“‘Mandatory Root Canal’ Returns to El-Hosabir Theater… A Clash Between Values and Fame”

The play “Mandatory Root Canal” is staged today at El-Hosabir Theater, offering a dramatic performance that explores the impact of social media on human values and asks a crucial question: Will people choose truth or chase fame?

  Thu , January 22 2026 / 04:01 PM Updated At: 2026-01-22 16:01:29

The play “Mandatory Root Canal” returns to the stage of El-Hosabir Theater today, presenting a new performance that challenges the reality of social media and its impact on human psychology. 🎭🔥

The play is written by Hassan Anwar and stars Islam Saeed and Ashraf Farouk, who also directs the production, giving the work a cohesive blend of acting and direction. 👥🎬

📅 Show Dates

The play will be performed on several dates in January and February at 7:00 PM:

  • January 22

  • January 23

  • January 30

  • February 7

🎭 A Strong Creative Team

The production boasts a solid team behind its success, including:

  • Set & Costume Design: Mohamed Fathi

  • Music: Serag El-Shaw

  • Choreography: Ali Gimy

  • Producer: Mohamed Nihad

  • Executive Producer: Ibrahim Hussein

🦷 The Plot: A Dentist vs. Social Media

The story centers around a dentist who embodies moral values, principles, and ethics, believing that goodness, beauty, and truth are the foundation of life.
His life changes when a social media professional enters his world and begins to influence him gradually, creating a powerful psychological and dramatic conflict. ⚖️🕊️

❓ The Core Question

The story builds toward a critical question:
Will the person stick to values, truth, goodness, and beauty, or will they be swept away by money and fame imposed by social media?
This question reflects a daily struggle in the digital era, where fame has become a currency, and success is measured by followers and likes. 📱💸

🌐 A Clear Message Against Ethical Corruption

The play focuses on the dangers of social media and its negative impact on human behavior, showing how it can distort values and principles, even in the most noble professions.
It serves as an artistic warning in a reality where people are constantly tempted by digital illusions, tested between “truth” and “drift.” 🚨⚠️

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