11-02-2025
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- Al-Ahram Weekly
Da Zanbokom play at the American University in Cairo is not to be missed - Theater - Al-Ahram Weekly
American University in Cairo
AUC New Cairo campus gardens
Da Zanbokom (It is Your Fault) AUC's newest play, five scenes are presented in different locations in the AUC New Cairo campus gardens, each telling a different story about climate change in Egypt. Audiences are broken into small groups and led to different locations to see short plays set in Aswan, Cairo, Port Said and other governorates. Plays are dramatic and humorous and document problems from extreme weather to Red Sea pollution. Tickets are free and can be obtained at 6:30pm each night in the HUSS Plaza, New Cairo campus. Enter through Gate 1, Portal 1 and follow the path straight up to the plaza
(13, 16 and 17 February, 7pm).
The Cairo Puppet Theatre
Next to the Al-Attaba Metro Station, Tel 02 2591 0954
Zat and the Red Dress children play is written Walid Kamal and directed by Nadia El-Shweikh
(Performances run on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, 8pm).
Falaki Mainstage Theatre
AUC's Tahrir Campus, 24 Falaki St, Downtown Cairo, Tel 012 88721446
Body and Earth: Triple Bill show presents a captivating tableau of movement and meaning in this triple bill, showcasing the profound harmony between humans and nature. Through three mesmerizing performances, they invite us into a world of wonder. Celebrating the intimate whispers of trees through Arbor and conjuring shifting atmospheric patterns through a symphony of sight, sound, and touch through Wind Rose. And transforming the tales of plastic waste into a playful yet poignant dance with Plastic Harvest. With every step, they seamlessly blend the magic of dance with the urgency of environmental storytelling, creating an experience that resonates deeply with both heart and imagination (30 January, 12pm and 31 January, 6pm).
The Floating Theatre
Abdel-Aziz Al-Saoud St, in front of Salaheddin Mosque, Al Manial, Tel 02 2368 4047, 012 8531 1358/ 0100 5233623
Main Theatre
Maraya Electra (Electra's Mirrors) play is produced by The Youth Theatre, written by Metwali Hamed and directed by Ayman Mustafa
(Performances run on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 10pm).
Small Theatre
Alsemsemiya play is performed by a group of the theatre budding actors, music composed by Haitham Darwish, decor and costumes designed by Samah Nabil, written and directed by Said Soliman,
(Performances run on Thursdays and Fridays, 9pm).
Al-Ghad (Tomorrow) Theatre
Next to Balloon Theatre, Al-Agouza, Tel 02 3304 3187
Play is produced by the Al-Ghad Theatre company, led by the artist Sameh Megahed, written by Sameh Mahran and directed by Mohamed Abdel-Rahman, It casts actors Ali Kamalo, Galal Osman, Abeer El-Tokhi, Ahmed Nabil and others. The play is based on improvisation and revolves around a theatre company looking for a new play to perform in the new theatrical season (Performances run daily, 8pm).
The International Park
Madinet Nasr District
Candy Crush children play is performed by Al-Shams (The Sun) Theatre Company for those with special abilities written by Said Haggag and directed by Mohamed Metwaly (Performances run on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 7pm).
Malak Opera Theatre
9 A Khalig Al-Khour St, Azbekiya district, Ramses, Tel 0122 3417152
Qabl Alkhoroug (before the exit) play starring Sherehan Qotb, Mohamed Abdel-Wahab, Lamiaa Gaafar, is written by Mohamed Zenaty, directed by Hany El-Sayed, with music composed by Mohamed Qabil, decor and costumes designed by Mohamed Hashem
(Performances run on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 8pm).
Miami Theatre
Talaat Harb St, next to Miami Cinema, Downtown, Tel 02 2574 5651
Ala'yal Fahmet (the children understood) play is an adaptation of Sound of the Music musical, produced by the Comedy Theatre and directed by Shady Sorour (Performances run on Thursdays and Fridays, 8.30pm).
Metropol (The Children's National) Theatre
6 Halim St, the beginning of 26th July, Attaba, Downtown, Tel 02 2593 3334
Alhelm Halawa (The Dream is Halawa) play for children is written by Yasser Aboul-Anein, and directed by Maye Mohab
(Performances run on Thursdays and Fridays, 7.30pm).
Al-Qawmi (The National) Theatre
Al Attaba Square, in front of Attab Post Office, Cairo, Tel, 02 25917783
Mish Romeo wa Juliet (Not Romeo and Juliet) play is an adaptation of William Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet casting singer Ali El-Haggar, actress Rania Farid Shawqi, poetry by poet Amin Haddad, and directed by Essam El-Sayyed
(Performances run daily except Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9pm and Sundays, 7pm).
Al-Salam Theatre
101 Qasr Al-Aini St, Tel 02 2795 2484/2794 3016/010 21521501
Youm Assem Gedan play is produced by the Comedy Theatre Company starring Mustafa Mansour, Haidy Refaat, Sherehan El-Shazli, and many more. Décor by Mohamed Fathy, lightening by Ezz Helmy, written by Ayman El-Nemr and directed by Amr Hassaan (Performances run on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 9pm).
Aageeb wa Aageeba musical theatrical performance is produced by the Modern Theatre Company starring Sayyed El-Roumy, Doaa Ramadan, Ihab Bakir, Reda Tolba, and many more. Décor by Sarah Shoukry, lightening by Abu-Bakr El-Sherif, costumes designed by Samah Nabil, music composed by Mahmoud Wahid, choreography by Ahmed Samir, written by Said Haggag and directed by Mohamed El-Soghair (Performances run daily except Tuesdays, 9.30pm).
Youssef Idrees Hall
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).
Khetat Cupid (cupid's plan) play casts actors Abdel-Moneim Riyad, Kareem El-Hosseiny, Nawal Samir, and many more. Décor by Ahmed Amin, lighting by Abu Bakr El-Sherif, music by Tamer Abdel-Meguid, written by Abdallah El-Shaaer, and directed by Ahmed Fouad (Performances run on Thursdays and Fridays, 8.30pm).
Taliaa Theatre
Attaba Square, Tel 02 2593 7948
Salah Abdel-Sabour Hall
Laabet Alnahaya (Endgame) is an absurdist, tragicomic one-act play by Irish playwright Samuel Beckett, produced by Taliaa Theatre.
Starring Mahmoud Zaki and Lamiaa Gaafar, décor by Ahmed Gamal, costumes designed by Maha Abdel-Rahman, prepared and directed by Alsaid Qabil (Performances run daily except Tuesdays, 9.30pm).
Zaki Tolaimat Hall
Opera Alataba (Alataba Opera) play is casting Mohamed Abdel-Fattah, Doaa Hamza, décor by Omar Ghayat, costumes designed by Maye Kamal, written and directed by Hany Afifi (Performances run on Fridays, 7pm).
ALEXANDRIA
Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Port Said St, Chatby, Alexandria 21526, Tel (03) 4839999
Small Hall
Oriole play is written and directed by Ramy Nader (15 February, 7pm).
Lycee El Horreya Theatre
Qism Bab Sharqi, Alexandria, Tel 03 5913794
Hazem Hassem Gedan (Hazem is very strict) play is written by Walid Youssef and directed by Mohamed Moursi
(Performances run on Thursdays and Fridays, 8pm).
An Adventure in the Mythical City children play is produced by Alexandria Theatre Company, written by Ayman Feteha and directed by Monica Joseph (Performances run on Saturdays and Sundays, 8pm).
* A version of this article appears in print in the 13 February, 2025 edition of Al-Ahram Weekly
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