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
Ramadan Joy play produced by the Al-Saha Theatre Company, led by artist Essam El-Shweikh. The play is written by and stars Essam El-Shweikh, directed by Sherif Ezzat, and features Emad Hamdi, Nadia El-Shweikh, Mohamed Abdel-Wahab, Fahd Said, Samer El-Meniawy, Alaa El-Wakil, Hossam Sayed, Iman Yahya, and Dalia Tarek. The music is composed by Mohamed Shehata, costumes are designed by Noha Darag, and set design is by Amr Hassan, executed by Ehab Abdel-Moneim. Popular singer Mohamed El-Mansi, under the direction of maestro Ibrahim Alaa, also participates in the artistic blend of acting, live choreography, and live music
(Performances run daily until 15 March, 9pm, free of charge).
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).
Al-Hanager Arts Centre
Gezira Exhibition Grounds, Zamalek, Tel 02 2735 6861
Al-Leila Al-Kebira (The Grand Night) famous puppet operetta is produced by the Cairo Puppet Theatre Company under the direction of Osama Mohamed Ali. The operetta is considered the most popular work in the history of Egyptian puppet theatre. It presents an artistic and theatrical panorama of the Egyptian folk festival in an innovative way that blends words, music, and visual puppetry. The lyrics are by the late poet Salah Jaheen, the music by the late composer Sayed Mekawy, the puppet design by the late puppeteer Nagi Shaker, and the direction by the late Salah El-Sakka. Mustafa Kamel designed the set, ensuring the work remains a cornerstone of puppet theatre heritage and maintains its popularity among all age groups
(Performances run daily until 13 March, 8.30pm).
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 until 13 March, 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).
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