The play "Premature Birth"... Ayman Zeidan appears before the Riyadh Season audience
The highly anticipated Syrian play “Premature Birth,” written, directed, and starring the esteemed Arab star Ayman Zeidan, will premiere today at the famous “Bakr Al-Shadi” theater in the “Boulevard City” area, as part of the Riyadh Season activities and events that attract the attention of the Arab world.
The play will run for five consecutive days, from December 24 to December 28, as the Saudi and Arab audience anticipates a strong return of Syrian comedy theater through this work that brings together a selection of Syrian drama stars.
The play's plot: a comedy of situations and mysteries
The play unfolds as a satirical social comedy, transporting the audience to the mysterious atmosphere of Rome's streets. The plot revolves around a group of thieves attempting to transport money through devious and dubious means, employing women feigning pregnancy as a cover. Through a series of surprising paradoxes and unexpected situations as they try to evade the police, comedic moments erupt, offering a clever and entertaining critique of certain social phenomena.
Ayman Zeidan's return to the popular stage
This performance is a significant artistic event, given Ayman Zeidan's prominent place in the history of Arab art. Zeidan expressed his delight at participating, saying in a video posted on the Riyadh Season account: "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 my dear audience.".
Zidane also extended a special greeting to those in charge of this global event, adding: “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 meet the great audience that we love.”.
Crew and artistic production
The series stars Ayman Zeidan alongside the renowned actress Suzan Najm Al-Din, who returns to act opposite Zeidan in a highly anticipated duet. The cast also includes distinguished actors Mohammad Haddaqi, Wael Zeidan, Lama Badour, and Hazem Zeidan. This ensemble cast promises a rich blend of laughter and high-quality entertainment.
Riyadh Season: A Destination for Arab Art
The hosting of the play “Premature Birth” underscores the pivotal role of Riyadh Season as a comprehensive cultural and artistic platform, not limited to local entertainment but extending to embrace Arab and international creativity. The season contributes to the revival of popular Arab theater by providing massive production resources and state-of-the-art theaters like the Bakr Al-Shadi Theater, thus enhancing the cultural and artistic dynamism in the region and creating bridges of communication between artists and their audiences in the Kingdom.
