“Premieres Premières II x 2B Continued” program is a two-year initiative (2026–2027) dedicated to empowering emerging theatre and dance artists in Egypt while fostering international cultural exchange.

Through an integrated approach combining creation, mentorship, and professional development, the program supports young creators in developing original contemporary performances and equips them with the skills, networks, and resources to sustain their practice independently.

Program Pillars

  1. Producing Performances

    At the heart of the program is the creation of 10 new contemporary theatre and dance productions. This pillar provides emerging artists—particularly those developing concepts for the first time—with the opportunity to bring their ideas to the stage, under professional guidance, from conception to premiere.

    Applications Open: Apply by May 17th
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  2. Mentorship Program


    Participants benefit from intensive training and individualized mentorship from established practitioners from Egypt, the Arab world, and France, across all production disciplines. This pillar ensures artists gain practical knowledge in directing, choreography, stage management, scenography, lighting, and other technical and artistic areas, providing continuous support at every stage, from early development to opening night.

     

Loulwa Dorra

Stage Managers Mentor and Production Manager

Loulwa Dorra Mentor of Stage Management Loulwa Dorra is a theatre professional with experience both as a performer and a stage manager. After beginning her career as an actor and backstage crew member in university productions, she transitioned into stage management and has worked on numerous theatre productions in Egypt. Her professional work includes collaborations…

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Hussein Baydoun

Stage Managers Mentor and Production Manager

Hussein Baydoun Mentor of Scenography Lebanese artist and scenographer Hussein Baydoun, based in Beirut, is celebrated for his distinctive approach to production design, where space, material, and narrative hold equal weight to the script. Known for transforming raw materials such as metal and concrete into striking sets, he has collaborated with renowned filmmakers including Nadine…

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Camille Mauplot

Stage Managers Mentor and Production Manager

Camille Mauplot Mentor of Lighting Design Camille Mauplot is a French lighting designer working across theatre, dance, and contemporary performance. Based in Paris, he has collaborated with numerous artists and institutions across France and Europe. His work approaches lighting as a dramaturgical language that shapes space, emotion, and rhythm in dialogue with movement and scenography.…

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Philippe Boulay

Stage Managers Mentor and Production Manager

Philippe Boulay Mentor of Theatre Philippe Boulay trained with Mario Gonzalez, Anatoly Vassiliev, Andreï Serban, and Yannis Kokkos at the Experimental Academy of Theatres in Paris. Artistic director of Wor(l)ds…Cie, he has directed numerous productions in France and internationally, working across Europe, Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East. His work combines classical and contemporary…

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Karima Mansour

Stage Managers Mentor and Production Manager

Karima Mansour Mentor of Dance Karima Mansour is an internationally recognized choreographer, dancer, actress, singer, and educator. She founded the Cairo Contemporary Dance Center (CCDC) and MAAT Dance Company. She holds a B.A. in Film from the High Institute of Cinema in Egypt and a B.A. and Master’s degree in Dance from the London Contemporary…

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3. Supplementary Workshops


Open to everyone, these workshops bridge the gap between participants and the professional sector. They provide hands-on training in the practical demands of independent performance, and offer a valuable resource for any artist or practitioner looking to develop their craft and expand their professional network. They also equip participants with the skills and connections needed to tour their work and secure future funding.