Theatre
Staffan Westerberg has died
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Director and actor Staffan Westerberg has died. His family confirmed the death to Sveriges Radio’s Kulturnytt.
Actor Sherif Desouky will present a storytelling night titled Ala El Rayeq at the Cairo Opera House on Sunday as part of the 19th edition of the Egyptian National Theatre Festival.
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A Cape Town theatre platform is crowdfunding to take 13 shows to the National Arts Festival in Makhanda, which begins on 25 June, despite recent budget cuts.
The fifth Arab Puppetry and Dolls Forum concluded in Cairo on Friday after a multi-year hiatus, affirming Egypt's role as a hub for arts and cultural awareness, Culture Minister Ahmed Fouad Hanno said.
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Haroldo Costa, actor, director and carnival commentator, died at 95 on Saturday (13/12) in Rio de Janeiro. His family announced the death on social media without revealing the cause, highlighting his long career in valuing black culture and samba. His trajectory includes pioneering theatre roles and contributions to preserving Rio's carnival memory.