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CairoScene
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Saudi Play 'The Hoop' Premieres at Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Directed by Fahad Al‑Dosari, the Saudi play opens at Edinburgh Fringe with an English translation. This minimalist, symbolic piece reflecting modern life runs through August 5th. 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.
Leaders
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Leaders
Saudi Play The Hoop Premieres at Edinburgh Festival Fringe
The Saudi play The Hoop , directed by Fahad Al-Dosari, premiered in the Scottish capital, Edinburgh, during the renowned Edinburgh Festival Fringe, according to the Saudi Press Agency. Themed 'Voices of the World Stage,' the 2025 edition celebrates cultural diversity, with more than 2,000 artists from 256 countries presenting 3,350 artistic performances. Supported by the Saudi Theater and Performing Arts Commission, the production marks a significant milestone in the Kingdom's growing presence on the global theater stage. Set to run until August 5, the screening of the play is part of the 'Sitar' program—an initiative launched by the commission to foster local theater production and empower emerging Saudi talent. Interestingly, the play explores the condition of contemporary humanity within a bleak, monotonous environment, unfolding through a symbol-laden narrative that reflects the existential concerns of modern life. Saudi Play The Hoop Premieres at Edinburgh Festival Fringe Through its participation in the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Saudi Arabia is reaffirming its unwavering dedication to supporting the arts and enhancing its cultural presence worldwide. Moreover, i t aligns with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030, which aims to empower national talent and showcase creative content on international stages. In 2024, The Hoop secured the Best Contemporary Show Award at the second Riyadh Theater Festival and has recently taken part in the 79th Avignon Festival in France. Related Topics: In Photos: Highlights from 1st Week of Cannes Film Festival Riyadh Film Music Festival: Where Cinema Meets Symphony Saudi Arabia to Participate in Shanghai International Film Festival 2025 Short link : Post Views: 13
Scotsman
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Saudi play ‘The Hoop' comes to Edinburgh Fringe
The award-winning play 'The Hoop', by the renowned Saudi Theater and Performing Arts Commission, has comes to the Edinburgh Fringe. Free weekly newsletter Join our weekly YourWorld newsletter for updates, behind-the-scenes insights from our editors and your chance to shape what's next. Free weekly newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Hosted at the Bedlam Theatre from August 1 to 5, the play 'The Hoop' (Tawq), introduces contemporary Saudi theatre and promotes cultural exchange through engagement with a diverse global audience. The play tells the story of Fawzi, an office department head, stuck in a monotonous and joyless office – until one day he snaps. Instead of bringing about change, time restarts, and he finds himself trapped in an endless loop, with his colleagues unaware of his predicament. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Edinburgh Fringe participation marks a significant milestone in Saudi Arabia's cultural presence on the international stage, within one of the world's oldest and largest theatre festivals, which this year celebrates cultural diversity under the theme 'Voices of the World Stage.' The award-winning play 'The Hoop', by the renowned Saudi Theater and Performing Arts Commission, came to the Edinburgh Fringe at the weekend. The play 'The Hoop' (Tawq) is directed by Fahad Al-Dosari and stars Ahmed Al-Dhikrallah, Fatima Al-Jishi, Maryam Hussein, Abdulaziz Al-Zayani, Khaled Al-Huwaidi, and Shehab Al-Shehab. It was written by Ahmed Musa Albun Himdah, a Saudi writer and actor. He has written numerous theatrical and cinematic scripts and won first place in the Sharjah Playwriting Competition for 2023–2024. This performance is part of the SITAR program launched by the Saudi Theater and Performing Arts Commission to support the production of Saudi theatrical works, with the objective of encouraging local creativity and enhancing the quality of Saudi theatre. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Previously, 'The Hoop' (Tawq) won the award for Best Contemporary Performance at the second edition of the Riyadh Theater Festival in 2024, and recently participated in the 79th edition of the Avignon Festival in France, as part of the festival's celebration of the Arabic language. Founded in 1947, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe is the world's largest performing arts festival and annually attracts thousands of artists and creatives from around the globe. The commission's participation in this event reaffirms its commitment to supporting the arts and strengthening its presence on global cultural platforms. For tickets and more information, please visit:
Scotsman
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Saudi play ‘The Hoop' comes to Edinburgh Fringe
The award-winning play 'The Hoop', by the renowned Saudi Theater and Performing Arts Commission, has comes to the Edinburgh Fringe. Free weekly newsletter Join our weekly YourWorld newsletter for updates, behind-the-scenes insights from our editors and your chance to shape what's next. Free weekly newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Hosted at the Bedlam Theatre from August 1 to 5, the play 'The Hoop' (Tawq), introduces contemporary Saudi theatre and promotes cultural exchange through engagement with a diverse global audience. The play tells the story of Fawzi, an office department head, stuck in a monotonous and joyless office – until one day he snaps. Instead of bringing about change, time restarts, and he finds himself trapped in an endless loop, with his colleagues unaware of his predicament. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Edinburgh Fringe participation marks a significant milestone in Saudi Arabia's cultural presence on the international stage, within one of the world's oldest and largest theatre festivals, which this year celebrates cultural diversity under the theme 'Voices of the World Stage.' The award-winning play 'The Hoop', by the renowned Saudi Theater and Performing Arts Commission, came to the Edinburgh Fringe at the weekend. The play 'The Hoop' (Tawq) is directed by Fahad Al-Dosari and stars Ahmed Al-Dhikrallah, Fatima Al-Jishi, Maryam Hussein, Abdulaziz Al-Zayani, Khaled Al-Huwaidi, and Shehab Al-Shehab. It was written by Ahmed Musa Albun Himdah, a Saudi writer and actor. He has written numerous theatrical and cinematic scripts and won first place in the Sharjah Playwriting Competition for 2023–2024. This performance is part of the SITAR program launched by the Saudi Theater and Performing Arts Commission to support the production of Saudi theatrical works, with the objective of encouraging local creativity and enhancing the quality of Saudi theatre. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Previously, 'The Hoop' (Tawq) won the award for Best Contemporary Performance at the second edition of the Riyadh Theater Festival in 2024, and recently participated in the 79th edition of the Avignon Festival in France, as part of the festival's celebration of the Arabic language. Founded in 1947, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe is the world's largest performing arts festival and annually attracts thousands of artists and creatives from around the globe. The commission's participation in this event reaffirms its commitment to supporting the arts and strengthening its presence on global cultural platforms.
Arab News
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Arab News
Saudi play ‘The Hoop' premieres at Edinburgh festival
RIYADH: The Scottish capital hosted the premiere of the Saudi play 'The Hoop,' directed by Fahad Al-Dosari, as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The festival, one of the world's largest theater events, is celebrating cultural diversity this year, featuring more than 2,000 artists from 256 countries in 3,350 performances. Supported by the Saudi Theater and Performing Arts Commission, the play marks a key milestone in the Kingdom's expanding presence on the global stage, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Running until Aug. 5, the production is part of the Sitar program — an initiative launched by the commission to support local theater and promote emerging Saudi talent. Presented in English translation, the play explores modern human life in a bleak, repetitive setting, using symbolic drama to express existential concerns. Saudi Arabia's participation reflects its continued commitment to supporting the arts and strengthening its global cultural presence, the SPA added. The play previously won Best Contemporary Show at the second Riyadh Theater Festival in 2024 and recently featured in the 79th Avignon Festival in France, as part of a series celebrating the Arabic language.
