Third Anniversary of the Riad Sultan Theatre: An Eclectic and Inclusive Program
On the occasion of its third anniversary, the Riad Sultan Theater unveils a new visual identity that combines modernity with authenticity, reaffirming its role as a cultural crossroads accessible to all. True to its foundational values of creativity, inclusion, and sharing, the theater offers a diverse lineup throughout February 2025, featuring theater, music, cinema, dance, and educational initiatives aimed at teaching artistic and cultural professions.
Festivities will kick off on Saturday, February 1, with a meeting organized by the Ali Zaoua Academy, aimed at training professionals in the fields of administration and cultural project management. On February 8, audiences will have the opportunity to see the play The Wall, the Light Itself Is Darker, directed by Yassine Ahajjam. This poignant drama delves into themes of solitude and disillusionment through the lives of two fatefully separated characters.
On February 13, the cinema will take center stage with a screening of The Autumn of Apples by Mohamed Mouftakir, an engrossing film that weaves together reality and fiction, following a young boy’s quest for the truth about his mother and family secrets.
In the realm of music, on February 15, the Fran Molina World Champs Trio & Zougaa will bring a unique fusion of jazz, flamenco, and world music to the stage. Following that, on February 17, the theater will host the play Little Secrets, directed by Rachid Kasimi, an intimate family drama that immerses the audience in the tensions and emotions of an often unpredictable daily life.
Literature will shine on February 22, with a conference dedicated to The Poetics of Narration in the Works of Ahmed Bouzfour, accompanied by a theatrical reading that will plunge the audience into the writer’s universe.
The month will conclude on February 28 with a contemporary dance performance titled UP°, the result of an artistic residency led by Fouad Boussouf, blending movement, music, and childhood memories, followed by a performance that brings together dance and music featuring violinist Gabriel Majou and dancer Paul Molina.
In parallel with this programming, the Riad Sultan Theater will continue to offer workshops in theater, contemporary dance, and circus for children, teenagers, and adults, thus contributing to artistic development in a supportive learning environment. This month of festivities reaffirms the Riad Sultan Theater’s commitment to cultural diversity and creativity, inviting the public to celebrate three years of sharing and artistic passion.
