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).
Miami Theatre
Talaat Harb St, next to Miami Cinema, Downtown, Tel 02 2574 5651
Ibn El-Osoul (Son of Good Breeds) play is produced by the Comedy Theater Company, led by artist Yasser El-Toubgy, and written and directed by Mourad Mounir. The play casts Mirna Walid, Mustafa Shawky, Mahmoud Amer, Hassan El-Arabi, Laila Mourad, Youssef Mourad, Hamed Said, and many more. Set design by Hamdy Attia, choreography by Diaa Shafik, lighting by Mahmoud El-Husseini, costumes by Nourhan Trabia, lyrics by Ahmed El-Sherif, music composed by Ahmed El-Nasser, makeup by Adham Afifi, and executive directors Magdy Obeid, Mahmoud Geddo, and Tamer Badir. Written and directed by Mourad Mounir.
(Performances run daily, 8pm).
Al-Qawmi (The National) Theatre
Al Attaba Square, in front of Attab Post Office, Cairo, Tel, 02 25917783
Ya Ahl Alamana (O People of Trust) popular theatrical production is presented
during the holy month of Ramadan, written by late poet Fouad Haddad,
adapted to theatre by Mohamed Rizk, and directed by Ahmed Ismail.
Starring National Theatre stars: Mofeed Ashour, Youssef Ismail, Rehab Rasmy
and singers Mostafa Sami and Noha Hafez. Music by Mohamed Ezzat, Set and costume design by Mai Kamal, executive directors: Ahmed Shehata and Mohamed Abu Youssef. Tickets available at the box office with Visa only
(Performances will run daily from 27 February for two weeks, 9.30pm).
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).
ALEXANDRIA
Lycee El Horreya Theatre
Qism Bab Sharqi, Alexandria, Tel 03 5913794
The Night Has Grown So Big, the third play in the "100-Night Show" initiative in Alexandria during Ramadan. Produced by the Alexandria Theatre Troupe, the play is written and directed by Ehab Younis.
The play belongs to the dramatic, musical, and theatrical genre and explores the struggle of a person with their past when confronted with a different reality and a future that does not resemble their old dreams.
In a poetic and fantastical treatment, the puppets of "The Big Night" engage in an imagined daily dialogue with the show's protagonist, seeking liberation from constraints and shackles, attempting to complete their story and raise questions about art, freedom, and memory.
The show features a selection of Alexandria's finest artists and creators, including Khaled Mahrous, Hashem Othman, Mamdouh Hanafi, Mohamed El-Maddah, and Hossam El-Hawary, with the participation of young talents Menna Gamal, Mariam Gamal, Fares Fayyad, and Ahmed Ibrahim. The set and costume design are by Walid Gaber, music and lyrics by Haitham Bassiouni, choreography by Ahmed El-Sayed (Amico), assistant director Ismail Gaadar, executive directors Nahed Adel and Mahmoud Fisher, makeup by Amal Shata, and lighting by Ahmed Tarek
(Performances will run from 27 February for 10 consecutive days, 9pm).
* A version of this article appears in print in the 26 February, 2026 edition of Al-Ahram Weekly
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