Oum Kalthoum

Posted October 4th, 2014 filed under Uncategorized.

Oum Kalthoum / Eden Uliel


Drama Historical Play Periodical Drama Subject: Art Biography Career Feminism Music Text in: he English en	The play is on the life story of the legendary Egyptian singer,the diva Oum Kalthoum 1904-1975) ) “the Star of the East,” from the beginning of her performances, until she captured the hearts of Egyptians and of the entire Arab world. A play about the desperate love of the poet Ahmad Rami to the beloved singer, and about the rivalry between his two friends, music giants: Oum Kalthoum and Abed el Wahab, whose songs and of others are sung in the performance.
The characters	Female:2 Male:3 Total:5
Translations	English
Productions	Premierre 2014 Jaffa Theatre- Arab Hebrew Theatre Production page More in Israel The Jaffa Theatre production of “Oum Kalthoum” premiered at the “Mediterranean Festival” in 2014 and since was performed over 200 times this musical theatre received high praise from the press and kudos from the audience. Jaffa Theatre is located in the heart of the old city of Jaffa presenting original theatre and translations from the Arab world, Palestinian and Israeli among them musical theatre productions including the musical Cabaret “Farid el Atrash” on famous Egyptian musician and poetry of Palestinian poet Mahmoud Darwish and more. “…an exciting and fascinating play … beautiful Oud playing, wonderful singing that lets you feel the power of the Arabic classic songs… “Yediot Aharonot” theaters Jaffa Theatre- Arab Hebrew Theatre
	Featured in the iSRA-DRaMA: International Exposure of Israeli Theatre 2015