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SUMMARY:Cats
DESCRIPTION:The second weekend for the spectacular (and spectacularly successful) Andrew Lloyd Webber musical. Look for decent songs\, great choreography and staging\, and a well-paced plot (not always the case with musicals …) Friday/Saturday prices start at AED 160\, Sunday it’s a bargain AED 90 – though obviously those aren’t the greatest seats\, and they don’t currently seem to be bookable on the website \nFriday 22 May 8.30pm\nSaturday 23 May 2.30pm\nSaturday 23 May 8.30pm\nSunday 24 May 12.30pm
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/cats-2/
LOCATION:Etihad Arena\, Yas Island\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Musical
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260522T160000
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SUMMARY:Kensuke’s Kingdom: dir Neil Boyle and Kirk Hendry (2023)
DESCRIPTION:An animated adventure based on the 1999 children’s novel by Michael Morpurgo. On a worldwide sailing trip with his family\, young Michael and his dog are swept overboard during a storm in the Pacific. They wash ashore on a desert island; it seems they must adapt to facing life alone … but over time\, the boy feels another presence on the island. It’s Kensuke\, a Japanese WWII straggler\, and he’s not happy that his kingdom has been invaded. But when dangerous invaders threaten their fragile island paradise\, Michael and Kensuke join forces to save their secret world … \nThis co-production between Luxembourg. France and Britain shows as part of the European Film Festival\, organised by the Delegation of the European Union to the UAE in partnership with the Cultural Foundation Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah Art. Through a curated selection of titles ranging from award-winning productions to emerging voices in European cinema\, and with impressively discounted ticket prices\, the Festival aims to highlight the richness and diversity of Europe’s film landscape.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/kensukes-kingdom-dir-neil-boyle-and-kirk-hendry-2023/
LOCATION:Cultural Foundation\, Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum Street\, Abu Dhabi
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260522T190000
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SUMMARY:The Secret of Pin-Up Island: dir Alecs Nastoiu (2024)
DESCRIPTION:Cutting-edge AI-driven therapy has revolutionised treatment for depression; but Alesia’s subconscious embarks on a virtual journey where reality and fantasy intertwine\, forcing her to confront past demons to reclaim her mental health … \nThis Romanian film shows as part of the European Film Festival\, organised by the Delegation of the European Union to the UAE in partnership with the Cultural Foundation Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah Art. Through a curated selection of titles ranging from award-winning productions to emerging voices in European cinema\, and with impressively discounted ticket prices\, the Festival aims to highlight the richness and diversity of Europe’s film landscape.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-secret-of-pin-up-island-dir-alecs-nastoiu-2024/
LOCATION:Cultural Foundation\, Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum Street\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260522T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260522T210000
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SUMMARY:Superkrachten voor je hoofd / Superpowers for Your Mind: dir Dylan Haegens (2024)
DESCRIPTION:Lev is an insecure boy who leads a dull life with restrictive parents. But then his cool\, rebellious grandma shows up to sweep him away on an exciting adventure to discover his own superpowers. The film combines a great family-friendly;y adventure with important themes about fear of failure\, self-confidence\, and positive thinking; thanks to his fearless grandma and the challenges they face together\, Lev learns to embrace his own shortcomings. He discovers that true superpower doesn’t lie in the ability to fly\, laser eyes\, or controlling objects\, but in his mind … \nThis Dutch film shows in the Foundation’s Imaging Room as part of the European Film Festival\, organised by the Delegation of the European Union to the UAE in partnership with the Cultural Foundation Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah Art. Through a curated selection of titles ranging from award-winning productions to emerging voices in European cinema\, and with impressively discounted ticket prices\, the Festival aims to highlight the richness and diversity of Europe’s film landscape.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/superkrachten-voor-je-hoofd-superpowers-for-your-mind-dir-dylan-haegens-2024/
LOCATION:Cultural Foundation\, Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum Street\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260522T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260522T210000
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SUMMARY:Father Mother Sister Brother: dir Jim Jarmusch (2025)
DESCRIPTION:Jarmusch’s Golden Lion winner is a comedy-drama anthology that follows three estranged family relationships in three different countries around the world\, exploring the closeness and awkwardness of parents and their grownup children in US\, Dublin and Paris. The stellar ensemble cast includes Tom Waits\, Adam Driver\, Mayim Bialik\, Charlotte Rampling\, Cate Blanchett\, Vicky Krieps\, Sarah Greene\, Indya Moore\, and Luka Sabbat. “A film to savour” said the Guardian … \nScreens in the Manarat al Saadiyat’s week-long CineMas “alternative film festival”.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/father-mother-sister-brother-dir-jim-jarmusch-2025/
LOCATION:Manarat al Saadiyat\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260522T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260522T233000
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SUMMARY:ALTERNA.TIV – FREQUENCY
DESCRIPTION:“A live transmission from Dubai’s alternative underground … a night dedicated to alternative\, rock and experimental sounds shaping a new wave of music and culture in Dubai”\, taking over Rooted’s Warehouse 34 for one night only. Past Alterna.tiv gigs have been something an eye-opener for those of us used to the somewhat generic music normally associated with the city; this one has live performances by Saelari\, jxshdxniells\, Prince VA\, PeachPuffs and more …
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/alterna-tiv-frequency/
LOCATION:Warehouse 34\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Gig,Music
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