Al Motazawegoon

Al Motazawegoon , The Married Couples is an Arabic play, conceived, produced and performed in the various theaters of Egypt. The cast included several yesteryear Egyptian theater icons such as Samir Ghanem and Sherin. The play received great adulation and praise from critics and audiences alike. It provided great relief to Egyptian audiences plagued by economic collapse and poverty. Fast forward to more thanyears after its inception and performance, Al Motazawagezoon has gone on to become a cult comedy theatrical classic, and it has managed to attract and impact thousands of Arabs for its realistic portrayals of marital issues, class differentiation and the attitudes of Egyptian men and women of that particular time. The play was performed in the year 1978 and was credited with resurrecting Egyptian comedy theatre in an age of decline for both Egyptian theatre and film.

All critics unanimously commended the play for its pragmatic portrayal of Egyptian society and its relevance to current societal issues. Critics also praised the excellent acting prowess of the lead cast and their outstanding comic timing. However, critics disproved of the weak dialogue, the use of constant improvisation by the lead cast and the slow pace of the production.Although exact audience attendance figures are not available, each show has been claimed to receive a phenomenal response from audiences in terms of attendance and interaction. Today, different clips of the play across YouTube have amassed views of around 96,000 to 151,700, proving the plays timeless appeal. ........

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