Summer 2026: First-Time Theater Stars Take the Stage
The summer of 2026 is witnessing a remarkable theatrical movement, as a number of film and television stars join the stage for the first time, in a season that combines new experiences and the return of well-known names, reflecting the growing interest in popular theatrical performances in the region. Egyptian artist Mohamed Emam tops the list of newcomers to the theater, through the play 'Prince of the World,' scheduled to be presented as part of the Riyadh Season, with a group of artists, written by Mostafa Basit and directed by Nader Salah El-Din, and will later launch a tour including Egypt and a number of Arab countries. Also, ...
The summer of 2026 is witnessing a remarkable theatrical activity, as a number of film and television stars join the stage for the first time, in a season that combines new experiences with the return of well-known names, reflecting the growing interest in popular theatrical performances in the region.
Leading the list of newcomers to the theater is Egyptian artist Mohamed Emam, with the play 'Prince of the World,' scheduled to be presented as part of Riyadh Season, featuring a select group of artists. The play is written by Mostafa Basit and directed by Nader Salah El-Din, and will later embark on a tour covering Egypt and several Arab countries.
Artist Hanadi Mahanna is also taking her first theatrical experience with the play 'Sick Imagination,' alongside Hisham Magdy and Mohamed Abdelrahman 'Tota,' in a comedy that premieres on July 7 in Cairo.
Among the season's biggest surprises is the first-time reunion of Donia and Amy Samir Ghanem on stage, in a new show directed by Khaled Galal, scheduled to premiere at the end of summer after preparations are completed.
Artist Caroline Azmy begins her theatrical journey with the play 'The Evil Coast,' alongside Ashraf Abdel Baqi, featuring Ahmed Abdel Wahab, Karim Afifi, and several comedy stars, to be shown on July 9 and 10 as part of the North Coast Season events.
The summer of 2026 witnesses a remarkable theatrical movement, with several cinema and television stars joining the stage for the first time, in a season that combines new experiences and the return of well-known names, reflecting the growing interest in popular theatrical performances in the region.
Leading the list of newcomers to the theater is the Egyptian artist Mohamed Imam, through the play "Prince of the World," which is set to be presented as part of the Riyadh Season, featuring a selection of artists. The play is written by Mostafa Basit and directed by Nader Salah El-Din, and it will later embark on a tour that includes Egypt and several Arab countries.
The artist Hanadi Mahanna is also taking her first steps in theater with the play "Sick Imagination," alongside Hisham Magdy and Mohamed Abdelrahman "Tota," in a comedy that will start showing on July 7 in Cairo.
One of the season's most notable surprises is the reunion of Donia and Amy Samir Ghanem on stage for the first time, in a new show directed by Khaled Galal, which is scheduled to be presented at the end of the summer after completing preparations.
Artist Caroline Azmy will begin her theatrical journey with the play "The Evil Coast," alongside Ashraf Abdel Baqi, featuring Ahmed Abdel Wahab, Karim Afifi, and several comedy stars, which will be shown on July 9 and 10 as part of the North Coast Season events.
Original source: Okaz
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