116 theatre titles featured at Cairo Exhibition

January 15, 2026 / 12:09 AM

Sharjah 24: Dr Youssef Eidabi, Head of the Intellectual Affairs Department at the Arab Theatre Festival, announced a specialised exhibition of theatre books featuring 116 titles published by the Arab Theatre Institute during 2024 and 2025. These books will be presented to the public during the Cairo edition of the festival.

Diverse collection for festival attendees

The exhibition at the 16th Arab Theatre Festival in Cairo includes publications specifically for the festival in the Egyptian book category. The collection covers diverse and foundational books on theatre arts, including directing, acting, and theatre theory, compiled in 12 specialized volumes.

Books from across the Arab World

He told “Sharjah 24” that, in addition to specialised festival books, the exhibition features works from various Arab countries, including translations, theatre criticism, short plays, and feature plays. Dr Eidabi noted that the exhibition has been very popular with the public, particularly due to the affordable prices of the books.

Spotlight on Emirati theatre

The exhibition includes the recently published book Theatre in the Emirates by Dr Haitham Al-Khawaja, which explores the development of Emirati theatre from heritage to modernity. Books from Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Sudan, and Bahrain are also featured, highlighting the diversity and richness of Arab theatre.