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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:
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:
Al-Ahram Weekly
04-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Al-Leila Al-Kebira operetta will be shown in Ramadan at the Cairo Puppet Theatre - Theater - Al-Ahram Weekly
The Cairo Puppet Theatre Next to Al-Attaba Metro Station, Tel 02 2591 0954 Al-Leila Al-Kebira (The Big Night) famous operetta, written by Salah Jahin and directed by Salah El-Sakka (Performances run daily from 6 to 21 Ramadan, 9pm). The Floating Theatre Abdel-Aziz Al-Saoud St, in front of Salaheddin Mosque, Al Manial, Tel 02 2368 4047, 012 8531 1358/ 0100 5233623 Main Theatre Maraya Electra (Electra's Mirrors) play is produced by The Youth Theatre, written by Metwali Hamed and directed by Ayman Mustafa (Performances run on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 10pm). Small Theatre Alsemsemiya play is performed by a group of the theatre budding actors, music composed by Haitham Darwish, decor and costumes designed by Samah Nabil, written and directed by Said Soliman, (Performances run on Thursdays and Fridays, 9pm). Al-Hanager Arts Centre Cairo Opera Complex, Gezira Exhibition Grounds, Zamalek, Tel Tel 02 2735 6861 Qatrat Alnada (Dew Drop) play written and directed by Reda Hassanein, scheduled to be shown from 6 to 21 Ramadan. The Puppet Theatre square will also present the show 'Ramadan Joy,' written by Essam El-Shawekh and directed by Sherif Ezzat. (Performances run daily from 6 to 12 Ramadan, 9pm). The International Park Madinet Nasr District Candy Crush children play is performed by Al-Shams (The Sun) Theatre Company for those with special abilities written by Said Haggag and directed by Mohamed Metwaly (Performances run on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 7pm). Malak Opera Theatre 9 A Khalig Al-Khour St, Azbekiya district, Ramses, Tel 0122 3417152 Qabl Alkhoroug (before the exit) play starring Sherehan Qotb, Mohamed Abdel-Wahab, Lamiaa Gaafar, is written by Mohamed Zenaty, directed by Hany El-Sayed, with music composed by Mohamed Qabil, decor and costumes designed by Mohamed Hashem (Performances run on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 8pm). Miami Theatre Talaat Harb St, next to Miami Cinema, Downtown, Tel 02 2574 5651 Ala'yal Fahmet (the children understood) play is an adaptation of Sound of the Music musical, produced by the Comedy Theatre and directed by Shady Sorour (Performances run on Thursdays and Fridays, 8.30pm). 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 Mish Romeo wa Juliet (Not Romeo and Juliet) play is an adaptation of William Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet casting singer Ali El-Haggar, actress Rania Farid Shawqi, poetry by poet Amin Haddad, and directed by Essam El-Sayyed (Performances run daily except Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9pm and Sundays, 7pm). Al-Salam Theatre 101 Qasr Al-Aini St, Tel 02 2795 2484/2794 3016/010 21521501 Youm Assem Gedan play is produced by the Comedy Theatre Company starring Mustafa Mansour, Haidy Refaat, Sherehan El-Shazli, and many more. Décor by Mohamed Fathy, lightening by Ezz Helmy, written by Ayman El-Nemr and directed by Amr Hassaan (Performances run on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 9pm). Aageeb wa Aageeba musical theatrical performance is produced by the Modern Theatre Company starring Sayyed El-Roumy, Doaa Ramadan, Ihab Bakir, Reda Tolba, and many more. Décor by Sarah Shoukry, lightening by Abu-Bakr El-Sherif, costumes designed by Samah Nabil, music composed by Mahmoud Wahid, choreography by Ahmed Samir, written by Said Haggag and directed by Mohamed El-Soghair (Performances run daily except Tuesdays, 9.30pm). Youssef Idrees Hall 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). Khetat Cupid (cupid's plan) play casts actors Abdel-Moneim Riyad, Kareem El-Hosseiny, Nawal Samir, and many more. Décor by Ahmed Amin, lighting by Abu Bakr El-Sherif, music by Tamer Abdel-Meguid, written by Abdallah El-Shaaer, and directed by Ahmed Fouad (Performances run on Thursdays and Fridays, 8.30pm). Taliaa Theatre Attaba Square, Tel 02 2593 7948 Salah Abdel-Sabour Hall Laabet Alnahaya (Endgame) is an absurdist, tragicomic one-act play by Irish playwright Samuel Beckett, produced by Taliaa Theatre. Starring Mahmoud Zaki and Lamiaa Gaafar, décor by Ahmed Gamal, costumes designed by Maha Abdel-Rahman, prepared and directed by Alsaid Qabil (Performances run daily except Tuesdays, 9.30pm). Zaki Tolaimat Hall Opera Alataba (Alataba Opera) play is casting Mohamed Abdel-Fattah, Doaa Hamza, décor by Omar Ghayat, costumes designed by Maye Kamal, written and directed by Hany Afifi (Performances run on Fridays, 7pm). ALEXANDRIA Lycee El Horreya Theatre Qism Bab Sharqi, Alexandria, Tel 03 5913794 Hazem Hassem Gedan (Hazem is very strict) play is written by Walid Youssef and directed by Mohamed Moursi (Performances run on Thursdays and Fridays, 8pm). An Adventure in the Mythical City children play is produced by Alexandria Theatre Company, written by Ayman Feteha and directed by Monica Joseph (Performances run on Saturdays and Sundays, 8pm). * A version of this article appears in print in the 6 March, 2025 edition of Al-Ahram Weekly Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Al-Ahram Weekly
02-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Play theatrical performance concludes its shows before Ramadan at Al-Ghad Theatre
The Cairo Puppet Theatre Next to Al-Attaba Metro Station, Tel 02 2591 0954 Zat and the Red Dress children play is written by Walid Kamal and directed by Nadia El-Shweikh (Performances run on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, 8pm). The Floating Theatre Abdel-Aziz Al-Saoud St, in front of Salaheddin Mosque, Al Manial, Tel 02 2368 4047, 012 8531 1358/ 0100 5233623 Main Theatre Maraya Electra (Electra's Mirrors) play is produced by The Youth Theatre, written by Metwali Hamed and directed by Ayman Mustafa (Performances run on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 10pm). Small Theatre Alsemsemiya play is performed by a group of the theatre budding actors, music composed by Haitham Darwish, decor and costumes designed by Samah Nabil, written and directed by Said Soliman, (Performances run on Thursdays and Fridays, 9pm). Al-Ghad (Tomorrow) Theatre Next to Balloon Theatre, Al-Agouza, Tel 02 3304 3187 Play is produced by the Al-Ghad Theatre company, led by the artist Sameh Megahed, written by Sameh Mahran and directed by Mohamed Abdel-Rahman, It casts actors Ali Kamalo, Galal Osman, Abeer El-Tokhi, Ahmed Nabil 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 on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 8pm). The International Park Madinet Nasr District Candy Crush children play is performed by Al-Shams (The Sun) Theatre Company for those with special abilities written by Said Haggag and directed by Mohamed Metwaly (Performances run on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 7pm). Malak Opera Theatre 9 A Khalig Al-Khour St, Azbekiya district, Ramses, Tel 0122 3417152 Qabl Alkhoroug (before the exit) play starring Sherehan Qotb, Mohamed Abdel-Wahab, Lamiaa Gaafar, is written by Mohamed Zenaty, directed by Hany El-Sayed, with music composed by Mohamed Qabil, decor and costumes designed by Mohamed Hashem (Performances run on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 8pm). Miami Theatre Talaat Harb St, next to Miami Cinema, Downtown, Tel 02 2574 5651 Ala'yal Fahmet (the children understood) play is an adaptation of Sound of the Music musical, produced by the Comedy Theatre and directed by Shady Sorour (Performances run on Thursdays and Fridays, 8.30pm). 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 Mish Romeo wa Juliet (Not Romeo and Juliet) play is an adaptation of William Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet casting singer Ali El-Haggar, actress Rania Farid Shawqi, poetry by poet Amin Haddad, and directed by Essam El-Sayyed (Performances run daily except Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9pm and Sundays, 7pm). Al-Salam Theatre 101 Qasr Al-Aini St, Tel 02 2795 2484/2794 3016/010 21521501 Youm Assem Gedan play is produced by the Comedy Theatre Company starring Mustafa Mansour, Haidy Refaat, Sherehan El-Shazli, and many more. Décor by Mohamed Fathy, lightening by Ezz Helmy, written by Ayman El-Nemr and directed by Amr Hassaan (Performances run on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 9pm). Aageeb wa Aageeba musical theatrical performance is produced by the Modern Theatre Company starring Sayyed El-Roumy, Doaa Ramadan, Ihab Bakir, Reda Tolba, and many more. Décor by Sarah Shoukry, lightening by Abu-Bakr El-Sherif, costumes designed by Samah Nabil, music composed by Mahmoud Wahid, choreography by Ahmed Samir, written by Said Haggag and directed by Mohamed El-Soghair (Performances run daily except Tuesdays, 9.30pm). Youssef Idrees Hall 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). Khetat Cupid (cupid's plan) play casts actors Abdel-Moneim Riyad, Kareem El-Hosseiny, Nawal Samir, and many more. Décor by Ahmed Amin, lighting by Abu Bakr El-Sherif, music by Tamer Abdel-Meguid, written by Abdallah El-Shaaer, and directed by Ahmed Fouad (Performances run on Thursdays and Fridays, 8.30pm). Taliaa Theatre Attaba Square, Tel 02 2593 7948 Salah Abdel-Sabour Hall Laabet Alnahaya (Endgame) is an absurdist, tragicomic one-act play by Irish playwright Samuel Beckett, produced by Taliaa Theatre. Starring Mahmoud Zaki and Lamiaa Gaafar, décor by Ahmed Gamal, costumes designed by Maha Abdel-Rahman, prepared and directed by Alsaid Qabil (Performances run daily except Tuesdays, 9.30pm). Zaki Tolaimat Hall Opera Alataba (Alataba Opera) play is casting Mohamed Abdel-Fattah, Doaa Hamza, décor by Omar Ghayat, costumes designed by Maye Kamal, written and directed by Hany Afifi (Performances run on Fridays, 7pm). ALEXANDRIA Bibliotheca Alexandrina Port Said St, Chatby, Alexandria 21526, Tel (03) 4839999 Small Hall Let's Kitchen! theatrical performance is performed by Recto Verso Group and directed by Mona Magdelany (28 February, 7pm). Lycee El Horreya Theatre Qism Bab Sharqi, Alexandria, Tel 03 5913794 Hazem Hassem Gedan (Hazem is very strict) play is written by Walid Youssef and directed by Mohamed Moursi (Performances run on Thursdays and Fridays, 8pm). An Adventure in the Mythical City children play is produced by Alexandria Theatre Company, written by Ayman Feteha and directed by Monica Joseph (Performances run on Saturdays and Sundays, 8pm). * A version of this article appears in print in the 27 February, 2025 edition of Al-Ahram Weekly Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
