The “Charlie – The Universal Citizen” play will be presented at the opening show of the 30th session of the Cairo International Festival for Experimental Theater, the Higher Committee of the Cairo International Festival for Contemporary and Experimental Theater announced.
“Charlie” is written by Medhat al-Adl, and directed by Ahmed al-Bouhy, who will also direct the opening ceremony of the festival.
The play about the life of one of the most important cinema figures in the world, Charlie Chaplin.
It stars Mohamed Fahim, who plays the role of Charlie Chaplin, Nour Qadri, Ayman al-Shiwy, Dalia al-Guindy, Hani Mustafa, Rowan al-Ghab, and fifty young actors and dancers.
The music is composed by Ihab Abdel Wahed.
The Higher Committee of the Cairo International Festival for Contemporary and Experimental Theater comprises Chairman of the Festival Sameh Mahran, General Coordinator Mohamed Abdel Rahman al-Shafei, directors Dina Amin and Ayman Shewi, and more.
The 30th Cairo International Festival for Experimental Theater will be held from September 1-8.