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
Zat Wa Alredaa Alahmar (Little Red Riding Hood) puppet theatre show for children with voice acting by a number of stars such as Isaad Younis, Hala Fakher, Mayan Elsayed, Samy Meghawry among others. Music by Sherif El-Weseimy, décor by Shady Qatamesh, written by Waleed Kamal and directed by Nadia El-Shweikh
(Performances run on Thursdays and Fridays, 6.30pm).
Creativity Centre
The Cairo Opera House grounds, Tel 2736 3446
Hawadeet (Tales) play is performed by graduates of the Actor Studio, directed by Khaled Galal (Performances run on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 6.30pm).
Al-Ghad (Tomorrow) Theatre
Next to Balloon Theatre, Al-Agouza, Tel 02 3304 3187
Haflet Alkatshab (the Ketchup Party) play is presented by Samir El-Asfoury School Project. The show casts Basma Shawky, Fekry Selim, Yasmine Osama, and many more. Written by Mohamed Zenaty, music and melodies by Ahmed El-Nasser, directed by Mohamed Kamel
(Performances run daily except Mondays and Tuesdays, 7pm).
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).
Metropol (The Children’s National) Theatre
6 Halim St, the beginning of 26th July, Attaba, Downtown, Tel 02 2593 3334
Obour Wa Intesar (Crossing and Victory) play for children celebrates the Six October War victory. It casts Shaimaa Hassan, Mansour Abdel-Qader, Ayman Beshay, and many more. It is written and directed by Mohamed El-Kholy
(Performances run on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, 8pm).
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 on Thursdays and Fridays, 9pm and Saturdays and Sundays, 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).
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).
The Theatre
Movenpick, 6th of October City, Giza
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the legendary Umm Kulthoum’s passing, El Adl Group Studios is presenting a groundbreaking musical show that brings her story to life on stage
(8 and 9 January, 8.30pm).
Taliaa Theatre
Attaba Square, Tel 02 2593 7948
Zaki Tolaimat Hall
Carmen play is an adaptation of Prosper Merimee'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).
Teatro Arkan
Arkan Plaza, El-Sheikh Zayed, Giza, Egypt
The Devil Backstage is a jukebox musical performed by Carnivalia Theatre. A struggling theatre company. A cast on the edge. Big dreams and bigger egos, and a Devil who knows exactly what everyone wants. As rehearsals spiral and ambitions clash, the line between art and temptation begins to blur. Fueled by iconic songs, bold movement and musical numbers, unpredictable twists, The Devil Backstage dives into the chaos behind the curtain; where fame, love, and success are never what they seem (9 January, 8pm).
ALEXANDRIA
Lycee El Horreya Theatre
Qism Bab Sharqi, Alexandria, Tel 03 5913794
The Last Round play, produced by the Alexandria Theatere Company, will inaugurate the "100-Night Show" initiative launched by The Artistic House of Theatre. Alexandria will host a diverse selection of theatrical performances as part of the initiative. The Lycee El Horreya Theatre is preparing to launch the performances, with each show running for ten consecutive nights beginning with The Last Round. The play is set during the Great Depression in the United States, depicting the suffering of the poor and their pursuit of hope amidst suffocating economic crises, in a humanistic portrayal that reflects the struggle for survival and the clinging to dreams. The show stars Abdel Rahman Mustafa, Manar El Badry, Mohamed Khaled, Dalia Samir, Ahmed Siam, and Ziad Reda. Poetry: Anas Al Nili, music and composition by Youssef El Haddad, choreography by Mohamed Mizo, makeup by Alaa Sami, lighting by Ibrahim Hassan, set and costumed design by Mohamed El Barshoumi, costume execution by Shaimaa Mokhtar, executive director by Akram Naguib, written and directed by Ibrahim Hassan
(Performances will run until 10 January, 8.30pm).
* A version of this article appears in print in the 8 January, 2026 edition of Al-Ahram Weekly
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