EDINBURGH – August 1, 2025
Saudi Arabia marked a major cultural milestone this week with the international premiere of the play “The Hoop” at the renowned Edinburgh Festival Fringe — one of the world’s largest and most diverse theater gatherings.
🌍 A Global Stage for Saudi Theater
Directed by Fahad Al-Dosari and supported by the Saudi Theater and Performing Arts Commission, The Hoop represents the Kingdom’s growing presence in global performing arts. The production is part of the Sitar Program, a national initiative designed to support emerging Saudi theater talent and bring local stories to international audiences.
🎭 What is The Hoop About?
Performed in English translation, The Hoop is a symbolic and emotionally stirring drama that delves into themes of existential struggle, modern repetition, and human isolation. Set in a bleak, cyclical world, the play uses abstract symbolism to mirror the repetitive challenges of contemporary life.
🏆 Award-Winning and Critically Acclaimed
Before its Edinburgh debut, The Hoop:
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Won Best Contemporary Show at the Riyadh Theater Festival 2024
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Was featured in the 79th Avignon Festival in France, in a segment celebrating the Arabic language and cultural narratives
📅 Running Through August 5
The show will run through August 5 at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025, where over 2,000 artists from 256 countries are performing across 3,350 events, making it a true global celebration of creative expression and cross-cultural dialogue.
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia’s Cultural Commitment
According to the Saudi Press Agency, this international participation highlights Saudi Arabia’s ongoing commitment to cultural development, artistic exchange, and elevating its global creative footprint.
The SPA stated that such initiatives reflect the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 goal of transforming Saudi society through the arts, innovation, and global collaboration.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Play Title | The Hoop |
| Director | Fahad Al-Dosari |
| Event | Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025 |
| Language | English (translated) |
| Running Dates | Until August 5 |
| Origin | Saudi Arabia |
| Notable Past Awards | Best Contemporary Show – Riyadh Theater Festival |
| Program | Part of the Saudi Sitar initiative |
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