Stage & Street

Former minister of culture faces corruption investigation

The former minister of culture Farouk Hosni has been forbidden to travel abroad until the allegations against him are investigated

Mohamed El Sawy appointed minister of culture

Cultural entrepreneur had preferred to remain a 'normal Egyptian'

Gaber Asfour, new Minister of Culture, resigns

Newly-appointed Minister of Culture Gaber Asfour, who replaced long-serving Farouk Hosni in the new cabinet formed on 31 January, has resigned

Another performance of Going to the Neighbours' House

A play that raises awareness of the issues of refugees in Egypt will be performed again at El Sawy Culturewheel

2B Continued Laboratory Dance and Theatre Festival in AUC Falaki theatre

The Studio Emad Eddin Foundation is holding its third 2B Continued Laboratory and Festival at the Falaki theatre in the Downtown AUC from January13 to 18

Comics workshop for children

Comic workshop for Children ages 7-11 will teach children fundamentals of comics, including sketching and character development

Taher Abu Zeid passes away this morning

One of Egypt's broadcasting pioneers, Taher Abu Zeid, died this morning at the age of 88

ACT's Theatre workshop for Young People at Darb 1718

The Alumni Community Theatre, ACT invites parents of children between the ages of 7 and 11 to enroll their boys and girls in a theater workshop

Life in Tahrir Square, everywhere...

Tahrir Square continues to play an important role in post-revolutionary art life. In parallel, many cultural centres have resumed their regular activities

Comedy show pokes fun at Egyptian revolution

The stand-up comedy show that took place yesterday recounted memorable moments in the revolution while engaging the audience

Artists and writers call for resignation of new minister of culture

The appointment of Mohamed El Sawy as the minister of culture has received opposition from artists and writers alike and accordingly a protest took place in front of the ministry of culture

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"Start with Yourself" festival rocks Alexandria, Egypt

Egyptians hopeful for a renewed Egypt promote positive behaviours in "Start with Yourself" festival; celebrate 25 January Revolution and honour their martyrs

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Artists speak out on appointment of new Minister of Culture

In spite of El Sawy’s clear statement to Ahram Online (17 Feb) that he is not interested in the Ministry of Culture, four days later he has accepted the post, a fact which has spurred some opposition from Egyptian artists

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Egypt Actors' Union beginning new era

One of the important impacts of the Egyptian revolution and the fall of the regime was felt in the Egyptian Actors’ Union, where removal of its head Ashraf Zaki, marks the beginning of a new era for the union

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