“Terhal” at Diriyah’s Mayadeen Theater Blends Saudi Heritage with Global Theatrical Innovation

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Diriyah, August 11, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Ministry of Culture’s theatrical production “Terhal”, staged at Diriyah’s Mayadeen Theater until August 25, continues to showcase an immersive performance that merges young Saudi artistic talent with specialized international expertise while preserving the Kingdom’s cultural roots.

Featuring more than 120 artists and professionals from Saudi Arabia and abroad, the production blends contemporary visual storytelling with Saudi identity in its emotional and cultural dimensions. It serves as a model of collaboration between local creatives and global theater specialists, delivering a high-quality performance that integrates immersive theater and modern technology.

Saudi participants contributed to every aspect of the production — from acting, directing, and design to scriptwriting — benefiting from creative workshops held prior to the show’s launch and direct engagement with international experts in visual theater, interactive technologies, and movement arts.

The performance incorporates traditional Saudi elements, including handicrafts, majlis settings, cuisine, and heritage chants, while utilizing advanced theatrical tools such as digital effects, original musical scores, and intelligent lighting systems responsive to the actors’ movements.

Beyond its artistic achievements, “Terhal” highlights the Saudi performing arts sector’s rapid growth, fostering a collaborative environment for knowledge exchange and practical expertise transfer. The production also stands as a behind-the-scenes success story, positioning Saudi theater as a platform for talent development and global cultural cooperation.