Emirati theatre explores love, illusion and memory in Jasmine’s Fingers

In the Emirati production Jasmine’s Fingers (Asabe’ Al-Yasmeen), staged during the 4th Eazees International Women’s Theatre Festival (25 September–2 October), … More

When silence breaks: On the global rise of artistic solidarity with Palestine

It began with a pin, then came a song, and soon, a red carpet statement. Now, across stages, screens, and … More

In Chopin’s territory: Young Egyptian pianists explore Poland

Every two years, Cairo hosts Egypt’s only Chopin Piano Competition for Children and Youths. Winners not only perform but also … More

Ziad Rahbani (1956-2025): An endless legacy

Few artists have shaped the cultural and political fabric of the Arab world quite like Ziad Rahbani, and his passing … More

Boundless emotions in Greek National Opera Ballet’s performances in Cairo

On 6 and 7 June, the Greek National Opera (GNO) Ballet gave two performances at the main hall of the … More

The Sahel revealed: A story of Niger’s Envoy of God awarded at Aswan Int’l Women Film Fest

The up-and-coming filmmaker Amina Abdoulaye Mamani talks about The Envoy of God, a film that looks deep into the heart … More

Dilemma for Egyptian, Arab artists in solidarity with Palestinian people

The artists of Egypt and other Arab countries remain deeply saddened, angry and mostly helpless towards the ongoing tragic situation … More

Egyptian, African, Greek, Macedonian: The great Cleopatra debate resurfaces

For centuries, Pharaonic and by extension the Ptolemaic Kingdom, inspired painters, writers, playwrights, film, and theatre-makers. One of the most … More

How Egypt’s ‘Zoom Africa’ seeks to undo longstanding stereotypes

Beyond Chopin

Shahd Magdy, Andrew Milad, Mahmoud El-Batran and Mostafa Hassan are the names of the young Egyptian pianists who won the … More

Revisiting silence and emotional distortions in multi-award-winning Sound of Metal

A showcase of the performers’ abilities and directed by Darius Marder, film Sound of Metal looks into the tragedy of … More

Remembering Demis Roussos: Alexandria-born Greek singer who engraved himself in the hearts of Egyptian listeners

Renowned internationally and particularly beloved by Egyptian listeners, the master of musical nostalgia Demis Roussos was born on 15 June … More

Obituary: David Hales, Egypt-based British pianist, vocal coach and Cairo’s hidden pillar

British pianist, vocal coach and repetiteur David Llewellyn Hales died on 31 May 2020 in Cairo News of David Hales … More

Switzerland’s HORA Theatre invites Cairo audience to look differently at disabilities

Part of the Downtown Contemporary Arts Festival’s programming, the Disabled Theatre was staged on 21 and 22 March at AUC’s … More

‘Good theatre for children is essential’: UK’s renowned ‘scrapologist’ Patricia Baker in Cairo

Created by Shona Reppe, the Curious Scrapbook of Josephine Bean was performed within the Hakawy International Arts Festival for Children … More

Closer to the people: British practices in education, inclusion, outreach through music

Following the belief that music is a journey that breaks down many barriers, UK’s cultural managers use music as a … More

The East Anglia maqamat: When Egyptian musicians meet UK’s young talents

Between 12 and 17 February, the musicians from the European Egyptian Contemporary Music Society held workshops for the talents enrolled … More

Music for the entire community: Inclusion as a practice from Britten’s UK home

The Snape Maltings’ Learning and Inclusion department uses music to embrace community at large – children, differently-abled, elderly and prison … More