The fortnightly Open Stage Night is a creative platform for both established and emerging artists to perform in Arabic or English. Artists present live poetry, stand-up comedy, narratives, music, script reading and dance among other artistic propositions. Each act takes a maximum of seven minutes with the aim of showcasing creativity and originality. Persons interested in performing are required to contact Linda Cleary in Darb 1718. Up On The Roof – Open Stage Night will take place on Thursday, 17 August at 9 pm, at Darb 1718 Kasr El Shamee Street Al Fakhareen (Mar Girgis metro stop), Old Cairo Behind the Hanging Church and Amr Ibn El As Mosque