ABSTRACT
There are a number of different types of spectacle and paratheatrical forms that constitute popular Egyptian heritage. By the end of the twentieth century, and the beginning of the twenty first century, new and diverse theatrical attempts had appeared, which tried to invest these forms in order to promote Egyptian theatre and give it a local identity through the use of themes and characters derived from heritage and traditional sight relationships. These forms renewed the relationship with other arts and forms of celebration and spectacle. The idea of gaining inspiration from heritage merged from the desire to reach the minds of the citizens and to modify the present through the revival of ancient folk traditions. Some of the findings of the research are that the theatre is a social phenomenon that affects society and is influenced by its culture and heritage. Moreover, the contemporary theatre uses new theatrical spaces and performances that are inspired by heritage and are trying to preserve the Egyptian identity.
