The fifth Tripoli Theatre Days festival, held in honor of the late artist Ali Khamisi, came to a close on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at the Mohamed Slim Theatre in Tripoli. The festival, which ran from September 21 to 27, featured a diverse range of theatrical performances, workshops, and activities that showcased the richness and diversity of Libyan and Arab theatre. A total of 17 theatrical performances were presented during the festival.
The closing ceremony included several official speeches, starting with a speech by Abdelbasit Abouqanda, head of the General Authority for Cinema, Theatre, and Arts, who expressed his gratitude to the participating artists, troupes, and organizing committees. He emphasized the importance of continuing to support the theatrical movement and enhancing its presence in the cultural and artistic scene. The ceremony also featured speeches by the festival's president, Salah Al-Ahmar, and the head of the festival's supreme committee, Ahmed Ibrahim.
During the closing ceremony, several prominent artistic and theatrical figures were honored, in addition to the participating theatre troupes, in recognition of their contributions to the success of the festival. The festival also included the participation of the Syrian National Theatre as a guest of honor, as well as specialized workshops in acting and scenography, and parallel performances for children's theatre and puppetry.
The General Authority for Cinema, Theatre, and Arts reported that the festival was a success, with a large turnout of audiences and participants. The authority expressed its appreciation to all those who contributed to the success of the festival, including the artists, troupes, and organizing committees. The festival's activities were widely covered by various media outlets, including Wasat TV, Al-Wasat newspaper, and Al-Wasat radio.
The Tripoli Theatre Days festival is an annual event that aims to promote and support the theatrical movement in Libya and the Arab world. The festival provides a platform for Libyan and Arab theatre troupes to showcase their talents and exchange experiences with other artists and theatre professionals. This year's festival was the fifth edition of the event, which has become an important cultural and artistic event in the region.
The festival's program included a variety of theatrical performances, ranging from traditional plays to modern experimental works. The performances were presented by Libyan and Arab theatre troupes, and covered a range of themes and topics. The festival also included workshops and lectures on various aspects of theatre, including acting, directing, and scenography.
The closing ceremony of the festival was attended by a large number of artists, theatre professionals, and audience members. The ceremony featured a musical performance by a Libyan musician, and concluded with a speech by the festival's president, who thanked the participants and audience members for their support.
Key points
- The festival featured 17 theatrical performances and included the participation of the Syrian National Theatre as a guest of honor.
