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Al-Ahram Weekly
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Al-Ahram Weekly
18th Egyptian National Theatre Festival features 35 plays in the main competition - Stage & Street - Arts & Culture
The 18th edition of the Egyptian National Theatre Festival - scheduled to take place between 20 July and 6 August - will feature 35 plays in its main competition, as well as many other activities on the competition's sidelines. This year, the competing performances represent an extensive array of troupes, from those staged by groups operating under different sectors of the Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Youth and Sports, Cultural Palaces, to works by students of the Higher Institute of Theatrical Arts, Art House for Theatre, Cultural Palaces, Ministry of Youth and Sports, Academy of Arts, private theatres, and university theatre teams. Many of the plays have already premiered and garnered acclaim among audiences and critics alike, while others are new to the large audiences. The festival's programme will include productions by the Art House for Theatre: Carmen (directed by Nasser Abdel Moneim), Women's Prison (Youssef Mourad), Casino (Amr Hassan), Hekayat El-Sheta (Winter Tales, by Mohamed El-Ashry), Funduq El-Alamein (Hotel Alamein, by Mohamed Taye'), and others representing troupes of different Egyptian state theatres. The General Authority of Cultural Palaces will present plays by troupes from Cairo and other governorates. These include Laanat Zekar (The Curse of Zekar, directed by Ibrahim El-Sayed El-Fiqi, a play produced by Kafr El-Sheikh Troupe), Cinema 30 (directed by Mohamed El-Haddad and presented by Beheira National Troupe), Al-Yad Al-Sawda (The Black Hand, directed by Bishoy Emad and representing Port Said Specialised Troupe), and others. The Ministry of Youth and Sports will present two plays: Jarrarayn El-Sawaqi (The Waterwheel Wagons, by Ziad Hany Kamal from the Higher Institute of Theatrical Arts), and Enta El-Samaa W Ana El-Ard (You Are the Sky and I Am the Earth, by a troupe from Tanta University, directed by El-Saeed Mansi). Numerous other plays will showcase a variety of Egyptian talents, including, among others, Hawadit, a play written and directed by Khaled Galal as part of the graduation project of the third batch (Group A) of the Future Stars programme Galal had launched at the Creativity Centre, which he runs. Students of the Academy of Theatrical Arts will participate in the festival through several productions, including El-Wahsh (The Monster, written and directed by Mohamed Adel El-Naggar), Les Misérables (Mahmoud Abdel Razek), and Al-Awlad El-Tayyiboon Yastahikoon El-Aataf (Good Boys Deserve Sympathy, by Mohamed Ayman). A troupe from Banha University will stage Ashab El-Ard (People of the Land, directed by Mohamed Zaki), while Beni Suef University will present Mohakama El-Sayed Arthur Miller (The Trial of Mr. Arthur Miller, directed by Youssef El-Mansour). Those and several other performances celebrating local talent will fill the stages of Cairo and other cities' theatres. Besides plays, the festival will also hold several workshops and seminars. The latter will examine the intellectual and aesthetic shifts within Egyptian theatre. On the festival's sidelines, writing competitions that aim to foster young playwrights and researchers' creativity will be held. For instance, the highly anticipated playwriting competition saw the submission of more than 150 plays. The winners will be revealed during the festival's days. Launched in 2006, the Egyptian National Theatre Festival has grown to become the largest annual event focusing on Egypt's theatre movement. The festival's mission is to celebrate all forms of theatrical practices in Egypt and open dialogues between artists and critics, while creating bridges between generations of Egyptian creatives. The festival's 18th edition will take place between 20 July and 6 August. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
The Age
5 days ago
- Sport
- The Age
Race-by-race tips and preview for Grafton on Sunday
Selections based on a soft track. Race 1 1. Gaylord is a former Peter Snowden-trained galloper having his first start here for Matthew Dunn. He was placed at Canterbury on debut before tackling another two city races. Dunn has given him two trials in preparation for this resuming run, and he won a heat at Doomben last month. 11. Torque Ti Amo debuted with a midfield effort at this track last September and resumes here after two trials. She should be primed to run well. 8. Rock On Angel was placed at the Sunshine Coast at her only start and is first-up here after two trials. 9. Exceed Me ran third at Port Macquarie at his only start and can figure here without surprising. How to play it: Gaylord WIN. Race 2 2. Star Ambition was a winner on debut at the Sunshine Coast then ran second at Eagle Farm before being unplaced in two Gold Coast runs. He resumes here on the back of two trial wins and looks set to sprint well fresh. 5. Beyond My Ken has finished seventh in his past two starts at Scone and has the advantage of barrier one in this event. 4. Mofeed bolted in when scoring a last-start Scone victory and could go on with the job now he's broken through. 7. Humphree Bear won a maiden at this track in February and ran second at Murwillumbah at his last start. How to play it: Star Ambition WIN. Race 3 4. Another Peach was placed in three runs last campaign before being spelled. She had two trials before resuming at Mudgee and running a solid race when finishing second. She has plenty of upside and can break through in this. 3. Piedi Veloci ran well when a last-start second at Coffs Harbour and can show up again here with a repeat. 6. Herald Angel has been placed in each of two starts and warrants thought again despite the wide barrier. 11. Sawmill has been placed in all four starts to date and only needs to maintain that form to be in the thick of things again. How to play it: Another Peach WIN. Race 4 10. Diamondsaremio has finished third at Moree and Tamworth either side of a sixth at Coffs Harbour. She should get a good run from the inside barrier in this event and gets her chance to bounce back to top form. 13. Rock The Machine hit the line well to score as favourite at Port Macquarie when last produced and has bright claims again with a repeat of that. 3. Monte Maximus was a Casino winner before a last-start fifth in Highway grade at Rosehill. 8. Aye Aye Skipper has been racing well with a couple of recent placings and has claims again. How to play it: Diamondsaremio EACH WAY.
Sydney Morning Herald
5 days ago
- Sport
- Sydney Morning Herald
Race-by-race tips and preview for Grafton on Sunday
Selections based on a soft track. Race 1 1. Gaylord is a former Peter Snowden-trained galloper having his first start here for Matthew Dunn. He was placed at Canterbury on debut before tackling another two city races. Dunn has given him two trials in preparation for this resuming run, and he won a heat at Doomben last month. 11. Torque Ti Amo debuted with a midfield effort at this track last September and resumes here after two trials. She should be primed to run well. 8. Rock On Angel was placed at the Sunshine Coast at her only start and is first-up here after two trials. 9. Exceed Me ran third at Port Macquarie at his only start and can figure here without surprising. How to play it: Gaylord WIN. Race 2 2. Star Ambition was a winner on debut at the Sunshine Coast then ran second at Eagle Farm before being unplaced in two Gold Coast runs. He resumes here on the back of two trial wins and looks set to sprint well fresh. 5. Beyond My Ken has finished seventh in his past two starts at Scone and has the advantage of barrier one in this event. 4. Mofeed bolted in when scoring a last-start Scone victory and could go on with the job now he's broken through. 7. Humphree Bear won a maiden at this track in February and ran second at Murwillumbah at his last start. How to play it: Star Ambition WIN. Race 3 4. Another Peach was placed in three runs last campaign before being spelled. She had two trials before resuming at Mudgee and running a solid race when finishing second. She has plenty of upside and can break through in this. 3. Piedi Veloci ran well when a last-start second at Coffs Harbour and can show up again here with a repeat. 6. Herald Angel has been placed in each of two starts and warrants thought again despite the wide barrier. 11. Sawmill has been placed in all four starts to date and only needs to maintain that form to be in the thick of things again. How to play it: Another Peach WIN. Race 4 10. Diamondsaremio has finished third at Moree and Tamworth either side of a sixth at Coffs Harbour. She should get a good run from the inside barrier in this event and gets her chance to bounce back to top form. 13. Rock The Machine hit the line well to score as favourite at Port Macquarie when last produced and has bright claims again with a repeat of that. 3. Monte Maximus was a Casino winner before a last-start fifth in Highway grade at Rosehill. 8. Aye Aye Skipper has been racing well with a couple of recent placings and has claims again. How to play it: Diamondsaremio EACH WAY.
Miami Herald
5 days ago
- Business
- Miami Herald
Gambler bets $5 on popular slot machine — then hits jackpot at casino near Vegas
A gambler turned a $5 bet into a big jackpot prize at a casino near Las Vegas. The player sat at a Dragon Link slot machine at the Aliante Casino Hotel Spa, the casino said in a July 10 Facebook post. The guest bet $5 on the progressive slot on July 3, hit spin and watched as the symbols flashed across the screen. Now the player is $127,637.38 richer. 'Please help us congratulate this guest for turning a $5 bet into a $127k win on Dragon Link!' the casino said. Aliante Casino Hotel Spa is in North Vegas, about a 20-mile drive north from the Las Vegas Strip. Another gambler recently hit a jackpot in Las Vegas. The player bet $1.50 on a slot machine on July 9 at the Fremont Hotel & Casino and won more than $22,000.
Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- Daily Mirror
Everything we know as dad 'knifed to death over flashy gold Rolex'
Dad-of-two Blue Stevens was stabbed to death when he tried to fend off an armed mugger who was trying to grab his gold Rolex watch outside a casino in Knightsbridge A murder probe has been launched after a man was stabbed to death in front of his partner in a high-end area of London. Dad-of-two Blue Stevens was just 24 years old. He tried to fend off an armed mugger who was trying to grab his gold Rolex watch, but he tragically paid with his life. Here's everything we know so far: What happened to Blue? Blue and his partner had been out for dinner and were heading back to their car when he was targeted for his flashy watch at around 9.30pm on Wednesday. They were outside the £420-per-night Park Tower Hotel and Casino in Knightsbridge, London, directly across the road from the Harvey Nichols department store. It is not clear what happened next, or if the mugger got away with the watch, but Blue was stabbed in the street. His partner was heard screaming 'Oh my God' again and again, according to tourists who saw the commotion. He was given first aid, but despite the best efforts of emergency services, including the London Ambulance Service and London's Air Ambulance, Blue died at the scene. What do we know about the knifeman? No description of the attacker has been released. Eyewitnesses say he was wearing a mask and riding either an e-scooter or a bike, and he rode away from the scene. It is not clear if he got away with the Rolex or if the murder weapon was left at the scene or taken. What have the Met Police said? The Met Police launched a murder investigation following the stabbing. The force said it was called at 9.24pm to "reports from the members of the public of a stabbing". Officers attended the scene where they found a 24-year-old man who had been stabbed. A crime scene was secured and a forensic tent was erected outside the casino. The force said Blue's next of kin were notified and were being supported by specialist officers. No arrests have been made. Superintendent Owen Renowden, who leads policing in Kensington and Chelsea, said: 'Our thoughts are with the victim's loved ones following the shocking events that took place last night. "Detectives from the Specialist Crime Command, supported by local officers, are working at pace to establish the circumstances of what happened. We are aware of reports that this incident was a robbery. "Although this is an active line of enquiry, we are keeping an open mind about all possible motives and the exact circumstances are still to be determined. "We understand the impact this incident will have on the local community and you will see extra officers in the area to help answer any questions or concerns." What has Blue's family said? Blue's mum Charlie Sheridan shared a heartbreaking tribute - saying she "can't stop crying" and "can't breathe" after the tragedy. She posted an image on Facebook with the quote: "Everyone in your life will have a last day with you, and you won't even know when it will be. Cherish them before it's too late." She captioned the post: "Please. I want him back." Charlie told The Sun: "He lit up my heart every time I laid eyes on him. My only son. I lived for him." She added: "I can't stop crying. I can't breathe." Friends said Blue, from Hampshire, loved buying the 'sparkliest' watches. He was recently pictured on social media wearing a Datejust 36mm oystersteel and gold Rolex, which is worth £12,250. What did witnesses see? One witness, who worked at a nearby luxury hotel close to the scene, said he was working when the incident took place. He told the Mail: "My secretary told me a masked man tried to rob his watch. It was a couple. But the guy pulled out his hand and he took out his knife and stabbed him. "The couple were walking along the pavement and he tried to fight back but the guy took the knife and stabbed him in the chest. The police chased the guy but I don't think they caught him. "I saw a little bit of the CCTV. I saw the man lying out on the pavement, a woman was supporting him and crying. There was a lot of blood. He was wearing a white or cream coloured t-shirt. He was unconscious." Some witnesses say the killer was on an electric scooter but others say he was on a bike. Tourists and hotel guests in the area have said they are fleeing the capital due to safety fears. A Japanese tourist told reporters: "A woman who looked like she was with the injured man was screaming 'Oh my God' again and again... She was very very agitated, it was horrible for us to see. We can't get the incident out of our heads. We didn't sleep last night."
