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CAIRO - 7 June 2020: Egypt’s Minister of Culture Inas Abdel Dayem will launch the activities of the theatrical program “Laugh - Think - Know” implemented by the Theater Art House.
The Theater Art House is represented by El-Mowagaha Theater Group in cooperation with the National Theater Group.
A number of short stories inspired by Russian international playwright Anton Chekhov will be presented on June 8 at 9:30 p.m. on the Ministry of Culture’s YouTube channel, where famed director Galal el-Sharqawi introduces Chekhov and sheds light on his theatrical methods and style.
Abdel Dayem said that the launch of the theatrical program comes within the framework of plans to develop and enrich the activities of the electronic initiative “Stay At Home. Culture is Between Your Hands.”
Egypt’s Minister of Culture Inas Abdel Dayem further stated that the program’s logo was chosen to reflect its content, which aims to stimulate awareness and increase knowledge by presenting international works in the Egyptian creative style.
In addition, Abdel Dayem stated that the richness of the idea comes from the participation of theatrical pioneers and symbols who provided commentary on the theatrical works and analyzed the content. Those include Galal el-Sharqawi, Fahmy el-Khouly, Issam el-Sayed, Samir el-Asfouri, Sanaa Shafie and others.
Also, Abdel Dayem stated that the theatrical program rediscovers the treasures of literature that have shaped the artistic history of humanity, delivering many positive messages that actively contribute to spreading lofty ideals and moral values.
For his part, the artist Sameh Basyouni said that the ‘Laugh - Think - Know’ program includes a group of theatrical performances inspired by the works of Chekhov, noting that the duration of one play ranges between 20 to 50 minutes, preceded by an explanation of the author's international approach through one of the prominent Egyptian art symbols, followed by an analysis of the play and its aim.
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