Life is a comedy novel (1966)
Overview
The play follows Khaled, a bored government archive clerk who dreams of escaping his meaningless job. After discovering a book about the transmigration of souls, he begins experiencing different lives. He becomes a scientist, Antony in love with Cleopatra, and a politician involved in a nuclear war. Through these transformations, the play explores his desire for creativity, adventure, love, and freedom from his monotonous life.
Cast
Medhat Morsi
خالد
Sohair El Barooni
علوية
Youssef Daoud
حامد / حاصد
Laila Mukhtar
صحفية
Ali Naguib
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