performing arts
10th D-CAF festival activities continue for second week
Art news
October 20, 2022
10th D-CAF festival activities continue for second week
The activities of the 10th Downtown Contemporary Arts Festival D-CAF continue for the second week, where the festival will witness…
Theatre shows and live performances abound at Eid: Culture Ministry
Art news
July 6, 2016
Theatre shows and live performances abound at Eid: Culture Ministry
The Ministry of Culture is organizing a number of activities in celebration of Eid al-Fitr, including art and theatre shows,…
Three arts festivals hit downtown Cairo this April with new visions
Art news
March 23, 2013
Three arts festivals hit downtown Cairo this April with new visions
On one end of the concrete wall blocking Qasr al-Aini Street stands a small grocery store with a red façade.…
On the Importance of Being an Arab: Egyptian independent theater celebrates 20 years
Art news
August 3, 2010
On the Importance of Being an Arab: Egyptian independent theater celebrates 20 years
On Monday 2 August, Rawabet Theatre in downtown Cairo hosted the closing act of its 3rd Annual Independent Theater Season…
A taste of monologue
Art news
April 20, 2010
A taste of monologue
Held on 18 and 19 April at El-Sawy Culture Wheel, the Monodrama Festival showcased a variety of one-man (or woman)…
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…
Bussy Project: Women’s private space in public
Art news
March 10, 2010
Bussy Project: Women’s private space in public
Each summer, the women of the Bussy Project convene on stage to put on a performance about women's issues built…
This day in history: Passing of a film icon
Archaeology
January 28, 2010
This day in history: Passing of a film icon
"Bus Driver," "The Innocent," "The Nurse," "Sins"--these are but a handful of the landmark films featuring legendary Egyptian movie star…