theater
Aliens and sibling rivalry: Two plays at Darb 17 18
Art news
August 30, 2010
Aliens and sibling rivalry: Two plays at Darb 17 18
Last Saturday at the Darb 17 18 the Oscarisma Studios performed two plays. The first, a pantomime, told the story…
The Egyptian deaf and mute dance company: Dancing without borders
Art news
July 20, 2010
The Egyptian deaf and mute dance company: Dancing without borders
On a stage awash in dramatic spotlights and equipped with giant, thumping speakers, six barefoot dancers from Ferqet el-Samteen(Silent Troupe)…
Egypt’s independent theater
Art news
April 14, 2010
Egypt’s independent theater
"A theater that doesn't reflect the social and historical concerns and tragedies of its nation and the true colors of…
Noémie, tell me a story!
Art news
March 22, 2010
Noémie, tell me a story!
The French Cultural Center in Mounira yesterday evening welcomed Belgian comedian Noémie Dujardin, who read excerpts from novels in the…
A look back at the National Theater
Archaeology
January 3, 2010
A look back at the National Theater
By the mid-1930s, the crisis of Egyptian theater had reached its peak. The global economic depression, coupled with new competition…