Al Balloon Theatre Agouza, across the street from the Nile, by the 26 July Bridge, Tel 02 3347 1718 The Magic of Dreams, a theatrical performance produced by The National Troupe for Folk Musicand celebrates the victories of Six October War. It is written and directed by Hossam Atta, and casts actors Inas Mekki, Magdy Fekry, Neven Refaat, Reda Ramzy, Mohamed Antar, Omnia Fathy, and many more. Poetry written by Kawthar Mustafa, music composed by Ahmed Mohie, music distribution by Amr Abdel-Fattah, costumes designed by Gamal Abdo and cinematography by Ahmed Badrakhan (Performances run daily, 9pm).
Cairo Festival City Al-Tagamouaa Al-Khamis King Lear, an adaptation of William Shakespeare's masterpiece about the aging king of Britain who decides to step down from the throne and divide his kingdom evenly among his three daughters. Unable to believe that his beloved daughters are betraying him, Lear slowly goes insane and goes through a dramatic tragedy in his life. It castsYehia Al- Fakhrany, Ahmed Fouad Selim, Nedal Al Shafei, Reham Abdel- Ghaffour, Heba Magdyand is directed by Tamer Karam (No mobile phones are allowed inside the theatre, 13, 20, 27 and 31 December, 9pm).
The Cairo Puppet Theatre Next to the Al-Attaba Metro Station, Tel 02 2591 0954 Mahatet Misr (Egypt's Railway Station), a puppet theatre play about a girl who got lost in Egypt's Railway Station and get to know different types of personalities, written by Mohamed Zanaty, sound performed by Magdy Fekry, Fatemah Ali, Shady Sorour puppets designed by Reem Heiba, décor by Samir Shahin and directed by Reda Hassanein (Performances run on Thursdays and Fridays, 6.30pm).
Al-Ghad (Tomorrow) Theatre Next to Balloon Theatre, Al-Agouza, Tel 02 3304 3187 Zal Alhekayat (The Shadow of Tales) play is about a journey in a fantasy world through dreams and nightmares. It casts Ramy Altambary, Abeer Al-Tokhy, Mahmoud Alzayat, décor and costumes designed by Mohamed Fathi, music composed by Salah Mustafa, written by Ibrahim Al-Husseiny and directed by Adel Barakat (Performances run daily, 9pm).
Grand Nile Tower Corniche Al-Nil, Garden City, Tel 16826 Misr Theatre new season is here! Come watch your loved stars Ashraf Abdel Baki, Ali Rabeia, Mohamed Anwar, Hamdi Al-Merghany, Wizzo, Mustafa Khater on stage in a new play (28, 29 and 30 November, 8pm and each buyer is allowed a maximum of five tickets per purchase).
The International Park Madinet Nasr District A number of theatrical shows on the Six October War victories, performed by Al-Shams (The Sun) Theatre Company for those with special abilities (Performances run daily, 8pm).
Miami Theatre Talaat Harb St, next to Miami Cinema, Downtown, Tel 02 2574 5651 Rasayal Ala'oshaq(Messages of Lovers), a romantic-comedy play about the daily problems that face married couples and lovers, its performed by the Comedy Theatre Company.It casts Moufid Ashour, Zeinab Alabd, Reem Al-Masry, Yara Al-Melegui, George Ashraf, choreography by Monadel Antar and costumes design by Heba Abdel-Hamid, music distribution by Mohamed Al-Kashef, written by and directed by Mohamed Ibrahim (Performances run daily, 8pm).
The National Circus 27 Abdel-Khaleq Tharwat, Cairo, Tel 02 3347 0503 Offering a number of entertaining performances, including clowns, trained dogs, lions and horses (Performances run daily except Wednesdays, 9.30pm).
Saad Zaghloul Cultural Centre 2 Saad Zaghloul Street next to Saad Zaghloul Cemetery,Al-Mounira,Tel 02 2795 6864/02 Rumors Rumors, a play produced by the Theatre Artistic House casting Soukar El-Sherif, Atef Abdel-Wahab, Hanadi Mohamed, and many more. It is written by Metwali Hamed and directed by Mahmoud Sedqi (Performances run until Friday 29 November, Free Entry, 7pm).
Al-Salam Theatre 101 Qasr Al-Aini St, Tel 02 2795 2484/2794 3016/010 21521501 Aoubor wa Intesar(Bridging and Victory), a play written and directed by Mohamed Al-Kholi (Performances run daily except Tuesdays, Free Entry, 8pm).
Sama Sonbol City Giza, for tickets reservation Call 16826 or flock to www.ticketsmarche.com Khebtna(Our Failure) sarcastic theatrical performance is back upon the fan's requests. It is casting actorsMohamed Sobhy, Aida Abdel-Aziz, as well as budding artists, written and directed by Mohamed Sobhy (30 November and 1, 7, 8, 14, 15 December, 8pm). Hall II Ana Wel Nahla Wel Dabbour (I, The Bee and The Hornet) is Mohamed Sobhy's new play that discusses women's oppression in a masculine society. This is the first play to defend the women's rights and highlight their crucial role in developing the society in a sarcastic manner. It is written by Ayman Feteihaand directed by Mohamed Sobhy (28, 29 November and 5, 6, 12, 13 December, 8pm).
ALEXANDRIA
Beram Al-Tunsi Theatre Al-Gaish St, Al Azaritah, Qesm Bab Sharqi, Alexandria, Tel (03)5929960/5913835 Mimi wa Mami: The Sindbad Tales, the play casts Haitham Mohamed, Wafaa Qamar among others, written byMohamedMustafaand directed byAhmed Al-Sayyed (Performances run daily except Tuesdays, 7pm). Hammam Al-Set, a play starring Nada Bassiouni, Mohamed Ezz, Ziyad Youssef, Alaa Zeinhom, Islam Salahamong others. Shows aredesigned by Mohamed Mezo, written and directed by Gamal Yaqout (Performances run daily starting Thursday 28 November for two weeks, 7pm).
*A version of this article appears in print in the 28 November, 2019 edition of Al-Ahram Weekly.
