Cairo International Festival for Experimental Theatre

31st Session

Spain is participating in the (31) session of the Cairo International Festival for Experimental Theatre, headed by Dr. Sameh Mahran, with the play “Medea Train” directed by Rafael Benito. The work is based on the text Medea by Euripides, The Iliad by Homer, poems by Keats, Hölderlin, Rilke, Yourcenar and Nietzsche.

Spanish show media train

“Medea Train” Performance

“Medea Train” presents the Greek myth from a contemporary and conservative perspective, emphasizing the freedom of women taken to its extremes in order to preserve their dignity. The show presents a vision of the character as a universal woman, with her social ties and desire for freedom, played by a man with all that that entails.

Festival Details

“Media Train” is being shown in the official competition of the Cairo International Festival for Experimental Theatre, and is presented by the Alauda Teatro group. Its duration is (55) minutes, and the music is by Johann Sebastian Bach, Ludwig van Beethoven, and Claudio Monteverdi. The lighting design is by Jero Fuentes, and the costumes are by Efe Vazquez.

About the Festival

The Cairo International Festival for Experimental Theatre is organised by the Egyptian Ministry of Culture under the patronage of the Minister of Culture, Dr. Ahmed Fouad Hano. Its Supreme Committee consists of: Dr. Sameh Mahran as President, Dr. Mohamed Abdel Rahman El Shafei as General Coordinator, Dr. Dina Amin as Director, Dr. Ayman El Shiwy as Director, in addition to the membership of: Dr. Ahmed Megahed, Dr. Asmaa Yahya El Taher, Dr. Mohamed Samir El Khatib, and Director Ahmed El Bouhi.

Festival Purpose

The Cairo International Festival for Experimental Theatre is one of the oldest international festivals specializing in providing the opportunity to present experimental theatre performances from all countries of the world. The festival honors a number of international figures interested in the arts of experimental theatre, and awards prizes to the best performances in various theatrical fields. A number of seminars specializing in theatre techniques and arts are also held on the sidelines of the festival.

Conclusion

The Cairo International Festival for Experimental Theatre is a unique opportunity for experimental theatre performances from around the world to come together and showcase their work. The festival’s mission to promote and celebrate experimental theatre makes it an important event in the world of theatre.

FAQs

* Q: When is the 31st session of the Cairo International Festival for Experimental Theatre taking place?
A: The exact dates of the festival are not specified in the provided information.
* Q: Who is the director of the play “Medea Train”?
A: Rafael Benito is the director of the play “Medea Train”.
* Q: What is the duration of the play “Media Train”?
A: The play “Media Train” is 55 minutes long.