MARK YOUR CALENDAR-

? Up for some psychological drama? Kenoma Theater is bringing back One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest with an Egyptian adaptation and stage production titled El Moristan. The play ’s main cast — featuring screen icon Yosra El Lozy — will be performing six showings between Sunday, 7 December and Monday, 15 December at AUC’s Falaki Mainstage Theater, with the alternate cast taking over twice. The play tackles mature themes including depictions of violence, blood, and suicide, and is recommended for ages 16+. Tickets are available on Ticketsmarché.

HAPPENING THIS WEEK-

Calling all art enthusiasts: Cairo International Art District is back. Art D’Égypte’s special production brings a diverse lineup of artists across restored heritage venues in Downtown Cairo. CIAD is open access to the public at the Shourbagy Building, closing tonight.

Maadi’s Saad Studio is hosting a Posters for Palestine program with visual artist Maram Alrefaei. The online round for the design workshop will take place on Tuesday, 18 November, Wednesday, 19 November, Tuesday, 25 November, and Wednesday, 26 November. This is your chance to show your creativity and your solidarity with the cause. Book your spot through a form posted in their Instagram bio.

Get jazzy: The Embassy of Belgium and the Embassy of Netherlands are hosting a special jazz concert on Wednesday, 19 November, starring renowned Belgian jazz pianist Jef Neve and Dutch trumpet master Teus Nobel. Taking place at AUC Tahrir’s Ewart Memorial Hall, expect a night of groovy numbers and unforgettable vibes. Entrance is at no charge.

HAPPENING LATER-

Theatro Arkan is setting us up for a laughing fit this month with its new Comedy Gang Festival at The Golden Theatre. Running two nights a week, starting on Thursday, 6 November and ending on Saturday, 29 November, the festival brings together 56 of our favorite standup comedians with plenty of surprises and special guests in store. You can grab your tickets on Ticketsmarché.

The first ever Pyramids Echo Festival kicks off at the Pyramids Panorama Theater on Monday, 24 November, running until Sunday, 30 November. Expect six magical nights of musical performances featuring global and Egyptian talents. Opening the festival is renowned Chinese pianist Lang Lang, performing alongside The Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, conducted by Ben Palmer. The celebrations will continue at the New Opera House for encore performances on Friday, 12 December and Saturday, 13 December. Tickets for all nights are available on Tazkarti.

Hitmaker Tul8te is kicking off his Narein world tour on Friday, 5 December at El Malahy Arena. You can grab your tickets to see the iconic masked singer now on Ticketsmarché.

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