Name: El Soltanya at Room Garden City
Start: 2025-11-01T20:00:00+02:00
Location: ROOM Art Space & Cafe

"El Soltanya
A storytelling performance with Hanan El Taher, The Storyteller, offering a unique experience that blends oral narration with shadow puppetry and the soulful sounds of the traditional rababa.
The story follows Marzouk, a humble and content man who lives happily with his wife and children until his joy is threatened by the envy of his wealthy brother. When hardship strikes, Marzouk sets out on a journey with nothing but a simple bowl, unaware that fate holds an extraordinary adventure for him.
El Soltanya takes audiences on a journey of struggle, perseverance, and unexpected fortune through engaging storytelling, shadow art, and enchanting live music.
Hanan El Taher
Hanan El Taher is a storyteller and artist devoted to reviving and celebrating the art of storytelling in Arabic-speaking communities. Passionate about cultural heritage and human connection, she uses stories as tools for learning, inspiration, and emotional expression. Through her performances and workshops, she brings traditional tales to life and builds bridges across generations.
Salma Essam
Salma Essam is an Egyptian singer who has loved music since childhood. She studied maqamat at the School of Religious Chanting under masters such as Sheikh Mahmoud El-Tohamy and Sheikh Taha El-Iskandarani, and began her journey with El Hala Heritage Ensemble. Mai has performed with El Warsha Theatre Troupe, El Nile Ensemble, and El Awela Baladi. Today, she continues to revive Egyptian heritage through heartfelt, contemporary performances.
Alya Ali
Alya Ali is a puppeteer, designer, children’s author, and storyteller who brings imagination to life for young audiences. A graduate of the Faculty of Commerce, she later studied comic illustration and scriptwriting to combine words and images in her creative work. Alya believes storytelling opens magical worlds of imagination and learning for children, blending wonder with knowledge.
Safaa El Hilaly
Safaa El Hilaly is a singer and the first woman in Egypt to play the rababa. After earning a degree in English, she studied at the Higher Institute of Arabic Music to refine her singing and rababa performance. She has performed with El Warsha Theatre Troupe and El Nile Ensemble, and founded her own band in 2020 dedicated to Egyptian folk music. Safaa has appeared at cultural venues such as Beit El-Suhaymi, Prince Taz Palace, and Talaat Harb Cultural Center."
-Doors open at 7:30, concert starts at 08:00
-Shared tables
-Ticket price: 200 LE + 1 minimum order per person(not included in the ticket price)
-Tickets are non-refundable
-You can purchase your ticket from the branch itself, or through the following online link:
https://www.easykash.net/ZPK3381