Exhibitions showcasing a plethora of Egyptian artists
 

We selected four Cairo galleries showcasing group exhibitions of Egypt's diverse and talented artists. Read more here.

Studio Emad Eddin Festival for Student Theatre
 

Between 11 and 21 July, Studio Emad Eddin is holding a theatre festival showcasing student talents.
The performances take place at Rawabet Art Space.
Check the programme on the Studio’s Facebook Page.

Oppenheimer
 

Wednesday 19 July
Across cinemas

Written and directed by Christopher Nolan, Oppenheimer is an IMAX® -shot epic thriller that thrusts audiences into the pulse-pounding paradox of the enigmatic man who must risk destroying the world in order to save it.

The film stars Robert Downey Jr, Emily Blunt, Florence Pugh, Cillian Murphy, and Matt Damon.

Matrah Matrouh
 

Wednesday 19 July
Across cinemas

Set during the 1940s in Egypt, an accident puts an Egyptian worker and his family in danger during the outbreak of war, and soon, a conflict erupts between the family and the foreign forces.

The film stars Mahmoud Hemeida, Karim Afifi, Shaima Seif, Laila Ahmed Zaher, Sami Maghawry, Mohamed El Sadni.

Cobweb
 

Thursday 20 July
Across cinemas

Eight-year-old Peter is plagued by a mysterious, constant tapping, from inside his bedroom wall – a tapping that his parents insist is all in his imagination. As Peter’s fear intensifies, he believes that his parents (Lizzy Caplan and Antony Starr) could be hiding a terrible, dangerous secret and questions their trust. 

The film stars Woody Norman, Antony Starr, Lizzy Caplan, Cleopatra Coleman.

Paper Dolls
 

Thursday 20 and Friday 21 July, 8pm
Rawabet Theatre, 5 Hussein Basha Al Meamari, Downtown Cairo

Two lovers' fate is tied to having a child for the world, trapped in a closed room. As events unfold, they discover that their destiny is the search for freedom. While they agree on the vision, their paths diverge, each seeing freedom in their own way. The husband sacrifices everything for complete freedom, while the wife finds freedom in enjoying her surroundings and escaping complex problems.

This is the final performance of the Studio Emad Eddin Festival for Student Theatre.

Blala's Mawawel
 

Saturday 22 July, 9pm
Room Art Space, 10 Etehaad Al Mohamin, Garden City, Cairo

The performance features traditional mawwal singing (a genre of traditional Arabic vocal music), accompanied by folklore singer Shaimaa El-Nubi.

Klaxics
 

Saturday 22 July, 7pm
Jesuit Cultural Center, 298 Port Said Street, Cleopatra, Alexandria

Founded and led by Dalia Ihab Younis, Klaxics is an Egyptian a-cappella ensemble. Klaxics (or Kalaxkeyat in Arabic) is a portmanteau of the words “klaxon” and “classics,” combining the everyday noise of klaxons with the art of classical singing. 

The Goldfish - film screening
 

Monday 24 July, 7pm
Goethe-Institut Kairo, Dokki Mesaha, Cairo

Written and directed by Alireza Golafshan, this 2019 film is a feel-good comedy about tax evasion and disability.

The film stars Tom Schilling, Klaas Heufer-Umlauf, Lisa Bitter.

Interactive Theatre Performance: Irtigalia
 

Tuesday 25 July, 9pm
American University in Cairo - Tahrir Square, main garden, Cairo

This live improvised and interactive comedy theatre show was founded by AUC Alum Ramsi Lehner ‘05. With no script or preparation, each sketch is decided by the audience making for an unpredictable once-in-a-lifetime experience.