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Phonographe returns to Tamesna for its second performance
Moroccan company Théâtre Aquarium presents its second performance of Phonographe (فونوغراف) on Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 7:30 pm at the Tamesna Cultural Centre, in the Rabat–Salé–Kénitra region. The production premiered at the same venue on 30 September, marking the opening of Aquarium's 2026–2027 theatre residency programme.
Inspired by Octave Mirbeau
With a text by Mohamed Zaitan and direction by Naïma Zaitan, the production is described on the official poster as based on The Diary of a Chambermaid (Le Journal d'une femme de chambre) by French author Octave Mirbeau. The source novel examines social hierarchies and power relationships through a domestic worker's perspective. The announcement does not detail the specific stage adaptation.
Cast and creative team
Cast: Hajar El Hamdi, Zahra El Hawawi, Saïd Amel and Mohamed Ghiti. Scenography: Amine Boudrika. Music: Hicham Amdrass. Production execution: Aouatif Zaitan. Set and props: Adel El Houz. Choreography: Ayoub Ajjache.
Visitor information
Date: Saturday, 24 October 2026. Time: 7:30 pm / 19:30, as printed on the official poster. Venue: Tamesna Cultural Centre, Morocco. Admission: no price or booking information has been published; free entry has not been confirmed. The production is supported by Morocco's Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication – Culture Department.