4 Enchanting Nights of Cleopatra” Ballet at Cairo Opera House

28 October 2025

Within the Ministry of Culture’s strategy to promote all forms of creativity and innovation, the Cairo Opera House, under the supervision of Dr. Alaa Abdel Salam, presents “Cleopatra” ballet by the Cairo Opera Ballet Company directed by its Artistic Director Erminia Kamel for four successive nights. Accompanied with the Cairo Opera Orchestra under the baton of Mohamed Saad Basha, the performances take place at the Main Hall on 28,29,30 and 31 October at 8 p.m.
Set to music by Mohamed Saad Basha, the Ballet is choreographed by Jose Perez, with and costume design by Manuela Cieri and lighting design by Yasser Shaalan and set
design by Mohamed El Gharabawy

Established in 1966, the Cairo Opera Ballet Company was first affiliated to the Higher Institute of Ballet (Academy of Arts).. The first production was presented in the same year Since 1972, the Cairo Opera Ballet Company has embarked on numerous international tours

In 1991, the Cairo Opera Ballet Company was integrated into the National Cultural Center “Cairo Opera House” presenting a vast repertoire of international classical ballets”.