​Ibn El-Osoul play showing at Miami Theatre is a must go

This information is correct at the time of going to press, it remains wise, however, to check with venues for any short notice alteration. Artistic Creativity Centre Theatre Gezira Exhibition Grounds, Zamalek, Tel 02 2736 3448/6 Haga Takhawaf (something scary) play performed by The Actor Studio Theatre Company, directed by Khaled Galal (Performances run on Mondays and Tuesdays, 7pm). Hawadeet (Tales) play performed by The Actor Studio Theatre Company, directed by Khaled Galal (Performances run on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 7.30pm). The Cairo Puppet Theatre Next to the Al-Attaba Metro Station, Tel 02 2591 0954 Password, a children play features a galaxy of the puppet theatre stars, written by Mohamed Mahmoud and directed by Sahar Mansour (Performances run on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 7.30pm). Falaki Mainstage Theatre AUC Tahrir Campus, 24 Falaki St, Abdeen, Downtown Cairo, Tel 012 88721446 Daydreaming is a theatrical performance about a man who uses fantasy as a coping mechanism to deal with the difficulty of confronting the reality of the most significant relationships to him. As he attempts to find a sense of relief and meaning in his life and relationships, the lines between reality and illusion become blurry. (10, 11 and 12 September, 8pm, doors open at 7:30pm). A Number theatrical performance by acclaimed playwright Caryl Churchill, is an intense psychological encounter exploring identity, family and responsibility through the relationship between a father and his son (17 September, 8pm and 20 September, 10pm). Al-Ghad (Tomorrow) Theatre Next to Balloon Theatre, Al-Agouza, Tel 02 3304 3187 Adagio... The Last Melody play is produced by Al-Ghad Theatre Company as part of the first step of its "Theatrical Adaptation of the Novel" project, through which the company aims to present prominent literary works in contemporary theatrical formats. The play is based on a novel by the renowned writer Ibrahim Abdel- Meguid, adapted and directed by El-Saeed Mansi, and offers a theatrical treatment with a musical and humanistic character. Adagio... The Last Melody play unfolds as a dramatic composition within a love story that blends human emotions and psychological turmoil, with memories that lead the soul to unseen realms, in an attempt to explore the depths of melancholy, truth, and human loyalty. It casts Rami El-Tombari, Heba Abdel-Ghani, Basma Shawky, George Ashraf, Jana Atwa, and many more. The set design is by Ahmed El-Alfi, costume design by Nourhan Samir, lighting design by Abu Bakr El-Sherif, lyrics by Hamed El-Saharty, music and composition by Rafik Gamal, assistant director Ahmed Nabil, executive director Dalia Hafez, assistant directors Soha Kahil and Maha Mustafa (Performances run on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Mondays, 8pm). Malak Opera Theatre 9 A Khalig Al-Khour St, Azbekiya district, Ramses, Tel 0122 3417152 Saat Haz (Happy Hour) play is performed by the Youth Theatre Company. It casts Yasser Abul-Enein, Hala Mohamed, Adel El-Husseiny, Nadeen Amer among others, and directed by Hossam El-Tony (Performances run on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Mondays, 8pm). Metropol (The National Theatre of Children) 6 Halim St, the beginning of 26th July, Attaba, Downtown, Tel 02 2593 3334 Helm Halawa (Halawa's Dream) children play is performed by The Children's National Theatre Company. It casts Ahmed Sabry Ghoubashi, Israa Hamed, Magdy Abdel-Halim, Mohamed Khalil, Doaa Hossam, written by Yasser Abul-Enein and directed by Maye Mohab (Performances run on Thursdays and Fridays, 8pm). Miami Theatre Talaat Harb St, next to Miami Cinema, Downtown, Tel 02 2574 5651 Ibn El-Osoul (Son of Good Breeds) play is produced by the Comedy Theater Company, led by artist Yasser El-Toubgy, and written and directed by Mourad Mounir. The play casts Mirna Walid, Mustafa Shawky, Mahmoud Amer, Hassan El-Arabi, Laila Mourad, Youssef Mourad, Hamed Said, and many more. Set design by Hamdy Attia, choreography by Diaa Shafik, lighting by Mahmoud El-Husseini, costumes by Nourhan Trabia, lyrics by Ahmed El-Sherif, music composed by Ahmed El-Nasser, makeup by Adham Afifi, and executive directors Magdy Obeid, Mahmoud Geddo, and Tamer Badir. Written and directed by Mourad Mounir. (Performances run weekly from Thursday to Sunday, 8.30pm). Al-Salam Theatre 101 Qasr Al-Aini St, Tel 02 2795 2484/2794 3016/010 21521501 Youssef Idrees Hall Yamein Fi Awal Shimal (Right first left) play is written by Mahmoud Gamal Hedeny, starring Abdallah Saber, Ihab Mahfouz, décor by Bassem Wadiaa, music composed by Marwan Khater, and directed by Abdallah Saber (Performances run on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, 8.30pm). Main Theatre Alteatro (The Teatro) play starring Nour Mahmoud, Abdel-Monein Riyad, Mohamed Mabrouk and Sherehan El-Shazly, written by Ahmed Elmelwany and directed by Ahmed Fouad (Performances run on Thursdays and Fridays, 8.30pm). Al-Shams Theatre The International Park, Madinet Nasr District Gimo's Adventures children play is performed by Al-Shams (The Sun) Theatre Company for talents with special abilities starring Karim El-Hosseiny, Israa Hamed, written by Salah Metwaly, and directed by Mohamed Ashri (Performances run on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 8pm). Taliaa Theatre Attaba Square, Tel 02 2593 7948 Salah Abdel-Sabour Hall Segn Akhtiary (Voluntary Imprisonment) play, performed by Taliaa Theatre Company, explores the idea of ​​the psychological prison that a person creates for themselves, examining constraints such as fear of change, clinging to the past, restrictive habits, or feelings of guilt. It poses a fundamental question: Is a person truly imprisoned, or have they created their own limitations? The play stars Ehab Mahfouz, Youssef El-Mansoury, Amal Abdel- Moneim, Paula Maher, Nagat El-Emam, Emad Saber, Mahmoud El- Bitar, among others. Set design by Mohamed Talaat, costume design by Mai Kamal, lighting design by Ezz Helmy, music composed by Ziad El-Hegrasy, assistant director Mohamed Gamal Wadi, executive director Safinaz Mohamed Abdullah, written by Mahmoud Gamal El-Hadiny, and directed by Bassem Karam (Performances run on Sundays, Mondays and Wednesdays, 7pm). Zaki Tolimat Hall Metwally and Shafika play offers a contemporary interpretation of the folk tale, focusing on the psychological struggle of individuals with their past and posing a fundamental question: Can a person escape their past, or remain captive to it? The show stars: Mohamed Farid, Yousra El-Mansy, Menna El-Yamani, Dala Harby, and others. Lighting Design: Ibrahim El-Farn. Music Composition: Ahmed Nabil. Costume and Set Design: Heba Abdel Hamid. Costume Design: Ghada Shalaby. Set Design: Mohamed Saad. Dedication and Choreography: Ahmed Mano. Written by Mohamed Ali Ibrahim. Assistant Directors: Mostafa El-Halawany, Youssef El-Yamani, Ahmed Saeed. Executive Producer: Mohamed Ibrahim, and directed by Amir El-Yamani (Performances run on Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays, 9pm). * A version of this article appears in print in the 10 September, 2026 edition of Al-Ahram Weekly. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link: