The first performance of the Syrian comedy play “Premature Birth,” directed and starring the veteran actor Ayman Zeidan, will take place today, Tuesday, December 24, at the Bakr Al-Shadi Theater in the Boulevard City area, as part of the Riyadh Season events that continue until the 28th of this month.
This show comes to enhance the Arab artistic presence in the Kingdom, as Riyadh Season witnesses great cultural and artistic diversity by attracting the most prominent theatrical works and stars from all over the Arab world, thus consolidating Riyadh’s position as a leading regional entertainment and cultural destination.
The story and events of the play
The play "Premature Birth" unfolds as a popular social comedy brimming with irony, transporting the audience to the mysterious atmosphere of Rome's streets. The plot revolves around a group of thieves attempting to transport money through dubious and shady means, employing women who feign pregnancy to conceal the stolen goods.
The events unfold through a series of comedic situations and unexpected surprises as they desperately try to escape the clutches of the police, putting the characters in amusing predicaments that reveal the contradictions of the human psyche in a satirical and entertaining manner.
Cast and crew
This theatrical production features a selection of Syria's top drama stars, including:
- Ayman Zeidan: (Author, Director, and Star of the Work)
- Suzan Najm Al-Din
- Mohammed Haddaki
- Wael Zeidan
- Lama Badour
- Hazem Zeidan
Ayman Zeidan and the Saudi audience
In promoting the play, artist Ayman Zeidan shared a video message via Riyadh Season's social media accounts, expressing his delight at meeting the Saudi audience. Zeidan said, "I am honored to appear before my beloved Saudi audience at Riyadh Season with a theatrical experience called 'Premature Birth,' a popular social comedy. I sincerely hope it will be well-received by our dear audience.".
Zidane added, thanking those in charge of this global event: “My team and I extend our greetings and thanks to His Excellency Advisor Turki Al-Sheikh and the Entertainment Authority, which provided this opportunity to connect with the great audience that we love.”.
The importance of presentation in the cultural scene
The return of artist Ayman Zeidan to the stage, specifically through Riyadh Season, is a significant artistic event given his long history in Syrian and Arab drama and theater. Such performances contribute to building bridges of cultural communication between Arab peoples and offer audiences in Saudi Arabia the opportunity to see prominent artistic figures live.
Bakr Al-Shadi Theatre in Boulevard City is one of the most important theatres that has hosted major Arab and international shows, equipped with the latest audio and visual technologies that serve the directorial vision and increase the enjoyment of watching.
