Oman to participates in Ostrovsky Fest in Russia

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman’s Al Dan Theatre Troupe for Culture and Art will take part in the 8th edition of Ostrovsky Fest due to held in the city of Kineshma, Russia, from 18 to 23 August 2026.

At the festival, Al Dan will stage a drama titled “A Bite of Bread” authored by Omani dramaturg Mohammed bin Said Al Rawahi.

Mohammed bin Salim Al Nabhani, Head of Al Dan Theatre Troupe for Culture and Art, said, “The troupe’s participation in the Russian festival is the outcome of a long march of planning and international communication. Besides building bridges of cultural dialogue, the troupe’s participation aims to spread national artistic experiences via international platforms.”

For his part, scenographer Mahmoud bin Salim Al Makhroumi pointed out that “The participation of Al Dan in this international event is in pursuance of a responsibility to convey the honourable image of development in Omani theatre and to showcase the growing cultural cooperation between the Omani and Russian sides.”

The drama “A Bite of Bread” was performed more than 40 times since its production in 2017, and it won many local and international awards in Arab and European countries.