Shubham Maheshwari). Jessie Redmond/Prime The ending to this story is sad, but it is also powerful and deserves to be seen. This is not Nahum Tate and we are not in the 19th century convinced we can 'fix' Shakespeare's work so that a tragedy becomes a happy ending. Today's audiences, even our youngest adults, want the devastating emotional assault. Perhaps all of us should think about why that is a little more. As with many enormous ideas, it's summed up rather perfectly in a line by Shakespeare, one he gave to Cordelia aptly enough Bard: 'We are not the first Who, with best meaning, have incurred the worst.' All episodes of 'We Were Liars,' with gorgeous costumes designed by Amanda Riley, are now available to stream on Amazon Prime. MORE FROM FORBES Forbes All Hail Qveen Herby: A Conversation About Costume Versus Clothing By Rachel Elspeth Gross Forbes Creating Costumes For Teen True Love In Netflix's 'Forever' By Rachel Elspeth Gross Forbes 'Dressed To Kill': PBS' 'Human Footprint' Examines Apparel And Evolution By Rachel Elspeth Gross
Al-Ahram Weekly
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Al-Ahram Weekly
William Shakespeare's play King Lear is showing at Al-Qawmi Theatre - Theater - Al-Ahram Weekly
This information is correct at the time of going to press, it remains wise, however, to check with venues for any short notice alteration. Artistic Creativity Centre Theatre Gezira Exhibition Grounds, Zamalek, Tel 02 2736 3448/6 Hawadeet (Tales) play performed by The Actor Studio Theatre Company, directed by Khaled Galal (Performances run daily except Wednesdays, 9pm). The Cairo Puppet Theatre Next to the Al-Attaba Metro Station, Tel 02 2591 0954 Qatrat Nada (a drop of mist), a children play that blends puppets, poetry and music, directed by Reda Hassanein (Performances run daily, 8pm). Al-Ghad (Tomorrow) Theatre Next to Balloon Theatre, Al-Agouza, Tel 02 3304 3187 Hekayat Alsheta (The winter's tales) play is produced by Al-Ghad Theatre company, written by Ibrahim El-Husseiny and directed by Mohamed Ashry. It casts actors Heba Samy, Abeer El-Tokhy, Maya Essam and others. The play is based on improvisation and revolves around a theatre company looking for a new play to perform in the new theatrical season (Performances run daily except Mondays, 9pm). The International Park Madinet Nasr District The Legend of the Strawberry War children play is performed by Al-Shams (The Sun) Theatre Company for talents with special needs written by Sameh Osman and directed by Ali Osman (Performances run on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 7pm). Malak Opera Theatre 9 A Khalig Al-Khour St, Azbekiya district, Ramses, Tel 0122 3417152 The Hotel play produced by the Youth Theatre Company is based on Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt's play Hotel of the Two Worlds. It casts Mohamed Hany, Sherehan Kotb, Iman Reda among others, and directed by Mohamed Altayaa (Performances run on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 8pm). Miami Theatre Talaat Harb St, next to Miami Cinema, Downtown, Tel 02 2574 5651 Fi Youm wa Laila (In a day and a night) play starring actors Mohamed Ali Rizk, Mohamed El-Damarawy, Naglaa Fawzi, Rania El-Naggar among others. The play is written and directed by Mohamed Abdel-Sattar (Performances run on Thursdays and Fridays, 9pm). Metropol (The Children's National) Theatre 6 Halim St, the beginning of 26th July, Attaba, Downtown, Tel 02 2593 3334 Alhelm Halawa (The Dream is Halawa) play for children is written by Yasser Aboul-Anein, and directed by Maye Mohab (Performances run on Thursdays and Fridays, 7.30pm). Al-Qawmi (The National) Theatre Al Attaba Square, in front of Attab Post Office, Cairo, Tel, 02 25917783 King Lear play is an adaptation of William Shakespeare's play King Lear casting veteran actor Yehia El-Fakharany, Tarek El-Dessouky, Amal Abdallah, Iman Ragaai, Hassan Yousef, Ahmed El-Nasser, and directed by Shady Sorour (Performances run starting 8 July on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, 9pm). Rawabet Art Space 5 Hussien Pasha El-Meaamar St. ext. of Mahmoud Bassiouny St, Maarouf, Qasr El Nil, Downtown Gat Salima (It came back safe and sound) play is about Kawthar and Karim, who are just trying to survive in the midst of soaring prices, but life has other plans. From meddling neighbors to a long-overdue promotion, and even a break-in that shakes their world, will the pressure drive Karim to take a leap and change his life? (17 July, 8pm). I wish it's a girl play is about Anas, a young man in his last year of university, excels in his studies, has no brother, and is on his way to get a scholarship in America, but he is surprised that his mother is about to get pregnant at a late age, which spoils his entire scholarship preparation and may enter the military service and lose the opportunity for the scholarship. In light of this crisis, Anas clashes with his family in a social comedy, and Anas' main wish for 7 months is for his mother to give birth to a girl so that he doesn't lose the scholarship opportunity (24 July, 9pm, 25 July, 7, 8 and 9pm, and 26 July, 6 and 6.30pm). El Sawy Culturewheel End of 26th of July St, underneath the 15th of May Bridge, Zamalek, Tel 2736 8881/6178/2737 4448 Wisdom Hall The Sun has Disappeared puppet show is performed by El Sawy Culturewheel Puppet Theatre, written and directed by Mohamed El-Sawy (13 July, 7pm). Faces play is performed by the Egyptian Theatre Company, written and directed by Nasser Abdel-Hafeez (14 July, 8pm). Al-Salam Theatre 101 Qasr Al-Aini St, Tel 02 2795 2484/2794 3016/010 21521501 Youssef Idrees Hall Yamein Fi Awal Shimal (Right first left) play is written by Mahmoud Gamal Hedeny, starring Abdallah Saber, Ihab Mahfouz, décor by Bassem Wadiaa, music composed by Marwan Khater, and directed by Abdallah Saber (Performances run on Thursdays and Fridays, 9pm). Taliaa Theatre Attaba Square, Tel 02 2593 7948 Zaki Tolaimat Hall Carmen play is an adaptation of Prosper Mérimée's novel Carmen, casts Reem Ahmed, Mido Abdel-Qader, Nehal Fahmy, Ahmed Alaa and many more, directed by Nasser Abdel-Moneim (Performances run daily except Tuesdays, 9pm). Salah Abdel-Sabour Hall Endgame is an absurdist, tragicomic one-act play by Irish playwright Samuel Beckett represented by director Alsaid Qabeel (Performances run daily, 7.30pm). ALEXANDRIA Lycee El Horreya Theatre Qism Bab Sharqi, Alexandria, Tel 03 5913794 Gharam Fi Almasrah (Love in the Theatre) play is performed by Alexandria Theatre Company, written by Badr Moharab, and directed by Sameh El-Hadary (Performances run daily except Tuesdays, 8pm). * A version of this article appears in print in the 17 July, 2025 edition of Al-Ahram Weekly Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Al-Ahram Weekly
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Al-Ahram Weekly
The Hotel play is showing at Malak Opera Theatre - Theater - Al-Ahram Weekly
This information is correct at the time of going to press, it remains wise, however, to check with venues for any short notice alteration. Artistic Creativity Centre Theatre Gezira Exhibition Grounds, Zamalek, Tel 02 2736 3448/6 Hawadeet (Tales) play performed by The Actor Studio Theatre Company, directed by Khaled Galal (Performances run daily except Wednesdays, 9pm). The Cairo Puppet Theatre Next to the Al-Attaba Metro Station, Tel 02 2591 0954 Qatrat Nada (a drop of mist), a children play that blends puppets, poetry and music, directed by Reda Hassanein (Performances run daily, 8pm). Al-Ghad (Tomorrow) Theatre Next to Balloon Theatre, Al-Agouza, Tel 02 3304 3187 Hekayat Alsheta (The winter's tales) play is produced by Al-Ghad Theatre company, written by Ibrahim El-Husseiny and directed by Mohamed Ashry. It casts actors Heba Samy, Abeer El-Tokhy, Maya Essam and others. The play is based on improvisation and revolves around a theatre company looking for a new play to perform in the new theatrical season (Performances run daily except Mondays, 9pm). The International Park Madinet Nasr District The Legend of the Strawberry War children play is performed by Al-Shams (The Sun) Theatre Company for talents with special needs written by Sameh Osman and directed by Ali Osman (Performances run on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 7pm). Malak Opera Theatre 9 A Khalig Al-Khour St, Azbekiya district, Ramses, Tel 0122 3417152 The Hotel play produced by the Youth Theatre Company is based on Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt's play Hotel of the Two Worlds. It casts Mohamed Hany, Sherehan Kotb, Iman Reda among others, and directed by Mohamed Altayaa (Performances run on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 8pm). Miami Theatre Talaat Harb St, next to Miami Cinema, Downtown, Tel 02 2574 5651 Fi Youm wa Laila (In a day and a night) play starring actors Mohamed Ali Rizk, Mohamed El-Damarawy, Naglaa Fawzi, Rania El-Naggar among others. The play is written and directed by Mohamed Abdel-Sattar (Performances run on Thursdays and Fridays, 9pm). Metropol (The Children's National) Theatre 6 Halim St, the beginning of 26th July, Attaba, Downtown, Tel 02 2593 3334 Alhelm Halawa (The Dream is Halawa) play for children is written by Yasser Aboul-Anein, and directed by Maye Mohab (Performances run on Thursdays and Fridays, 7.30pm). Al-Qawmi (The National) Theatre Al Attaba Square, in front of Attab Post Office, Cairo, Tel, 02 25917783 King Lear play is an adaptation of William Shakespeare's play King Lear casting veteran actor Yehia El-Fakharany, Tarek El-Dessouky, Amal Abdallah, Iman Ragaai, Hassan Yousef, Ahmed El-Nasser, and directed by Shady Sorour (Performances run starting 8 July on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, 9pm). Rawabet Art Space 5 Hussien Pasha El-Meaamar St. ext. of Mahmoud Bassiouny St, Maarouf, Qasr El Nil, Downtown Gat Salima (It came back safe and sound) play is about Kawthar and Karim, who are just trying to survive in the midst of soaring prices, but life has other plans. From meddling neighbors to a long-overdue promotion, and even a break-in that shakes their world, will the pressure drive Karim to take a leap and change his life? (15, 16 and 17 July, 8pm). El Sawy Culturewheel End of 26th of July St, underneath the 15th of May Bridge, Zamalek, Tel 2736 8881/6178/2737 4448 Wisdom Hall The Sun has Disappeared puppet show is performed by El Sawy Culturewheel Puppet Theatre, written and directed by Mohamed El-Sawy (13 July, 7pm). Faces play is performed by the Egyptian Theatre Company, written and directed by Nasser Abdel-Hafeez (14 July, 8pm). Al-Salam Theatre 101 Qasr Al-Aini St, Tel 02 2795 2484/2794 3016/010 21521501 Youssef Idrees Hall Yamein Fi Awal Shimal (Right first left) play is written by Mahmoud Gamal Hedeny, starring Abdallah Saber, Ihab Mahfouz, décor by Bassem Wadiaa, music composed by Marwan Khater, and directed by Abdallah Saber (Performances run on Thursdays and Fridays, 9pm). Taliaa Theatre Attaba Square, Tel 02 2593 7948 Zaki Tolaimat Hall Carmen play is an adaptation of Prosper Mérimée's novel Carmen, casts Reem Ahmed, Mido Abdel-Qader, Nehal Fahmy, Ahmed Alaa and many more, directed by Nasser Abdel-Moneim (Performances run daily except Tuesdays, 9pm). Salah Abdel-Sabour Hall Endgame is an absurdist, tragicomic one-act play by Irish playwright Samuel Beckett represented by director Alsaid Qabeel (Performances run daily, 7.30pm). ALEXANDRIA Lycee El Horreya Theatre Qism Bab Sharqi, Alexandria, Tel 03 5913794 Gharam Fi Almasrah (Love in the Theatre) play is performed by Alexandria Theatre Company, written by Badr Moharab, and directed by Sameh El-Hadary (Performances run daily except Tuesdays, 8pm). * A version of this article appears in print in the 10 July, 2025 edition of Al-Ahram Weekly Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
