Wust El Balad’s Rawabet Art Space is notorious for being a haven for aspiring artists and their love for all things indie and short independent art produced free of mainstream commercial media. There’s always something artsy in every corner of this centre, from art auctions, galleries, movie screenings, and plays.

Today we come to you with a play that triggered all our insecurities about love and relationships and had us crying our eyes out and laughing our hearts out all at once. Without further ado, we introduce the hidden gem that is W 3amalet Eih Feina El Seneen?

What Have the Years Done to Us?

The three-act play showcases a contemporary couple’s struggle with expressing their feelings towards one another at different phases of their relationship, focusing on the contrast between what goes on our minds and what comes out of our mouths. But as audience members, we hear their thoughts, feel their emotions, live their childhood traumas, and dive into their subconsciousness through their inner voices embodied by two other actors.

First Act

We’re first introduced to a budding love story between our two main characters as they attempt to vocalise their feelings. The ongoing dilemma of taking the risk of ruining a friendship and confessing love to your best friend was perfectly portrayed.

Second Act

Taking us on an intensely emotional journey for the couple as they navigate life together, we see that their life is far from perfect and unlike the expectations set. What a challenge it was for viewers to hold back from sobbing from all the heart-stabbing words thrown back and forth.

Third Act

To wrap up, a realistic ending of events that is a hybrid of wholesome and heartbreak takes place on stage. Finding this ideal balance without being too dark and not cringe-inducing is a testament to the masterminds behind the play.

Tharaa Goubail

Taking the play’s lead is the award-winning actress you most likely have seen in numerous roles. While she is best known for her character as Dalida in Segn El Nessa and, most recently, in Mona Zaki’s Taht El Wesaya, Tharaa gave a powerful performance during the second act. Her watering eyes, shaky hands, and voice cracks as her emotions flood her had us all on the edge of our seats. 

Hazem Ehab

They say comedians deliver the best dramatic scenes, and they are right! You probably know Hazem from SNL Bil 3arabi’s hilarious skits. His past in comedy is why he perfectly threw in comedic punchlines without breaking the overall ambience of the play, especially in the first act.

Kariman Hegazi

This girl stole the show many times. The AUC fresh graduate, who has taken over a dozen acting workshops, shone so bright as the inner voice of Tharaa’s character. Her one-liners had us falling off our seats, which made her dramatic monologue rather unexpected and even more outstanding.

Mohamed Samir

Here’s to the architect behind this phenomenal experience! Samir wrote, directed, and shared the stage with his co-stars for this play. His years spent in local and international acting and scriptwriting workshops have paid off. Being a relationship coach, as well, must have helped him build three-dimensional characters that don’t fail for a second at mirroring reality.