An alumnus of the Tel Aviv University Theatre Department (cum laude, 2004), Engel won the America-Israel Foundation and the David Davidov Foundation Scholarships for 2002. He is an alumnus of the Shakespeare Acting Department of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London (RADA), and of Camera Acting with Ruth Deiches.

He performed in "Crime and Punishment" (in the role of Raskolnikov), at the Malenki Theatre, "Ein Nofim Avudim" with the Ruth Kanner Theatre Group, "Robin Hood," at the Haifa Municipal Theatre, "Hashamashim," with the Hasimta Theatre, "Hateiva," with the Zygota Ensemble, "Shichcha," at Timuna Theatre, and "Antigone," at the Bahir Center. He played the role of Antony in "Antony and Cleopatra" at the George Bernard Shaw Theatre in London (RADA).

Engel has performed with the Yiddishpiel Theatre since 2005. He appeared in "Why Did the Bride Laugh?," "Yashke Muzikant," "The Great Lottery," "Gebirtig," "The Magician of Lublin," "20 Until 120," and "Children from the Shadow," in the role of Yoram. He participates in the productions of the Yiddishpiel Theatre's "Benevolent Theatre" around the country. 
 

Sh. E. from the Yiddishpiel.