Cairo International Festival for Experimental Theatre (CIFET) called for submissions of plays by theatre troupes wishing to participate in the festival's 33rd edition (1-8 September 2026).
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Egypt's city of Ismailia hosts the 25th edition of the Ismaïlia International Festival for Folk Arts, with performances across multiple venues throughout the governorate. The festival runs from 24 to 30 October 2025, showcasing 25 participating troupes from Egypt and abroad.
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Allegations of censorship threw a major theatre festival in Serbia into turmoil on Monday, as the government faces increasing complaints it is stifling dissent while trying to face down long-running protests.
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The second edition of the Short Plays Festival is scheduled to run from 16 to 23 October at the Academy of Theatrical Arts in Cairo.
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Following its successful staging in Sharjah in 2022, the Egyptian adaptation of Duncan Macmillan's play Every Brilliant Thing returns to the Emirati city this month.
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The 6th edition of the Baghdad International Theatre Festival (10–16 October) has welcomed a strong Egyptian delegation among its distinguished guests and jury members — theatre professionals spanning creative, institutional, and critical spheres.
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Ahram Online highlights a selection of do-not-miss events this week, 8-14 October, in Cairo and Alexandria.
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It began with a pin, then came a song, and soon, a red carpet statement. Now, across stages, screens, and festivals, a growing wave of artists around the world is refusing to stay silent about Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza.
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The Eazees International Festival for Women’s Theater, which opened on 25 September, wrapped up its third edition last Thursday at the El-Reyhani Theater in downtown Cairo. The closing night included the launch of the second edition of the Nehad Selaiha Incubator.
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Egypt's Culture Ministry has planned over 500 events to celebrate the 6 October victory. Carrying the slogan And Egypt Rejoiced, the celebrations will be held throughout the country across all governorates and multiple cultural sectors.
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Ahram Online highlights a selection of do-not-miss events this week 1-7 October in Cairo
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Ahram Online highlights a selection of do-not-miss events this week from 24 to 30 September in Cairo.
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The third edition of the Eazees International Women's Theatre Festival (EIWTF) will feature 15 performances from six countries, along with workshops, seminars, film screenings, and other cultural events.
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The 8th edition of the Cairo International Monodrama Days will honour esteemed Egyptian actor Abdulaziz Makhyoon in recognition of his rich artistic career and outstanding contributions to Egyptian theatre.
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The play, titled Hawadeet (Tales) and directed by Khaled Galal, brings modern-day tales to life with humor, heart, and raw honesty
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In its 15th edition this year, the Alexandria International Theatre Festival (AITF, 15-20 September) is offering 17 theatrical performances from around the world.
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Minister of Culture Ahmed Fouad Hanno announced that 18 March will be celebrated annually as Egyptian Folk Art Day.
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Sameh Mahran, the president of the 32nd edition of the Cairo International Festival for Experimental Theatre, which takes place from 1 to 8 September, reflected during an interview on the festival's innovations, challenges, and vision.
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A panel titled "Theatre and Artificial Intelligence: Innovation or Threat?" sparked a lively debate during the 32nd Cairo International Festival for Experimental Theatre.
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The 32nd edition of the Cairo International Festival for Experimental Theatre (CIFET) kicked off on Monday with an opening ceremony at the Cairo Opera House.
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