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33rd Cairo International Festival for Experimental Theatre

Overview

The 33rd Cairo International Festival for Experimental Theatre was announced to take place from September 1–8, 2026. The event, presided over by Dr. Sameh Mehran, planned to highlight Egyptian theatrical achievements through programs such as the ‘Egyptian Directors Celebration’ and the observation of ‘Egyptian Theater Day’ on September 5.

During the festival, Tunisian theatre received significant recognition. The production ‘La Moda – Show off’ won two major awards in the official competition, with Taher Issa Ben Larbi named best director and actor Amine Dridi sharing the best actor award with Russia’s Alexey Titkov. Tunisian involvement also included participation in the official competition jury and cultural colloquiums regarding the evolution of the spectator.

Entities

Egypt · Cairo International Festival for Experimental Theatre · Taher Issa Ben Larbi · National Center for Theater, Music and Folk Arts · Sameh Mehran

Timeline

2 days ago

[CULTURE] 3 sources
Tunisian theatre wins awards at Cairo experimental festival
Tunisian theatre won two major awards at the 33rd Cairo International Festival for Experimental Theatre, including best director for Taher Issa Ben Larbi and best actor for Amine Dridi.
27 days ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Cairo International Festival for Experimental Theatre announces 33rd edition
The 33rd Cairo International Festival for Experimental Theatre will celebrate Egyptian directors and international collaborations, alongside efforts to document the nation's theatrical history.

Sources

espacemanager.com · lapresse.tn · tekiano.com