On 24 November 2025, the opening of the third edition of Theatre at the University programme was overseen by Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and Ms. Malika Bendouda, the Minister of Culture and Arts, at the Algerian National Theatre “Mahieddine Bachtarzi”.  The event was attended by officials from both ministries and esteemed national artistic figures. The opening featured a theatrical performance by the theatre troupe from “Djilali Liabes” University in Sidi Bel Abbes, who secured the first place nationally at the National University Theatre Festival held in Constantine.  

In this context, Mr. Baddari praised this programme’s experience, affirming that it serves as a vibrant space for discovering young talent. He emphasised that “the university is not only a place for producing academic knowledge, but also a nurturing ground for artistic and creative expression,” and that young people are considered the “cornerstone of the new Algeria and a fundamental driving force in building a creative, knowledge-based society.”  

For her part, Ms. Bendouda stated that the “Theatre at the University” programme is an “intellectual and educational lever that contributes to the development of the students’ personalities, reinforcing their communication and critical thinking skills, as well as their spirit of initiative and their collaborative abilities.”    

The official launch of the event was marked by a 45-minute theatrical performance, produced by the University of “Djilali Liabes” of Sidi Bel Abbes and titled “The Last Dinner”. The script, direction and scenography were crafted by the student Mohamed El Amine Chennah, while the student Abdouldjalil Selahdja composed the eight dimensions 8D music and Ossama Chahrour designed the choreography.      

Prior to that, the two ministers toured the halls of an exhibition dedicated to university theatrical clubs from Algiers, Batna and Constantine. They also visited a media section representing the Algerian National Theatre, which provided information about its digital archive and history.