"Tawq" is the first Saudi play to be performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

The Scottish capital, Edinburgh, witnessed a historic moment with the premiere of the Saudi play "Tawq," directed by Fahad Al-Dosari, as part of the International Fringe Festival, one of the largest performing arts festivals in the world.

A remarkable Saudi presence at the International Fringe Festival This show, supported by the General Authority for Theater and Performing Arts, is the first Saudi work to be presented at this prestigious event. Running until August 5, 2025, it is part of the Star Program, which aims to support national theatrical productions and empower young talents to reach global platforms.

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Collar: A human story amidst the monotony of office life The events of "Tawq" take place in a dramatic setting within a monotonous office, where employees live in an endless cycle of daily routine. In the midst of this stalemate, department head Fawzi goes through an emotional and psychological crisis that leads him to ask: How can we break this cycle? The play brilliantly captures the internal conflicts experienced by people in the workplace, highlighting psychological pressures and fear of change through innovative visual performances and a profound human message.

A new language for a global audience Aiming to reach a wider audience, the play was presented in English, an experience director Fahad Al-Dosari described as “a step that confirms the integration of Saudi theater into the global cultural dialogue.”

The cast includes Ahmed Al-Dhikr Allah, Fatima Al-Jishi, Maryam Hussein, Abdulaziz Al-Zayani, Khaled Al-Huwaidi, and Shihab Al-Shihab, who gave a performance that was admired by the European audience of various nationalities.

From local awards to international stages The play "Tawq" is no stranger to awards, having won the Best Contemporary Show Award at the 2024 Riyadh Theatre Festival and also participated in the Avignon Festival in France, where it was performed in Arabic to a wide Arab and European audience.

The Fringe Festival, which first launched in 1947, is now a major international platform hosting more than 3,350 performances from 256 countries, making Touq's participation a significant achievement in Saudi Arabia's theatrical movement toward global recognition.