A sharp, witty, very urban contemporary comedy of relationships. Worn down by 25 years together, Xavier and Sophie seem to be running on empty: neighbours Adèle and Alban come round for dinner, and these uninhibited people offer a somewhat risqué [ ... ]
A new series of images by the Ethiopian art photographer, her second solo exhibition at the gallery. The show includes 10 works that have never been seen before. Muluneh has been a distinctive voice in contemporary photography throughout her 25-year [ ... ]
Without formal art schooling, Nihad Al Turk has developed a distinctive visual language that blends colours, forms, and patterns, "preserving his naïve sensibility while conveying his philosophical outlook and artistic vision". His paintings typically feature anthropomorphic shapes and figures, a [ ... ]
A group exhibition that approaches 'ground' as "something continuously produced: fractured, inscribed, and held in tension between erasure and persistence ..." The first of two spaces has works by Mandy El Sayegh, Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim, Omar El Gurg, and Rand [ ... ]
In 2014, an exhibition was held in Hong Kong under the title The importance of staying quiet; conceived by Saira Ansari and Umer Butt, it was an attempt to find a minimal vocabulary within Pakistani art. A decade later, The [ ... ]
True immersive theatre: the audience is the jury at the heart of a live trial – hear the testimonies, consider the evidence, weigh the arguments ... and deliver a verdict. The case also seems very now: a driverless car is [ ... ]
An ambitious large-scale group exhibition dedicated to mapping and navigation systems, "telling stories of fast cars and donkeys, spinning globes and street barricades, cosmic highways and broken bridges ... delves into topographies, transit lines and simulated landscapes to engage critically [ ... ]
Here’s the schedule for the fourth weekend of Alserkal Avenue's Art Month: SATURDAY 9 MAY 4-5pm start at The Yard TOUR Slow Art Walk with Camilla Singh Artist, curator, and cultural strategist Camilla Singh leads a tour of three selected galleries [ ... ]
Nemr's latest stand up comedy special considers the craziness of the world today in the context of fatherhood – what he fears and what he looks forward to are very different now than before. In a world full of Rampant [ ... ]
A new stop for the Laughter Factory's May tour – note the earlier-than-usual start. On the bill: Rory O'Hanlon as Irish as his name suggest: described by Chortle as having “presence, poise and timing”, he's famous for his rapid-fire delivery [ ... ]
The fourth weekend for the Junction's short play festival: each weekend features 10 to 11 original 10-minute plays, meaning audiences will get the chance to see a diverse lineup of stories, styles and performances in a single evening. Overall you [ ... ]
Young performers take the stage for a mini version of Keith Johnstone’s competitive improv format with scenes, songs, and games inspired by audience suggestions. Performers are rated on a scale of 1 to 5 after each round; the player with [ ... ]
Something of a rarity in Dubai – Spanish-language standup. Jorge offers sharp storytelling about everyday life, relationships, and the chaos of modern work culture
A regular Mad Cat Comedy night – "Dubai's wildest comedy show on Saturday" at "the first purpose built comedy room in the country". The cover charge of AED 99 includes two F&B coupons.
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