The theatrical production “Seventh Heaven” achieved a new success in its festival journey after winning six awards during the 16th edition of the Alexandria International Theatre Festival “Theatre Without Production,” adding another achievement to the production’s artistic record.
The play is produced by the Youth Theatre Company, led by director Tamer Karam, which operates under the Artistic House for Theatre, headed by actor Ehab Fahmy. Its strong showing at the festival resulted in multiple awards recognizing different artistic and performance elements of the production.
🏆 “Seventh Heaven” Wins 6 Awards
“Seventh Heaven” received six different awards during the 16th edition of the Alexandria International Theatre Festival “Theatre Without Production,” headed by actor Ibrahim El-Fern.
The awards covered several artistic and technical categories, in addition to recognition for the production itself. The honors included movement-based drama, costumes, makeup, acting, supporting acting, and the overall ranking of the production among the festival’s winning plays.
The production received the Best Movement Drama award for choreography and movement design by Raheel Emad, while Mohamed Shaker won both the Best Costume Design and Best Makeup awards.
On the acting side, actor Mohamed El-Saadany received the Acting Excellence Award, while Mohamed El-Hadary won the Best Supporting Actor award.
The production also received the award for Best Second Production at the festival, bringing its total number of awards to six.
🎭 Recognition Across Different Elements of the Production
The awards won by “Seventh Heaven” reflect recognition across several aspects of the theatrical production rather than focusing solely on acting performances.
Raheel Emad was honored for the movement drama design, adding a significant technical and artistic award to the production’s list of achievements.
Mohamed Shaker also received two awards for his work in costumes and makeup, highlighting the visual elements that contribute to the overall appearance of a theatrical performance.
Meanwhile, the acting team received two separate honors. Mohamed El-Saadany was recognized with the Acting Excellence Award, while Mohamed El-Hadary received the Best Supporting Actor award.
⭐ Best Second Production
One of the most notable honors received by “Seventh Heaven” was the Best Second Production award, adding an important recognition for the play itself to the individual awards won by members of its team.
The award came alongside the honors presented to the production’s artistic contributors, giving the play a diverse collection of six awards across different categories.
With its six awards, “Seventh Heaven” emerged as one of the productions prominently recognized during the 16th edition of the Alexandria International Theatre Festival.
📢 A New Achievement for the Youth Theatre Company
The success of “Seventh Heaven” also represents a new achievement for the Youth Theatre Company, led by director Tamer Karam.
The production is part of the Artistic House for Theatre, headed by actor Ehab Fahmy, and its success at the festival adds to the company’s presence in theatrical events and competitions.
The range of awards won by the production also highlights the collaborative nature of theatre, where acting, movement, costumes, makeup, and other artistic elements work together to create the final performance presented on stage.
🎬 Alexandria International Theatre Festival
The awards for “Seventh Heaven” were announced as part of the 16th edition of the Alexandria International Theatre Festival “Theatre Without Production,” headed by actor Ibrahim El-Fern.
The festival is held under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Abdel Aziz Konsowa, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research and Acting Minister of Culture, and Dr. Ayman El-Shiwy, Head of the Theatre Sector.
The festival features a variety of theatrical productions and provides a platform for celebrating theatrical experiences and recognizing the artists and creative teams involved in producing them.
For “Seventh Heaven,” the sixth-award haul represents another milestone in the production’s journey, particularly given the diversity of the categories in which it was recognized.
✨ A Six-Award Night for “Seventh Heaven”
The six awards gave the team behind “Seventh Heaven” a significant new achievement, with honors going to several contributors involved in creating the production.
From Best Movement Drama and the awards for costumes and makeup to the acting honors and Best Second Production, the play succeeded in securing recognition across multiple categories during the festival.
The results demonstrate that the production’s festival success extended across several of its artistic components rather than being limited to a single performance or technical element.
