Annual Egyptian and Arab Theatre Conference: Now and Forward

The Annual Egyptian and Arab Theatre Conference: Now and Forward, Fifth Edition, brings together scholars, artists and practitioners to explore the evolving landscape of theatre in Egypt and the Arab world.

This year’s conference focuses on “Reconstructing Traditional Egyptian Performances: Street and Puppet Theatre,” examining how folk practices, popular performance and puppetry are being preserved, reimagined and carried into contemporary theatrical discourse.

Through a series of talks and presentations, the conference creates a space for critical reflection on heritage, experimentation and the future of performance, highlighting the dialogue between tradition and innovation within Egyptian and Arab theatre today.