Death or Re-birth?: On Vicissitudes of the Egyptian Stage During 2020

The Theatre Times: This year, for theatre and dance artists around the world, it was necessary to convey the message that culture contributes to human immunity. The year will remain a turning point in the global history of theatre and performance. Where many differences had separated the various stages of the world, Covid-19 managed to unite them under the banner of danger. The danger of infection and of death dictated the rules to open or close cultural venues and to impose a partial or full lockdown.