The Discreet Charm of the Pillars of Society Live

Step into a sharp, multilingual satire that slices through love, politics, and class. Acclaimed Egyptian theater maker Ahmed El Attar brings to the stage the unexpected romance of a Syrian woman and a Swedish man — and the lavish, tension-filled wedding where their wealthy families collide. Divided by race, gender, and religion, yet bound by a shared hunger for power and profit, the families unravel in a whirlwind of biting dialogue, dark humor, and global intrigue.

Performed in Arabic, Swedish, and English (with subtitles), this groundbreaking work marks El Attar as the first Arab writer-director commissioned by Sweden’s National Theater (Dramaten). Expect a fast-paced story laced with themes of COVID, vaccine trafficking, and the human cost of ambition.

📅 Date: Friday, 27 March
🕖 Time: 7 PM
💰 Price: AED 52 – AED 105
📍 Venue: The Red Theater, The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi