Arts & Culture - Stage & Street

Egyptian National Theatre Festival gears up for the 16th edition

Preparations are in full swing for the 16th edition of the Egyptian National Theatre Festival, scheduled to run in Cairo from 27 July to 12 August.

INTERVIEW: Farida Fahmy: Celebrating a lifetime of Egyptian dance and cultural resilience

Farida Fahmy, the renowned Egyptian dancer and founding member of the iconic Reda Troupe, spoke to Ahram Online on her 83rd birthday about her rich legacy in a group that has had a powerful impact on the country's cultural life and challenged prevailing stereotypes.

Sixth edition of Cairo International Days for Monodrama set for September

The Cairo International Days for Monodrama Festival unveiled on Friday the poster of their upcoming sixth edition, which is designed by artist Mohamed El-Koumy.

Sharm El-Sheikh Int'l Theatre Festival for Youth reveals poster for 8th edition

The management of the Sharm El-Sheikh International Theatre Festival for Youth (SITFY) revealed the poster for its eighth edition to be held in November 2023.

Remembering Egyptian actor, theatre director Saad Ardash

Renowned Egyptian theatre director, actor and academic Saad Ardash was born on 16 June 1924 in Damietta. He lived a rich creative life in Egypt and died on 13 June 2008 in the US.

Republishing: Interview with Egypt's late first prima ballerina Magda Saleh

Al-Ahram Weekly interviewed Magda Saleh on several occasions. Following her passing early today, we republish the most recent interview from 2019, in which Saleh recalls her life in art and ballet.

Egypt's prima ballerina Magda Saleh passes away in Cairo

Egypt's esteemed prima ballerina Magda Saleh passed away in the early hours of Sunday in Cairo.

Ahmed Helmy delivers a powerful Memo in Jeddah

Renowned Egyptian actor concluded five performances of his successful play Memo in Jeddah.

From slums to stardom: Uganda's Ghetto Kids

The sprawling slums of Kampala are a far cry from the glitzy stage of Britain's Got Talent, where a group of Ugandan street kids will be performing in Sunday's grand finale of the hit UK television show.

Egypt announces winners of state Nile Awards: Abdel-Salam Eid, Mohammed Enani & Ali El-Din Hilal

Egypt’s Supreme Council of Culture (SCC) announced on Tuesday that its Nile Awards for art, literature, and social sciences for 2023 have been given to fine artist Abdel-Salam Eid, late translator Mohammed Enani, and thinker and professor Ali El-Din Hilal, respectively.

Cairo Int'l Fest for Experimental Theatre extends submission deadline for 30th edition

The management of the Cairo International Festival for Experimental Theatre (CIFET) has extended the deadline for submission of theatre plays by Egyptian, regional and international troupes.

Kalam Aflam introduces vibrant Arab art to Parisian audience

Kalam Aflam, a Paris-based association that promotes emerging Arab artists, hosted the Coming of Age multidisciplinary event on 4 May.

Egypt's Start Your Dream theatre workshops now accepting applications for 3rd edition

The Start Your Dream project welcomes people interested in theatrical arts to apply for its third edition that will span across Arish, followed by Minya and Menoufiya

Not to be missed: Alphaville at Alexandria French Institute, Said El-Artist at Tahrir Cultural Centre

Ahram Online highlights a selection of do-not-miss events this week (3-9 May) in Cairo

Egyptian theatre director Mazen El-Gharabawy on jury for Carthage Int'l Monodrama Festival

Egyptian theatre director Mazen El-Gharabawy is on the jury member for the international competition at the fifth edition of the Carthage International Monodrama Festival (CIMF) in Tunisia, which runs from 30 April to 7 May 2023.

Contemporary Dance Night: Call for submissions from mid-career dancers and choreographers

The Contemporary Dance Night (CDN) continues to accept submissions from dancers and choreographers for a two months residency programme in Cairo, Egypt.

30th Cairo International Festival for Experimental Theatre entry deadline nears

Management of the 30th Cairo International Festival for Experimental Theatre revealed it continues to accept entries until mid-May.

Not to be missed: Tales of popular Egyptian folk sayings, Irtigalia performance, Hazem Shaheen in concert

Ahram Online highlights a selection of do-not-miss events this week (12-18 April) in Egypt

Ramadan programme Hal Helalak continues in Cairo Opera for 7th edition

The seventh edition of the Ramadan programme Hal Helalak (Your Crescent Appears) was launched in the Cairo Opera House's Hanagar Theatre on Thursday with a performance from Ali El Helbawi.

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