Elmi Oloum Opens Tonight at Mohammed Al-Ali Theater
By Ishtiaq Hussain | Last updated: 13 November 2026
Elmi Oloum, an Egyptian comedy, opens at Mohammed Al-Ali Theater in Boulevard City on Friday 13 November 2026, with a four-day run to 16 November. Doors open at 8:30 PM and the show runs from 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM, with tickets from SAR 90 on WeBook. Dina El Sherbiny leads the cast, and Batoul Arafa directs.
At a glance
| Dates | Friday 13 to Monday 16 November 2026 |
| Venue | Mohammed Al-Ali Theater, Boulevard City |
| Doors open | 8:30 PM |
| Show time | 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM |
| Tickets | From SAR 90 on WeBook |
| Director | Batoul Arafa |
| Cast | Dina El Sherbiny, Sayed Ragab, Mohamed Osama (Aws Aws), Ahmed Abdel Wahab, Dina Mohsen (Wizo), Sherif Hosny, Mustafa El-Banna (Saafan) |
What the play is about
A performer and her dance troupe find themselves in an unfamiliar spot when a team of scientists and experts fails to turn up for a huge science conference, putting the event at risk. To save the conference, the performer and her troupe pose as the missing scientific team, despite having none of the knowledge the role needs.
The comedy builds from their attempts to convince the room and handle each new problem inside the conference. Al Yaum describes the setup as a comic frame around a show performer and her band, who must carry a global science gathering they know nothing about, while Hia Magazine gives the same shape: a businessman aims for a global science competition, but a mistake throws a group far from science into the contest.
The cast and the team
Dina El Sherbiny leads the cast, with Sayed Ragab and Mohamed Osama, known as Aws Aws. Ahmed Abdel Wahab, Dina Mohsen, known as Wizo, Sherif Hosny and Mustafa El-Banna, known as Saafan, complete the cast. Batoul Arafa directs the production.
Ahmed Abdel Wahab and Sami El-Makawy wrote the play, and Ahmed Ismail supervises the production. Turki Alalshikh, chairman of the General Entertainment Authority, promoted the play on X ahead of opening night, naming Dina El Sherbiny and the 13 to 16 November run at Mohammed Al-Ali Theater.
Tickets and times
Doors open at 8:30 PM and the show runs from 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Tickets start at SAR 90 on WeBook, and Arrajol reports 11 ticket categories on the listing. Buy through WeBook, the official platform for Riyadh Season, and check the listing for the date, the gate time and any age rule before you travel.
The play runs for four nights, from Friday 13 November to Monday 16 November. Book early for the weekend nights: Saturday 14 November is one of the busiest nights of the season, with Rashed Al Majid playing a second night at Mohammed Abdo Arena and Zuffa Boxing 13 at The Venue the same evening.
Theatre at Boulevard City this month
Elmi Oloum is the third production at Mohammed Al-Ali Theater this season, after Ana Mesh Arefni and Al-Sada Al-Aadaa, which ran from 5 to 9 November. Fi Hetta Tania runs from 11 to 15 November at Bakr Al-Sheddi Theater, and Dukkan Al-Alab arrives at the Global Theater on 19 November. Five more productions are named for December: Prince of the World, Sakk Ala Weladak, The Duet, Al-Omda and Al-Diva, with dates still to come. Our Riyadh Season theatre lineup carries the full November programme.
Getting there
Mohammed Al-Ali Theater sits inside Boulevard City in the Hittin district. The zone opens at 4:00 PM, so there is time to eat or walk the zone before the 9:00 PM show. Arrive early on big nights: Rashed Al Majid plays a second night at Mohammed Abdo Arena on Saturday 14 November, and Zuffa Boxing 13 fills The Venue the same evening, so traffic around the zone will be heavy. Our Riyadh Season guide carries the full calendar, and our Boulevard City guide covers the zone, its hours and how to get there.
Frequently asked questions
When does Elmi Oloum run?
Elmi Oloum runs from Friday 13 November to Monday 16 November 2026 at Mohammed Al-Ali Theater in Boulevard City. Doors open at 8:30 PM and the show runs from 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM each night.
Who is in the cast?
Dina El Sherbiny leads the cast, with Sayed Ragab, Mohamed Osama, known as Aws Aws, Ahmed Abdel Wahab, Dina Mohsen, known as Wizo, Sherif Hosny and Mustafa El-Banna, known as Saafan. Batoul Arafa directs, from a script by Ahmed Abdel Wahab and Sami El-Makawy.
How much are tickets?
Tickets start at SAR 90 on WeBook, the official platform for Riyadh Season. Arrajol reports 11 ticket categories on the listing, so check the WeBook page for the seat that fits before you book.
Where is Mohammed Al-Ali Theater?
Mohammed Al-Ali Theater sits inside Boulevard City in the Hittin district of Riyadh. The zone opens at 4:00 PM, and the theatre has already hosted Ana Mesh Arefni and Al-Sada Al-Aadaa this season.