The Sharm El-Sheikh International Festival for Youth Theatre will run from November 1 to 5, 2026, with a diverse lineup of theatrical performances from Egypt and several Arab and foreign countries. The festival's management has revealed the shortlists for various competitions, showcasing a wide range of Egyptian and international performances.
The shortlist for the main competition features 26 Egyptian performances, including "Mutwali and Shafika," "Temporary Suicide," and "What If?", alongside international acts such as "The Escapes" from Tunisia, "MACBETH" from Ukraine, and "Barbarian Nights" from Romania. Other participating countries include Kazakhstan, France, Greece, Armenia, Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Iraq, Jordan, Libya, Morocco, Lebanon, and Palestine.
The monodrama competition features a diverse range of performances from the UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Algeria, Tunisia, and Egypt, as well as several European countries. Notable acts include "Lourance!" from the UAE, "Viviani/Mahfuz: Vivoli Voci" from Italy and Spain, and "The Box" from Qatar. Egyptian performances include "The Search for a Shoe" and "Persona."
The street theatre and non-traditional performance spaces competition features acts from Oman, the UAE, Algeria, and Egypt. Egyptian performances dominate this category, with 24 acts, including "Shakespeare in the Language of Puppets," "Fobia," and "The Last Three Moments in the Life of Mr. Marcus." Other participating countries include Oman, with "Cat and Mouse," and Algeria, with "The Cultural Association Dream of Art Oran."
The children's and youth theatre competition showcases a diverse range of performances from Kazakhstan, Algeria, Tunisia, the UAE, and Egypt. Notable acts include "Who Said Meow?" from Kazakhstan, "Chuckle" from Algeria, and "Khnefes and the Flowers" from Tunisia. Egyptian performances include "A Story Within a Story" and "The Snow City."
The shortlisted acts reflect the festival's international and youthful character, showcasing a wide range of theatrical experiences. The festival's 11th edition promises to be a celebration of diverse and innovative theatre, with performances that cater to various tastes and interests.
The Sharm El-Sheikh International Festival for Youth Theatre has become a prominent platform for emerging talent, providing a space for young artists to showcase their work. This year's edition is expected to attract a large audience, eager to experience the best of contemporary theatre from around the world.
Key points
- The festival will feature a diverse lineup of theatrical performances from Egypt and several Arab and foreign countries.
- The shortlist includes performances in various categories, including main competition, monodrama, street theatre, and children's and youth theatre.
- The festival will run from November 1 to 5, 2026, in Sharm El-Sheikh.
