Cairo Program
Thursday, January 29th
Tales of the Forest
The timeless tales of Jean de La Fontaine spring to life through live sand art, where each character and story unfolds under the artist’s hands, accompanied by evocative live music.
Country of Origin: Egypt
Genre: Shadow Theatre
Age: 6+ years old
Duration: 45 mins
Location: French Institute in Cairo Theatre, Mounira
Timing: 10:30 AM
Tales of Gouha
Gouha, the legendary folk hero of Eastern folklore, opens his treasure trove of stories. His timeless tales spring to life on stage through storytelling and live illustration, celebrating the richness of our oral heritage.
Country of Origin: Egypt
Genre: Storytelling & Live Illustration
Age: 4+ years old
Duration: 45 mins
Location: French Institute in Cairo Theatre, Mounira
Timing: 1:00 PM
Saturday, January 31st
Trait(s)
TRAIT(s) is an exploration of graphic circus, inspired by the works of abstract artists, Joan Miró and Wassily Kandinsky. It is a performance where art becomes matter, a playful and daring experiment unafraid to get covered in paint.
Country of Origin: France
Genre: Contemporary Circus
Age: 6+ years old
Duration: 35 mins
Location: Hanager Theatre, Cairo Opera House Complex
Timing: 2:30 PM
Respire
Respire! unfolds as a circular dance of breath and motion, where acrobatics and poetry intertwine. Guided by inhalation and exhalation, the performance carries the audience through waves of emotion, surprise, and mastery of technique, revealing a fragile and spellbinding world in constant transformation.
Country of Origin: Switzerland
Genre: Storytelling & Live Illustration
Age: 5+ years old
Duration: 55 mins
Location: Falaki Theatre, The American University in Cairo
Timing: 6:30 PM
Sunday, February 1st
Trait(s)
TRAIT(s) is an exploration of graphic circus, inspired by the works of abstract artists, Joan Miró and Wassily Kandinsky. It is a performance where art becomes matter, a playful and daring experiment unafraid to get covered in paint.
Country of Origin: France
Genre: Contemporary Circus
Age: 6+ years old
Duration: 35 mins
Location: Hanager Theatre, Cairo Opera House Complex
Timing: 9:30 AM & 12:30 PM
Respire
Respire! unfolds as a circular dance of breath and motion, where acrobatics and poetry intertwine. Guided by inhalation and exhalation, the performance carries the audience through waves of emotion, surprise, and mastery of technique, revealing a fragile and spellbinding world in constant transformation.
Country of Origin: Switzerland
Genre: Storytelling & Live Illustration
Age: 5+ years old
Duration: 55 mins
Location: Falaki Theatre, The American University in Cairo
Timing: 9:30 AM & 12:30 PM
Beyond Paper Planes Exhibition Official Opening
Country of Origin: Czech Republic
Age: Suitable for all ages
Location: Goethe Institute – Dokki
Timing: 2:00 PM until 7:00 PM
Beyond the Paper Plane is a travelling exhibition that presents contemporary Czech illustrators and artists, with a special focus on children’s books. It invites audiences into a playful and imaginative world where books leap beyond the page, transforming reading into tactile, three-dimensional encounters rich in space, texture, and curiosity.
Mon-Wed, February 2nd, 3rd & 4th
Pekku
Pekku takes a playful look at what happens when you just want to be left alone, and others have a very different idea. Drawing on themes of friendship, kindness, and the beauty of being in nature, Pekku blends visual storytelling, gentle humour, and enchanting design to captivate young minds and hearts alike.
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Genre: Object Theatre
Age: 4 – 8 years old
Duration: 40 mins
Location: Falaki Theatre, The American University in Cairo
Timing: 9:30 AM & 12:30 PM (on Feb 2nd) and
9:30 AM & 12:00 PM (on Feb 3rd & 4th)
Beyond Paper Planes Exhibition
Beyond the Paper Plane is a travelling exhibition that presents contemporary Czech illustrators and artists, with a special focus on children’s books. It invites audiences into a playful and imaginative world where books leap beyond the page, transforming reading into tactile, three-dimensional encounters rich in space, texture, and curiosity.
Country of Origin: Czech Republic
Age: Suitable for all ages
Location: Goethe Institute – Dokki
Timing: 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM (on Feb 2nd) and
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM (on Feb 3rd & 4th)
Thursday, February 5th
Beyond Paper Planes Exhibition (Last Day)
Country of Origin: Czech Republic
Age: Suitable for all ages
Location: Goethe Institute – Dokki
Timing: 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM
Beyond the Paper Plane is a travelling exhibition that presents contemporary Czech illustrators and artists, with a special focus on children’s books. It invites audiences into a playful and imaginative world where books leap beyond the page, transforming reading into tactile, three-dimensional encounters rich in space, texture, and curiosity.
Saturday, February 6th
Zaki
Zaki is a playful theatre performance that invites young audiences into the world of donkeys, celebrating a loyal and dedicated animal friend. Through visual storytelling and imaginative stagecraft, the show explores friendship, perseverance, and curiosity, using different forms of expression to bring the story to life.
Country of Origin: Egypt
Genre: Shadow Theatre
Age: 6 – 9 years old
Duration: 45 mins
Location: Goethe Institute – Dokki
Timing: 2:00 PM & 4:00 PM
Tales of Gouha
Gouha, the legendary folk hero of Eastern folklore, opens his treasure trove of stories. His timeless tales spring to life on stage through storytelling and live illustration, celebrating the richness of our oral heritage.
Country of Origin: Egypt
Genre: Storytelling & Live Illustration
Age: 4+ years old
Duration: 45 mins
Location: Goethe Institute – Dokki
Timing: 6:00 PM