Saudi Play 'The Hoop' Premieres at Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Saudi play 'The Hoop' opened at Edinburgh Festival Fringe in the Scottish capital, offering the first public UK staging of a rising Saudi theatrical title. Directed by Fahad Al‑Dosari and translated into English, the play is set in a stark, cyclical world and uses symbolic action to probe themes of repetition and existential alienation.
Presented as part of the Sitar programme, which supports emerging Saudi theatre talent, the production has already won recognition in the Kingdom. It was awarded Best Contemporary Show at Riyadh Theatre Festival 2024 and took part in France's Avignon Festival earlier this year.
Running until August 5th, 'The Hoop' complements emerging theatre voices with minimalist stagecraft and universal themes, challenging audiences to consider the deeper human rhythms beneath everyday existence.
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