Mohamed El Sherif

🎭 Mohamed El Sherif

Egyptian Theater Director

📌 Brief Overview:

Mohamed El Sherif is an Egyptian theater director known for directing a number of popular commercial comedies, especially those staged in North Coast resorts (Marina) and Cairo. His style is characterized by light, popular humor that appeals to family audiences during summer and holiday seasons.

⭐ Notable Theatrical Works:

🎭 "Raya and Sakina in Marina" (2006)

Starring: Badreya Tolba, Ahmed Bedir, Entissar

A comedic reinterpretation of the famous "Raya and Sakina" story, performed in Marina for summer audiences.

🪑 "Morsi Wants a Chair" (2008)

Starring: Talaat Zakaria, Heba Abdel Hakim, Hassan Abdel Fattah

A satirical take on political ambition and the struggle for power.

🍌 "Dad Brought Bananas" (2014)

Starring: Ahmed Rizk, Edward, Lekaa El Khamissi

A humorous family story about a father returning from abroad and the comic situations that follow.

🙃 "Lies Upon Lies" (2015)

Starring: Ahmed Adam, Haggag Abdel Azim, Mai El Qadi

A social comedy exploring how small lies can snowball into chaos.

✂️ "Thieves' Scissors" (2018)

Starring: Badreya Tolba, Soliman Eid, Shaimaa Seif

A hilarious story about a gang hiding behind a women's beauty salon front.

🎬 Directorial Style:

Focuses on situational comedy and witty dialogue.

Prefers casting popular and comedic actors.

Targets peak seasons such as holidays and summer vacations.

Combines light humor with social themes relevant to Egyptian audiences.

🧩 Additional Info:

Occasionally worked as an executive producer for stage productions.

Collaborated with independent theater groups relying on self-funding or box-office revenue.