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).
Falaki Theatre
AUC Tahrir Campus, 24 Falaki St, Abdeen, Downtown, Tel 012 88721446
Falaki Mainstage Theatre
El Kadeya Eli Heya play is about the city which is called Abadira, in an unknown place and at an unspecified time, the people of Abadira live in peace. Suddenly, Sonbol appears; a man who, unintentionally, can reveal what is hidden and unspoken. A comic and satirical match between a team of frogs and a team of roosters unfolds
(22, 23, 24 and 25 January, 8pm).
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).
El Sawy Culturewheel
End of 26th of July St, underneath the 15th of May Bridge, Zamalek, Tel 2736 8881/6178/2737 4448
Wisdom Hall
Habset Safar (Travel Imprisonment) play is performed by The Story Theatre Troupe, written and directed by Shady Nabil
(24 January, 7pm).
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
(22 and 23 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).
ALEXANDRIA
Lycee El Horreya Theatre
Qism Bab Sharqi, Alexandria, Tel 03 5913794
Press to Open the Package is the second play in the "100 Nights of Shows" Initiative in Alexandria. Produced by the Alexandria Theatre Company, led by director Mohamed Morsi, the play is written and directed by Ashraf Ali. The show belongs to the genre of dark comedy and presents social commentary aimed at families and young people. It revolves around three young men facing psychological pressures and conflicts, along with a loss of connection with their families and emotional turmoil during their university years. The play reflects the details of daily life for this generation, highlighting the differences in thinking patterns between them and previous generations, and their journey of searching for identity and achieving ambitions amidst contemporary challenges. The cast includes Marwan Mahmoud, Buthaina Alaa, Jana Adel, Akram Naguib, Mohamed Farid, and Mirna Mohamed. Set and costume design by Nada Abdel-Azim; choreography by Samir Nasri; makeup by Alaa Sami; lighting by Moaz Medhat; with musical arrangement by Hani Magdy
(Performances will run daily from 23 January to 1 February, 8pm).
* A version of this article appears in print in the 22 January, 2026 edition of Al-Ahram Weekly
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