Dr. Abdel Aziz Konsowa, Minister of Higher Education and Acting Minister of Culture, emphasized the importance of theatre and its continued role in expressing the human experience during the opening of the 33rd Cairo International Festival for Experimental Theatre, held from September 1 to September 8, 2026. 🎭✨
Abdel Aziz Konsowa Highlights the Importance of Theatre
Abdel Aziz Konsowa said that theatre remains capable of expressing the human experience, noting that the art form has carried a clear message since its emergence: openness to the world and engagement with different cultures.
He added that theatre contributes to revealing new horizons for different countries through communication between artistic and cultural experiences, giving it an important role in strengthening dialogue and bringing peoples closer together.
Experimental Theatre Festival Celebrates Egyptian Directors
During its 33rd edition, under the presidency of Dr. Sameh Mehran, the Cairo International Festival for Experimental Theatre is celebrating the experiences and achievements of Egyptian directors abroad through the “Egyptian Directors Celebration” program.
The program presents two productions resulting from Egyptian co-productions with Russia and Switzerland, reflecting the expansion of Egyptian theatrical experiences into international production and cooperation spaces. 🌍🎭
The “Egyptian Directors Celebration” program includes two performances:
- “Salma, My Love”, an Egyptian-Russian production directed by Ahmed El Attar.
- “Happy Children”, an Egyptian-Swiss production directed by Omar Ghaya.
The two performances present examples of Egyptian experiences that have reached new areas of international theatrical cooperation through production and artistic partnerships with institutions from different countries.
Meeting with Ahmed El Attar and Omar Ghaya
The celebration program will also feature a public meeting with directors Ahmed El Attar and Omar Ghaya on September 4, offering an opportunity to discuss the details of their experiences and highlight their work in international production and theatrical cooperation.
The meeting provides an opportunity to gain a closer understanding of the experiences undertaken by both directors and how international cooperation contributed to presenting Egyptian productions within different artistic and production contexts.
Supporting Egypt’s Presence on the International Theatre Scene
The introduction of the “Egyptian Directors Celebration” program confirms the growing presence of Egyptian directors on the international theatre scene and highlights the achievements of their experiences outside Egypt.
The program also showcases Egyptian directors’ ability to build bridges of cooperation with institutions and artists from different countries while presenting theatrical experiences that embrace diverse artistic and production approaches.
⭐ The program’s objective is not limited to celebrating individual achievements. It also highlights the value of Egyptian experiences developed within international contexts, enriching the Egyptian theatre scene and creating new opportunities for communication and exchange.
Co-Productions Open New Horizons for Egyptian Theatre
The “Egyptian Directors Celebration” program provides a dedicated space for Egyptian theatrical experiences that have expanded beyond national borders, highlighting the importance of co-productions in developing theatrical movements and exchanging expertise between artists and institutions.
Such experiences can also introduce audiences to a wider range of theatrical styles and artistic perspectives while giving creative talents opportunities to collaborate with different artistic and cultural schools.
From this perspective, the Cairo International Festival for Experimental Theatre reflects the importance of openness to international experiences and confirms that theatre remains an active platform for dialogue between cultures. Meanwhile, the participation of Egyptian directors in international projects represents an important step toward expanding the influence of Egyptian theatre beyond national borders. 🎭🌍
