National Festival of Egyptian Theater to honor Lotfi Labib in its 12th edition

CAIRO – 1 August 2019: The management of the National Festival of Egyptian Theater, headed by Ahmed Abdul Aziz, announced honoring veteran comedian Lotfi Labib in the festival’s 12th edition, set to run from August 17-30.

Among its publications, the festival will present a book entitled "Lotfi Labib... The enchanting Comedian" written by Bassem Sadek, in celebration of the comedian whose works positively impacted the artistic scene in Egypt throughout the years.

The festival is also due to honor actress Sawsan Badr, singer Ali el-Haggar, actor Youssef Shaaban, actor Tawfik Abdel Hamid, writer Yousry el-Gendy, director Mohsen Helmy, actress Hala Fakher, writer El-Sayed Hafez, Director of Theatrical Administration in the National Theater
Assem el-Badawy and professor of decoration at the High Institute of Theatrical Arts Abd Rabo Abd Rabo.