Head of the Cultural Production Sector, theatre director Khaled Galal mourned the death of Egypt's theatre director, scenographer and academic Ibrahim El-Fawi on Wednesday morning. El-Fawi was a leading theatre director. Between 1978 and 1982, he studied at the High Institute of Theatrical Arts where he later worked for a few years as an assistant lecturer at the scenography department.
He worked in lighting design in a number of plays, including El-Zaeem (The Leader) starring Egyptian cinema and film star Adel Emam.
His other contributions include works in plays such as The Body Guard, Ambassador Aziza, with the latest being Magic of Dreams, performed at the Baloon Theatre, and Vibrate, currently performed at the Hanager Theatre in Cairo. "For more arts and culture news and updates, follow Ahram Online Arts and Culture on Twitter at @AhramOnlineArts and on Facebook at Ahram Online: Arts & Culture
