A witty and heartfelt musical exploring love in all its forms—dating, marriage, and everything in between. This Egyptian adaptation brings a fresh, relatable perspective to the joys and struggles of relationships, blending humor, and emotion in our uniquely Egyptian way.
Bahebak Zai Manta, Law Etghayart opened on June 27th, 2024 at Rawabet Art Space.
Synopsis
I Love You, You're Perfect... Now Change takes audiences on a hilarious and touching journey through the many stages of love. This Egyptian adaptation, translated and adapted by Serag Mahmoud, reimagines the universal themes of dating, marriage, and parenthood with humor and authenticity. Told through a series of comedic and heartfelt vignettes, the show captures the awkwardness of first dates, the compromises of long-term commitment, and the joys and challenges of family life. With a talented ensemble and a mix of original and adapted music, this production offers a fresh, culturally resonant take on love and relationships in contemporary Egypt.
Director's Note
Co-directing this Egyptian adaptation of I Love You, You're Perfect... Now Change has been an incredibly rewarding experience. Serag Mahmoud’s brilliant translation and adaptation, paired with our ensemble’s exceptional performances, have allowed this show to resonate in a way that feels both universal and uniquely Egyptian.
This production is a testament to the power of theatre in bringing people together through shared laughter, reflection, and conversation. We are proud to have reimagined this musical for our Egyptian audiences, embracing its humor and heart while making it truly our own.
- Youssef Basir and Farida Islam
Cast
Ahmed El-Sawy
Andrew William
Ahmed El-Sawy
Ahmed Sherif
Andrew William
Ahmed El-Sawy
Amina Islam
Andrew William
Andrew William
Andrew William
Andrew William
Andrew William
Carla Assaf
Christine Asham
Christine Asham
Christine Asham
Christine Asham
Christine Asham
Christine Magdy
Christine Asham
Christine Magdy
Farida Islam
Christine Asham
Christine Magdy
Mariam Mobarak
Mariam Mobarak
Mariam Mobarak
Nouran Aly
Mariam Mobarak
Mariam Mobarak
Salma Hisham
Mariam Mobarak
Serag Mahmoud
Serag Mahmoud
Mariam Mobarak
Serag Mahmoud
Shady Sherif
Youssef Bassir
Shady Sherif
Waleed Atef
Youssef Bassir
Shady Sherif
Youssef Bassir
Youssef Bassir
Youssef Bassir
Yacoub Yassin
Youssef Bassir
Youssef Bassir
Zeina Hezzah
Crew & Creatives
Dr. Neveen Allouba
Dr. Neveen Allouba
Dr. Neveen Allouba
Musical Direction
Serag Mahmoud
Dr. Neveen Allouba
Dr. Neveen Allouba
Translation and Adaptation
Nada Ezzat
Dr. Neveen Allouba
Nada Ezzat
Music Management
Shams Ehab
Dr. Neveen Allouba
Nada Ezzat
Stage Management
Youssef Basir
Youssef Basir
Youssef Basir
Direction
Farida Islam
Youssef Basir
Youssef Basir
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