The Cairo Puppet Theatre Next to the Al-Attaba Metro Station, Tel 02 2591 0954 Cinderella, a children play with décor and puppets designed by Naglaa Raafat, songs by Tarek Mandour, music composed by Sherif Nour, written by Ahmed Zaki and directed by Lotfy Al-Sayed (Performances run daily except Tuesdays, 6.30pm). Al Fann Theatre 22 Ramses St, Tel 02 2578 2444 Azeb Fi Shahr Al-Assal (A Bachelor in the Honeymoon), starring Intesar, Mounir Youssef, Rola Magdi, Paula, Nashwa Abdel-Rahman, written by Salah Metwali and directed by Galal Al-Sharkawi (Friday 17, Wednesday 22, Thursday 23 and Friday 24 February, 10pm). Al-Ghad (Tomorrow) Theatre Next to Al-Balloon Theatre, Al-Agouza, Tel 02 3304 3187 Qamar Al-Aamian (Moon of the Blind People), a play starring Wafaa Al-Hakim, Tarek Sharaf, Nawal Samir, Mona Shaker, Essam Mustafa, music composed by Ahmed Al-Haggar, décor by Sobhi Abdel-Gawad, costumes designer Maysa Mohamed, written by Ali Abu-Salem and directed by Mohamed Selim (Performances run daily except Mondays, 9pm). Grand Nile Tower Corniche Al-Nil, Garden City, Tel 16826 The new season of Misr Theatre Company starring Ashraf Abdel-Baqi, Ali Rabiaa, Hamdi Al-Merghani, Mustafa Khater and Mohamed Anwar among others presents a number of new plays (Thursday 16 and Friday 17, Wednesday 22, Thursday 23 and Friday 24 February, 8pm). Abtal Baladna (Heroes of Our Country), a puppet show performed by Misr Theatre Puppets, that were made in the Czech Republic depicting all the characters of Misr Theatre Company and their voices presenting a play for children, décor by Mohamed Sami, costumes by Hala Zahwa, written by Egypt's writing workshop, lyrics by Ayman Bahgat Qamar, music composed by Mohamed Mohie and directed by Ashraf Abdel-Baqi (Wednesday 22, Thursday 23 (11am) and Friday 24 February, 3pm). Greek Campus 28 Falaki St, Bab Al-Louk, Cairo, Tel 010 90322400, or call ticketsmarche 16826 Al-Hallaa Ween, a theatre performance for children inspired by the Egyptian folk culture aims to show all the scary characters in our rich Egyptian heritage (Friday 17 February, 2-3pm and 5-6pm).
International Park Madinet Nasr Action, a children play about a film that is being shot inside a forest and actions start when the leading actors go through different adventures (Performances run daily, 1pm). Malak Opera Theatre 9 A Khalig Al-Khour St, Azbekiya district, Tel 012 2341 7152 Ashaa Aamal (A Buisness Dinner), Khanaatouna (We Got Bored) and Al Mahwalgi (Performances run every Thursday, Friday and Sunday, 8.30pm). Metropol (The Children's National) Theatre 6 Halim St, the beginning of 26th July, Attaba, Downtown, Tel 02 2593 3334 Al Gamila Wa Alwahsh (Beauty and the Beast), a play starring Marwa Abdel-Moneim, Hisham Al-Melegui, Sayed Gabr, Ahmed Othman, Hanaa Said, shows designed by Ashraf Fouad, written by Nasser Mahmoud, directed by Mahmoud Hassan (Performances run daily except Mondays, 7pm). Miami Theatre Maarouf St, Qasr A- Nile, Downtown, Tel 02 2574 5651 Bas Anta Mish Shamem (But You Aren't Smelling), a play revolves around the social and cultural changes witnessed by the Egyptian society in the past 20 years. It casts Fathi Abdel-Wahab, Mohamed Adel, Rabab Tarek, written by Ahmed Diab and Ahmed Sobhy and directed by Abeer Lotfi (Performances run daily except Tuesdays, 8.30pm). Must Opera House Al-Motamayez District, next to Dar Al Fouad Hospital, 6th of October City, Giza, Tel 01094444273/4/5/ 16828 The new season of Tiatro Misr Theatre Company featuring Bayoumi Fouad and Hala Fakher presents its two latest plays Ragel Al-Beit (The Breadwinner) and Ebaa Abelny (Meet Me) (Thursday 16 and Friday 17 February, 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, 8pm). El Sawy Culturewheel End of 26th of July St, under the 15th of May Bridge, Zamalek, Tel 02 2736 8881/6178/2737 4448 Wisdom Hall Fee Qalbi Ontha E'breya (In My Heart There is a Jewish Woman), a play performed by Fan Mehawweg Company based on a book by Khawla Hamdi, designed for theatre by Mohamed Zaki and directed by Mahmoud Abdel-Aziz. It revolves around a love relationship between a young Muslim and a Jewish lady (Tuesday 21 February, 5 and 7.30pm). Taliaa Theatre Attaba Square, next to the Metro Station, Tel 02 2593 7948/2592 0522 Salah Abdel-Sabour Al Galsa: Shoghl Afareet (The Session: Deeds of Imps), a play starring Taha Khalifa, Fahd Ibrahim, Mido Abdel-Qader, Marina Magdi, written and directed by Monadel Antar with décor and lighting by Amro Al-Ashraf, costumes by Marwa Aouda and executive director Amr Atef (Performances run daily, 7pm). Zaki Tolimat Hall Wahed Tani (Someone Else), a play starring Ahmed Siyam, Amr Abdel-Aziz, Hani Saad, Hossam Hamdi, Inas Shiha, décor and costumes by Wael Abdallah, music by Mohamed Raouf, written by Mustafa Saad and directed by Shadi Sorour (Performances run daily except Tuesdays and Fridays, 9pm). ALEXANDRIA Bibliotheca Alexandrina Chatby, Alexandria 21526, Tel (03) 4839999 BACC Main Hall Blood Wedding, a theatrical performance written by Federico García Lorca, directed by Reham Abdel-Razek (Monday 20 and Tuesday 21 February, 7pm)
