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Berlin: Perhaps All the Dragon

Sharjah Art Foundation – Bait Al Serkal Arts Square, Sharjah

An interesting take on the ‘six degrees of separation’ theory – the idea that all people are no more than six social connections away from each other. In an intimate setting, spectators are seated at a large oval table, each [ ... ]

Free

Hatshepsut: The Woman Who Would Be King

kanvas Dubai Unit 1, Al Khayat Art Avenue, 19th Street Al Quoz 1, Dubai

Actually, she was king (sort of). This "groundbreaking immersive show" covers the life of Hatshepsut (c. 1507–1458 BCE), the fifth Pharaoh of Egypt's Eighteenth Dynasty – ruling first as regent to her stepson Thutmose III, then as queen regnant. She dressed [ ... ]

AED 50

Hamilton: An American Musical

Etihad Arena Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

The multi award winning musical is making its Middle Eastern debut for an extended run at Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Arena (to 11 February). Lin-Manuel Miranda’s book, music and lyrics have created something of a revolutionary moment in theatre – it’s [ ... ]

From AED 180

PLUMA

Festival City Mall Dubai

A circus experience (no animals!) under the big top, courtesy of Cirque du Liban. "Watch in amazement as our acrobats defy gravity, through the air with breathtaking precision"; the narrative, such as it is, concerns a girl (the titular Pluma) [ ... ]

From AED 95

Abdulrahim Salim: The Epic of Muheera

Aisha Alabbar Gallery Warehouse C19, Alserkal Avenue, Dubai

Abdulrahim Salim is currently showing work at the gallery based on two decades of interest in the folk tale (ends 15 February); this performance piece brings the story of Muheera to life. Blending regional folklore, storytelling, and art using charcoal [ ... ]

Free

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Zabeel Theatre Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, Palm Jumeirah West Crescent, Dubai

The world premiere of a ballet and video art performance – four professional dancers (Maria Vinogradova, Mila Schmidt, Gabriele Aime, Ildar Gaynutdinov) with choreography by Eno Peci, dancing to Vivaldi's Four Seasons and accompanied by state-of-the-art 5K visuals from MTV [ ... ]

AED 350

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Zabeel Theatre Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, Palm Jumeirah West Crescent, Dubai

A world-premiere ballet and video art performance – four professional dancers (Maria Vinogradova, Mila Schmidt, Gabriele Aime, Ildar Gaynutdinov) with choreography by Eno Peci, dancing to Vivaldi's Four Seasons and accompanied by state-of-the-art 5K visuals from The French Kiss Lab. [ ... ]

AED 350