The highly anticipated comedy play "The Museum" premieres tonight at the Bakr Al-Shadi Theater in Boulevard City, as part of this year's Riyadh Season. The official Riyadh Season account on the X platform announced the start of the show, which will run until January 11, inviting audiences to enjoy a unique theatrical experience that blends comedy and suspense.
Details of the work and the play's cast
This grand theatrical production features a stellar cast of Saudi and Gulf actors, including the renowned Abdullah Al-Sadhan and Yousef Al-Jarrah, alongside Abdulaziz Al-Furaihi, Fawz Abdullah, Mohammed Ali, and Nayef Al-Anzi. The play is written by Mohammed Al-Fahadi, with script adaptation and translation by Mohammed Ali, and directed by the veteran stage director Hassan Rajab. This artistic gathering offers Saudi theater audiences a unique opportunity to witness such prominent figures in a single production that blends humor with subtle social commentary.
The play's plot: A conflict between two worlds
The play "The Museum" unfolds as a comedic fantasy infused with touches of satirical horror. The story begins with the theft of a rare artifact from a museum. This incident doesn't end peacefully, but rather ignites a mysterious and thrilling conflict between the worlds of humans and jinn. Amidst this chaos, a jinn character emerges, finding herself in an emotional and existential dilemma, torn between her loyalty to her underworld and her strange attraction to the human world, leading to comedic paradoxes and unexpected situations.
Riyadh Season: A global entertainment destination
The play “The Museum” is being presented as part of the General Entertainment Authority’s strategy to bolster the theatrical scene in Saudi Arabia, where Riyadh Season has transformed into a major cultural and artistic platform that transcends mere entertainment events. The season directly contributes to achieving the goals of Vision 2030 by diversifying income sources, supporting the tourism sector, and providing world-class entertainment options for citizens, residents, and visitors.
The Renaissance of Saudi Theater
The overwhelming popularity of theatrical productions during Riyadh Season, such as the play "The Museum," reflects the resurgence of Saudi theater in recent years. After years of relative stagnation, theater has returned to its enlightening and entertaining role, benefiting from the immense technological capabilities of modern Riyadh theaters like the Bakr Al-Shadi Theater, and the substantial logistical support provided by the season's organizers. This has restored public confidence in local artistic productions and established Riyadh as the capital of Arab theater during the season.
