Riyadh, April 2, 2025 (4 Shawwal 1446 AH) — The Theatre and Performing Arts Commission is launching its "Local Theatre Tour" project tomorrow, aiming to present distinguished theatrical productions in cities, governorates, and villages across the Kingdom, boosting cultural and theatrical activity and increasing community participation in the arts scene.

The first leg of the tour opens with the play "Bahr" ("Sea"), which will be staged in four major cities from April 3 to May 3, 2025, starting in Al-Baha, then Jubail, then Dammam, and concluding in Al-Ahsa.

At a Glance — Performance Schedule

  • Al-Baha: April 3-5, at Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Theatre in the Cultural Center.
  • Jubail: April 17-19, at the Royal Commission's conference hall in Al-Fanateer.
  • Dammam: April 24-26, at Imam Abdulrahman Al-Faisal University's theatre.
  • Al-Ahsa: May 1-3, at the theatre of the Culture and Arts Society.

The project aims to expand the reach of theatrical performances to regions with less theatrical activity and support local theatre troupes, boosting production and opening the door to discovering new talent, as well as contributing to the cultural sector's GDP and creating investment opportunities in the field.

"Bahr" was written by Abdulrahman Al-Muraikhi and directed by Sultan Al-Nawwah. It has won prestigious awards, including Best Actor, Best Script, and Best Overall Production at the Riyadh Theatre Festival, as well as Best Sound Effects and Best Direction at the Gulf Theatre Festival.

Audiences are encouraged to look out for "Local Theatre Tour" performances coming to their city, and to enjoy a distinctive artistic experience.