Oum Kalthoum

A Musical with Galit Giat

The play is on the life story of the legendary Egyptian singer, the diva Oum Kalthoum (1904-1975), “the Star of the East”, from the beginning of her performances, until she captured the hearts of Egyptians and of the entire Arab world.

The play depicts the desperate love of the poet Ahmad Rami to the beloved singer, and about the rivalry between his two friends, music giants: Oum Kalthoum and Abed el Wahab, whose songs, and those of others, are sung in the performance.

The show is in Hebrew, with songs in Arabic.
Show length: 90 min