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Ad for Grand Opening of Badia Masabni's Casino Opera
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This advertisement announced the grand opening of Badia Masabni's Casino Opera for November 14, 1940 at Opera Square. However, on November 14 the Prime Minister of Egypt, Hassan Sabry, died on the floor of the Egyptian Parliament as he delivered a speech, apparently of a heart attack. Due to the national mourning and state funeral, every single casino, sala and theater in Egypt closed that day. For that reason, the Casino Opera postponed its debut until the next night, November 15th. Source: Click on the image below to see the advertisement in more detail. |
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The Advertisement
TodayThe Grand OpeningCasino OperaTEA SALA — DANCING — CASINO — CABARET From the Queen of the Theater Shows Madame Badia MasabniOn the program: The Latest FashionA surprising play consisting of 8 original acts which will be used to introduce for the first time in Egypt the circular stage And appearing in it will be the stars of the famous Badia Troupe Written by Abou El Se3oud El Ebiari Composed by Farid Ghosn and Ahmed Sherif Daytime performances have No Cover Charge Daily performances, daytime at 5:30 p.m. Every Sunday daytime performance at 10:30 a.m. Evening performances at 9:30 p.m. Cover charge: 17 Piasters for a Preferential Seat. 11 Piasters for a Special Seat. 55 Piasters for balcony/box for 5 people |
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About the Translator
Priscilla is a dancer of Lebanese heritage who enjoys researching the Golden Era of Egyptian dance. She owns a collection of more than one hundred classic black and white Egyptian films which is continually expanding. Priscilla has also gathered a large library of dance related articles and clippings from Middle Eastern magazines and newspapers, many of which she has translated from the original Arabic to both English and Spanish. Priscilla currently resides in Central America where she is a dance instructor. |
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