Announcing 11 Egyptian plays in the 7th edition of the Riyadh Season

Turki Al-Sheikh, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority in Saudi Arabia, revealed, on Monday, the activities guide for the 7th edition of the Riyadh Season, which includes 11 Egyptian plays starred by an elite group of Egyptian stars, in contrast to the 6th edition of the season, which witnessed a decline in attendance at the Egyptian theatre. At the Bakr Al-Shadi Theater: “In a Second Place” starring Ahmed Mekky and Mustafa Gharib, and will be shown next November 4. It revolves around “a playwright who faces a conflict between his dreams and the demands of fame.” “The Dinosaur,” starring Ahmed Helmy, will be shown next November 20. It is “a satirical comedic journey between the past and the future, asking a question: Does technology lead man, or does his humanity lead him?” "Sk on Your Children" starring Isaad Younes, will be shown next December 16, and revolves around "a mother who decides to start her life over, but her children surround her decision in a family comedy full of paradoxes." “The Mayor” stars Karim Abdel Aziz, Hana Al Zahid, and Mustafa Khater, and will be shown next December 24. It revolves around “a simple teacher who impersonates an arms dealer for 48 hours.”

On the “Muhammad Al-Ali” stage: “I Don’t Know Me” starring Amr Youssef and Asmaa Galal, and it will be shown on October 23, and revolves around “Omar, whose secrets from his past are revealed in front of his lover, so he undergoes unconventional psychological treatment that takes him on a strange journey to confront his flaws.” “Gentlemen and Members” stars Akram Hosni and Bayoumi Fouad, and will be shown next November 5. It revolves around “a scientific experiment that transforms Al-Kahlawi’s internal conflicts into real personalities, thus beginning a comedic and chaotic confrontation with the most difficult person he can face... himself.” “Scientific Science,” starring Dina El-Sherbiny, will be shown next November 13, and revolves around “a show dancer and her troupe who transform into a team of scientists to save a global conference.” “Do a Favor,” starring Chico, will be shown next November 23, and revolves around “Bouda, who escapes from his debts and accidentally finds himself in the shoes of a gangster who looks exactly like him, beginning a series of paradoxes between the gang and the police.” “Prince of the World,” starring Mohamed Imam, will be shown next December 7, and revolves around “a playboy young man who faces a conspiracy against his father’s throne, only to discover that true leadership begins with serving his people.” “The Duet” stars Mai Ezzedine and the Syrian artist Basil Khayat, and will be shown next December 22. It revolves around “Majd and Yasmine, who are united by love and art, but the competition between the two families stands in the way of their dream, in unforgettable comedic situations.” “Diva” stars Yousra, and will be shown next December 31, and revolves around “a doctor trying to save her children from social media obsession, in a family comedy full of surprises and stars.”

Syrian plays are completely absent from the 7th edition of the Riyadh season, while Gulf theater attendance is limited to the plays “Sugar Daddy” and “Toy Shop.”