The star, Hassan Al-Raddad, expressed his happiness to return to the theater once more, adding that the coming days will witness a rich artistic activity.
He said in exclusive statements to “Akhbar Al-Youm Gate”: “I presented international scripts and all kinds of works on the stage, during my beginnings, specifically following my graduation from the Higher Institute of Dramatic Arts, and with the increase in artistic activity in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, I was offered theatrical performances there, and I agreed Immediately, because the financial possibilities to present distinguished shows are available, and the public attendance is intense throughout the days of the show, meaning that the atmosphere there is suitable for theatrical work.”
He continued, “The Saudis are a people who are connoisseurs of art, and when the two plays “Niss Al-Layl” and “Casanova” were presented, the tickets were running out minutes following their release, and this indicates their love for Egyptian artists.
With regard to the name of the actor who is following his path, Al-Raddad said: “Since I was young, I have loved the great star Samir Ghanem, and he is the one who made me love the theater, and it was an extension of the great comedy stars such as Abdel Moneim Madbouly and Fouad Al Mohandes, and he is one of the pillars of comedy, and a special comic artistic case on the stage. And I was influenced by him to the extent that when I present any work, I can make an automatic movement of his famous movements that he was distinguished by, and Samir will remain an artistic legend that will not be repeated on the human and artistic levels.
And he continued, “I also love the great star Rushdi Abaza, I know that he did not present comedy much, but he was distinguished by wit in addition to the elegant performance and handsomeness, and I received his honor award when they told each artist to choose an artist he loves to receive his honor. There is also love for a global artistic state in art. Al-Masry, the great star Omar Sharif, his artistic ascent journey inspires any rising actor, and it is enough that he is the only Egyptian artist to win the “Golden Globe” and was nominated for the “Oscar”.
