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SUMMARY:Cirque Du Liban: Fontana
DESCRIPTION:The second weekend for Cirque du Liban’s acrobatics-plus-aquatics show\, “the first travelling water circus in the Middle East … live entertainment\, breathtaking artistic performances in a tailor-made aqua theatre\, waterfalls cascading\, artists diving and performing mind-blowing Aquatic experience”. There are shows as follows: \n20 Nov 7pm\n21 Nov 4.30pm and 8pm\n22 Nov 1pm and 7pm\n23 Nov 11.30am and 3.30pm
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/cirque-du-liban-fontana-2-2/
LOCATION:Circus Tent\, Marina Mall\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Circus
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SUMMARY:Cirque Du Liban: Fontana
DESCRIPTION:Cirque du Liban returns to Abu Dhabi (it did a show on Yas last year) with “the first travelling water circus in the Middle East … live entertainment\, breathtaking artistic performances in a tailor-made aqua theatre\, waterfalls cascading\, artists diving and performing mind-blowing Aquatic experience”. The show really is good\, and the watery additions do add to the circus skills on view … It all happens in a purpose-built big top circus tent near Marina Mall. There are two weekends of shows\, as follows: \n13 Nov 7pm\n14 Nov 4.30pm and 8pm\n15 Nov 1pm and 7pm\n16 Nov 11.30am and 3.30pm \n20 Nov 7pm\n21 Nov 4.30pm and 8pm\n22 Nov 1pm and 7pm\n23 Nov 11.30am and 3.30pm
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/cirque-du-liban-fontana-2/
LOCATION:Circus Tent\, Marina Mall\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Circus
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250511T170000
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SUMMARY:Gravity & Other Myths: The Pulse
DESCRIPTION:The final chance to see this performance of modern circus at its best from a top Australian company. An award-winning creative team of director Darcy Grant\, designer Geoff Cobham and composer Ekrem Eli Phoenix have extended and amplified the signature spirit of this rather unique company: visceral\, poetic\, heart-stopping feats with seemingly impossible levels of cooperation create an intricate\, organic synchronicity of human movement and sound …
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/gravity-other-myths-the-pulse-3/
LOCATION:Dubai Opera
CATEGORIES:Circus
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SUMMARY:Circus Baobab: Yé !
DESCRIPTION:A second and final performance for this spectacular piece from Circus Baobab\, a company of 13 talented young dancers and acrobats from Guinea and the diaspora. Circus Baobab works collaboratively to develop shows that blend traditional West African performance forms with contemporary circus skills and choreography. This is edgy\, exhilarating performance art in the service of social messages.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/circus-baobab-ye/
LOCATION:The Arts Center @ NYUAD\, NYUAD Campus\, Saadiyat Island\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Circus
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250510
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250511
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SUMMARY:Gravity & Other Myths: The Pulse
DESCRIPTION:Modern circus at its best from the top Australian company. An award-winning creative team of director Darcy Grant\, designer Geoff Cobham and composer Ekrem Eli Phoenix have extended and amplified the signature spirit of this rather unique company: visceral\, poetic\, heart-stopping feats with seemingly impossible levels of cooperation create an intricate\, organic synchronicity of human movement and sound … \nThere are shows at 2pm and 8pm today and at 5pm on 11 May.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/gravity-other-myths-the-pulse-2/
LOCATION:Dubai Opera
CATEGORIES:Circus
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250509T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250509T213000
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SUMMARY:Gravity & Other Myths: The Pulse
DESCRIPTION:Modern circus at its best\, with all the classic virtuosity and circus skills of some other troupes but without the overload of technology and glitz: this show brings together all three of the core ensembles of the Australian company with a choir of 30 voices in “the wholly Australian work of scale that we’ve been longing for”. The award-winning creative team of director Darcy Grant\, designer Geoff Cobham and composer Ekrem Eli Phoenix have extended and amplified the signature spirit of this rather unique company: visceral\, poetic\, heart-stopping feats with seemingly impossible levels of cooperation create an intricate\, organic synchronicity of human movement and sound … yep\, we are impressed. \nThere are further shows at 2pm and 8pm on 10 May and 5pm on 11 May.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/gravity-other-myths-the-pulse/
LOCATION:Dubai Opera
CATEGORIES:Circus
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DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250509T210000
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SUMMARY:Circus Baobab: Yé !
DESCRIPTION:Vertiginous human pyramids\, bodies being thrown seven metres into the air\, barely believable hand-on-hand acrobatics\, combat\, contortions and more – stunning circus skills\, and all threaded through with a strong sense of place and a passionate exploration of pollution\, power and control over a rare resource: water. The show is Yé ! – which translates as ‘water’ in Susu\, Yoruba and other West African languages – and it comes from Circus Baobab\, a company of 13 talented young dancers and acrobats from Guinea and the diaspora. Circus Baobab works collaboratively to develop shows that blend traditional West African performance forms with contemporary circus skills and choreography. This is edgy\, exhilarating performance art in the service of social messages – but boy\, is it entertaining too. \nYé ! is directed by Yann Ecauvre (he’s also responsible – with Jérémy Manche – for the show’s music). An innovative\, self-taught performer\, Ecauvre is the co-founder of Cirque Inextremiste\, a French circus company renowned for its high-risk performances and signature use of unconventional props. He started working on the show that became Yé ! in 2021\, collaborating with Bakala Camara and the company’s acrobatic specialist Damien Droin. The artists demonstrated their skills to them in the lively working-class Dixinn district and at the Centre Culturel Franco-Guinéen\, and from that Ecauvre and Droin developed a story centred on environmental themes – particularly water scarcity and pollution. \nEcauvre’s direction for Yé ! has a pared-back\, contemporary feel that probably breaks with more traditional\, more exuberant African performance styles. And he has clearly taken inspiration from the everyday lives of the young acrobats\, infusing the show with the kind of urgent environmental and social themes that impact their lives while also maintaining the essential sense of collective energy and physical virtuosity. \nThe result is true performance art: we can marvel at the strength\, the dexterity\, the sheer ability of the artists\, and we can applaud the choreography that creates structures and patterns from the human body. But it’s easy to see that these have real purpose: the acrobats and dancers hold and support each other\, the physical structures they create echo the social structures we need. As the handout puts it\, “interpersonal relations are often the only comfort against the pull of nothingness. Immobility becomes synonymous with death”. \nThis performance will be followed by a post-show Q&A moderated by Chinasa Ezugha\, Assistant Arts Professor of Live Art/Art as Social Practice and a Co-Director of Live Art Development Agency\, London. \nCircus Baobab’s Yé ! is on stage again on Saturday 10 May at 3pm.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/ye/
LOCATION:The Arts Center @ NYUAD\, NYUAD Campus\, Saadiyat Island\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Circus
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240909
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SUMMARY:Cirque Dreams: Elysion
DESCRIPTION:“A breathtaking journey through a land of pure imagination and wonder … an extraordinary adventure into a world of fantasy and awe” promises the blurb\, adding “the audience is transported to an ethereal garden atmosphere\, alive with animated creatures that embody the tranquillity and chaos of nature”. \nIf you think the description of the show – a “vivid\, three-dimensional world is filled with astonishing acrobatics\, captivating choreography\, and beautiful costumes” – sounds like Cirque du Soleil\, you’d be right; although started independently\, Cirque Dreams was acquired by Cirque du Soleil’s owners in 2018 and runs as a kind of junior operation. Its shows are still spectacular demonstrations of modern circus arts and high-tech staging (especially lighting)\, but they tend to be smaller and perhaps less pretentious than the parent company’s productions. \nThe current show apparently draws inspiration from the concept of Elysium\, “a place of perfect happiness and eternal peace” – in Greek mythology it was the paradise where heroes went if the gods had conferred immortality of them. In the Cirque Dreams interpretation with the adapted name it’s rather different\, a garden setting “where every creature\, from the tiniest insect to the grandest display\, contributes to the tapestry of life … The fusion of an immersive production design\, other-worldly costume designs\, and the unparalleled skill of our performers brings this blissful garden to life”. \nThe lustre have gone from the ‘new circus’ idea\, and it’s unlikely that Elysion will “redefine the boundaries of circus artistry and theatricality” as the press release suggests; but it should still make for a decent evening’s entertainment – especially with tickets starting at a modest AED 75. \nThere are performances at 3pm and 6.30pm.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/cirque-dreams-elysion-9/
LOCATION:Al Ain Square\, Al Ain\, Eastern Region\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Circus
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240907
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240908
DTSTAMP:20260423T092312
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SUMMARY:Cirque Dreams: Elysion
DESCRIPTION:“A breathtaking journey through a land of pure imagination and wonder … an extraordinary adventure into a world of fantasy and awe” promises the blurb\, adding “the audience is transported to an ethereal garden atmosphere\, alive with animated creatures that embody the tranquillity and chaos of nature”. \nIf you think the description of the show – a “vivid\, three-dimensional world is filled with astonishing acrobatics\, captivating choreography\, and beautiful costumes” – sounds like Cirque du Soleil\, you’d be right; although started independently\, Cirque Dreams was acquired by Cirque du Soleil’s owners in 2018 and runs as a kind of junior operation. Its shows are still spectacular demonstrations of modern circus arts and high-tech staging (especially lighting)\, but they tend to be smaller and perhaps less pretentious than the parent company’s productions. \nThe current show apparently draws inspiration from the concept of Elysium\, “a place of perfect happiness and eternal peace” – in Greek mythology it was the paradise where heroes went if the gods had conferred immortality of them. In the Cirque Dreams interpretation with the adapted name it’s rather different\, a garden setting “where every creature\, from the tiniest insect to the grandest display\, contributes to the tapestry of life … The fusion of an immersive production design\, other-worldly costume designs\, and the unparalleled skill of our performers brings this blissful garden to life”. \nThe lustre have gone from the ‘new circus’ idea\, and it’s unlikely that Elysion will “redefine the boundaries of circus artistry and theatricality” as the press release suggests; but it should still make for a decent evening’s entertainment – especially with tickets starting at a modest AED 75. \nThe last performances are on 8 September 3pm and 6.30pm.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/cirque-dreams-elysion-8/
LOCATION:Al Ain Square\, Al Ain\, Eastern Region\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Circus
GEO:24.2231534;55.7228542
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240906
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240907
DTSTAMP:20260423T092312
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SUMMARY:Cirque Dreams: Elysion
DESCRIPTION:“A breathtaking journey through a land of pure imagination and wonder … an extraordinary adventure into a world of fantasy and awe” promises the blurb\, adding “the audience is transported to an ethereal garden atmosphere\, alive with animated creatures that embody the tranquillity and chaos of nature”. \nIf you think the description of the show – a “vivid\, three-dimensional world is filled with astonishing acrobatics\, captivating choreography\, and beautiful costumes” – sounds like Cirque du Soleil\, you’d be right; although started independently\, Cirque Dreams was acquired by Cirque du Soleil’s owners in 2018 and runs as a kind of junior operation. Its shows are still spectacular demonstrations of modern circus arts and high-tech staging (especially lighting)\, but they tend to be smaller and perhaps less pretentious than the parent company’s productions. \nThe current show apparently draws inspiration from the concept of Elysium\, “a place of perfect happiness and eternal peace” – in Greek mythology it was the paradise where heroes went if the gods had conferred immortality of them. In the Cirque Dreams interpretation with the adapted name it’s rather different\, a garden setting “where every creature\, from the tiniest insect to the grandest display\, contributes to the tapestry of life … The fusion of an immersive production design\, other-worldly costume designs\, and the unparalleled skill of our performers brings this blissful garden to life”. \nThe lustre have gone from the ‘new circus’ idea\, and it’s unlikely that Elysion will “redefine the boundaries of circus artistry and theatricality” as the press release suggests; but it should still make for a decent evening’s entertainment – especially with tickets starting at a modest AED 75. \nThere are two shows a day at 3pm and 6.30pm in a purpose built tent in Al Ain Square\, right by Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium. The last two dates are … \n7 September 3pm and 6.30pm\n8 September 3pm and 6.30pm
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/cirque-dreams-elysion-7/
LOCATION:Al Ain Square\, Al Ain\, Eastern Region\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Circus
GEO:24.2231534;55.7228542
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240902
DTSTAMP:20260423T092312
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SUMMARY:Cirque Dreams: Elysion
DESCRIPTION:“A breathtaking journey through a land of pure imagination and wonder … an extraordinary adventure into a world of fantasy and awe” promises the blurb\, adding “the audience is transported to an ethereal garden atmosphere\, alive with animated creatures that embody the tranquillity and chaos of nature”. \nIf you think the description of the show – a “vivid\, three-dimensional world is filled with astonishing acrobatics\, captivating choreography\, and beautiful costumes” – sounds like Cirque du Soleil\, you’d be right; although started independently\, Cirque Dreams was acquired by Cirque du Soleil’s owners in 2018 and runs as a kind of junior operation. Its shows are still spectacular demonstrations of modern circus arts and high-tech staging (especially lighting)\, but they tend to be smaller and perhaps less pretentious than the parent company’s productions. \nThe current show apparently draws inspiration from the concept of Elysium\, “a place of perfect happiness and eternal peace” – in Greek mythology it was the paradise where heroes went if the gods had conferred immortality of them. In the Cirque Dreams interpretation with the adapted name it’s rather different\, a garden setting “where every creature\, from the tiniest insect to the grandest display\, contributes to the tapestry of life … The fusion of an immersive production design\, other-worldly costume designs\, and the unparalleled skill of our performers brings this blissful garden to life”. \nThe lustre have gone from the ‘new circus’ idea\, and it’s unlikely that Elysion will “redefine the boundaries of circus artistry and theatricality” as the press release suggests; but it should still make for a decent evening’s entertainment – especially with tickets starting at a modest AED 75. \nThere are two shows a day at 3pm and 6.30pm in a purpose built tent in Al Ain Square\, right by Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium. The upcoming dates: \n6 September 3pm and 6.30pm\n7 September 3pm and 6.30pm\n8 September 3pm and 6.30pm
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/cirque-dreams-elysion-6/
LOCATION:Al Ain Square\, Al Ain\, Eastern Region\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Circus
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240901
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SUMMARY:Cirque Dreams: Elysion
DESCRIPTION:“A breathtaking journey through a land of pure imagination and wonder … an extraordinary adventure into a world of fantasy and awe” promises the blurb\, adding “the audience is transported to an ethereal garden atmosphere\, alive with animated creatures that embody the tranquillity and chaos of nature”. \nIf you think the description of the show – a “vivid\, three-dimensional world is filled with astonishing acrobatics\, captivating choreography\, and beautiful costumes” – sounds like Cirque du Soleil\, you’d be right; although started independently\, Cirque Dreams was acquired by Cirque du Soleil’s owners in 2018 and runs as a kind of junior operation. Its shows are still spectacular demonstrations of modern circus arts and high-tech staging (especially lighting)\, but they tend to be smaller and perhaps less pretentious than the parent company’s productions. \nThe current show apparently draws inspiration from the concept of Elysium\, “a place of perfect happiness and eternal peace” – in Greek mythology it was the paradise where heroes went if the gods had conferred immortality of them. In the Cirque Dreams interpretation with the adapted name it’s rather different\, a garden setting “where every creature\, from the tiniest insect to the grandest display\, contributes to the tapestry of life … The fusion of an immersive production design\, other-worldly costume designs\, and the unparalleled skill of our performers brings this blissful garden to life”. \nThe lustre have gone from the ‘new circus’ idea\, and it’s unlikely that Elysion will “redefine the boundaries of circus artistry and theatricality” as the press release suggests; but it should still make for a decent evening’s entertainment – especially with tickets starting at a modest AED 75. \nThere are two shows a day at 3pm and 6.30pm in a purpose built tent in Al Ain Square\, right by Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium. The upcoming dates: \n1 September 3pm and 6.30pm\n6 September 3pm and 6.30pm\n7 September 3pm and 6.30pm\n8 September 3pm and 6.30pm
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/cirque-dreams-elysion-5/
LOCATION:Al Ain Square\, Al Ain\, Eastern Region\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Circus
GEO:24.2231534;55.7228542
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240831
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SUMMARY:Cirque Dreams: Elysion
DESCRIPTION:“A breathtaking journey through a land of pure imagination and wonder … an extraordinary adventure into a world of fantasy and awe” promises the blurb\, adding “the audience is transported to an ethereal garden atmosphere\, alive with animated creatures that embody the tranquillity and chaos of nature”. \nIf you think the description of the show – a “vivid\, three-dimensional world is filled with astonishing acrobatics\, captivating choreography\, and beautiful costumes” – sounds like Cirque du Soleil\, you’d be right; although started independently\, Cirque Dreams was acquired by Cirque du Soleil’s owners in 2018 and runs as a kind of junior operation. Its shows are still spectacular demonstrations of modern circus arts and high-tech staging (especially lighting)\, but they tend to be smaller and perhaps less pretentious than the parent company’s productions. \nThe current show apparently draws inspiration from the concept of Elysium\, “a place of perfect happiness and eternal peace” – in Greek mythology it was the paradise where heroes went if the gods had conferred immortality of them. In the Cirque Dreams interpretation with the adapted name it’s rather different\, a garden setting “where every creature\, from the tiniest insect to the grandest display\, contributes to the tapestry of life … The fusion of an immersive production design\, other-worldly costume designs\, and the unparalleled skill of our performers brings this blissful garden to life”. \nThe lustre have gone from the ‘new circus’ idea\, and it’s unlikely that Elysion will “redefine the boundaries of circus artistry and theatricality” as the press release suggests; but it should still make for a decent evening’s entertainment – especially with tickets starting at a modest AED 75. \nThere are two shows a day at 3pm and 6.30pm in a purpose built tent in Al Ain Square\, right by Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium. The upcoming dates: \n31 August 3pm and 6.30pm\n1 September 3pm and 6.30pm \n6 September 3pm and 6.30pm\n7 September 3pm and 6.30pm\n8 September 3pm and 6.30pm
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/cirque-dreams-elysion-4/
LOCATION:Al Ain Square\, Al Ain\, Eastern Region\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Circus
GEO:24.2231534;55.7228542
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240825
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240826
DTSTAMP:20260423T092312
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SUMMARY:Cirque Dreams: Elysion
DESCRIPTION:“A breathtaking journey through a land of pure imagination and wonder … an extraordinary adventure into a world of fantasy and awe” promises the blurb\, adding “the audience is transported to an ethereal garden atmosphere\, alive with animated creatures that embody the tranquillity and chaos of nature”. \nIf you think the description of the show – a “vivid\, three-dimensional world is filled with astonishing acrobatics\, captivating choreography\, and beautiful costumes” – sounds like Cirque du Soleil\, you’d be right; although started independently\, Cirque Dreams was acquired by Cirque du Soleil’s owners in 2018 and runs as a kind of junior operation. Its shows are still spectacular demonstrations of modern circus arts and high-tech staging (especially lighting)\, but they tend to be smaller and perhaps less pretentious than the parent company’s productions. \nThe current show apparently draws inspiration from the concept of Elysium\, “a place of perfect happiness and eternal peace” – in Greek mythology it was the paradise where heroes went if the gods had conferred immortality of them. In the Cirque Dreams interpretation with the adapted name it’s rather different\, a garden setting “where every creature\, from the tiniest insect to the grandest display\, contributes to the tapestry of life … The fusion of an immersive production design\, other-worldly costume designs\, and the unparalleled skill of our performers brings this blissful garden to life”. \nThe lustre have gone from the ‘new circus’ idea\, and it’s unlikely that Elysion will “redefine the boundaries of circus artistry and theatricality” as the press release suggests; but it should still make for a decent evening’s entertainment – especially with tickets starting at a modest AED 75. \nThere are two shows a day at 3pm and 6.30pm in a purpose built tent in Al Ain Square\, right by Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium. The upcoming dates: \n30 August 3pm and 6.30pm\n31 August 3pm and 6.30pm\n1 September 3pm and 6.30pm \n6 September 3pm and 6.30pm\n7 September 3pm and 6.30pm\n8 September 3pm and 6.30pm
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/cirque-dreams-elysion-3/
LOCATION:Al Ain Square\, Al Ain\, Eastern Region\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Circus
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240825
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SUMMARY:Cirque Dreams: Elysion
DESCRIPTION:“A breathtaking journey through a land of pure imagination and wonder … an extraordinary adventure into a world of fantasy and awe” promises the blurb\, adding “the audience is transported to an ethereal garden atmosphere\, alive with animated creatures that embody the tranquillity and chaos of nature”. \nIf you think the description of the show – a “vivid\, three-dimensional world is filled with astonishing acrobatics\, captivating choreography\, and beautiful costumes” – sounds like Cirque du Soleil\, you’d be right; although started independently\, Cirque Dreams was acquired by Cirque du Soleil’s owners in 2018 and runs as a kind of junior operation. Its shows are still spectacular demonstrations of modern circus arts and high-tech staging (especially lighting)\, but they tend to be smaller and perhaps less pretentious than the parent company’s productions. \nThe current show apparently draws inspiration from the concept of Elysium\, “a place of perfect happiness and eternal peace” – in Greek mythology it was the paradise where heroes went if the gods had conferred immortality of them. In the Cirque Dreams interpretation with the adapted name it’s rather different\, a garden setting “where every creature\, from the tiniest insect to the grandest display\, contributes to the tapestry of life … The fusion of an immersive production design\, other-worldly costume designs\, and the unparalleled skill of our performers brings this blissful garden to life”. \nThe lustre have gone from the ‘new circus’ idea\, and it’s unlikely that Elysion will “redefine the boundaries of circus artistry and theatricality” as the press release suggests; but it should still make for a decent evening’s entertainment – especially with tickets starting at a modest AED 75. \nThere are two shows a day at 3pm and 6.30pm in a purpose built tent in Al Ain Square\, right by Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium. The upcoming dates: \n25 August 3pm and 6.30pm \n30 August 3pm and 6.30pm\n31 August 3pm and 6.30pm\n1 September 3pm and 6.30pm \n6 September 3pm and 6.30pm\n7 September 3pm and 6.30pm\n8 September 3pm and 6.30pm
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/cirque-dreams-elysion-2/
LOCATION:Al Ain Square\, Al Ain\, Eastern Region\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Circus
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240823T063000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240823T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T092312
CREATED:20240822T151132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240822T151238Z
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SUMMARY:Cirque Dreams: Elysion
DESCRIPTION:“A breathtaking journey through a land of pure imagination and wonder … an extraordinary adventure into a world of fantasy and awe” promises the blurb\, adding “the audience is transported to an ethereal garden atmosphere\, alive with animated creatures that embody the tranquillity and chaos of nature”. \nIf you think the description of the show – a “vivid\, three-dimensional world is filled with astonishing acrobatics\, captivating choreography\, and beautiful costumes” – sounds like Cirque du Soleil\, you’d be right; although started independently\, Cirque Dreams was acquired by Cirque du Soleil’s owners in 2018 and runs as a kind of junior operation. Its shows are still spectacular demonstrations of modern circus arts and high-tech staging (especially lighting)\, but they tend to be smaller and perhaps less pretentious than the parent company’s productions. \nThe current show apparently draws inspiration from the concept of Elysium\, “a place of perfect happiness and eternal peace” – in Greek mythology it was the paradise where heroes went if the gods had conferred immortality of them. In the Cirque Dreams interpretation with the adapted name it’s rather different\, a garden setting “where every creature\, from the tiniest insect to the grandest display\, contributes to the tapestry of life … The fusion of an immersive production design\, other-worldly costume designs\, and the unparalleled skill of our performers brings this blissful garden to life”. \nThe lustre have gone from the ‘new circus’ idea\, and it’s unlikely that Elysion will “redefine the boundaries of circus artistry and theatricality” as the press release suggests; but it should still make for a decent evening’s entertainment – especially with tickets starting at a modest AED 75. \nIt runs from 23 August to 8 September (two shows a day\, except for the opener) in a purpose built tent in Al Ain Square\, right by Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium. \n23 August 6.30pm\n24 August 3pm and 6.30pm\n25 August 3pm and 6.30pm \n30 August 3pm and 6.30pm\n31 August 3pm and 6.30pm\n1 September 3pm and 6.30pm \n6 September 3pm and 6.30pm\n7 September 3pm and 6.30pm\n8 September 3pm and 6.30pm
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/cirque-dreams-elysion/
LOCATION:Al Ain Square\, Al Ain\, Eastern Region\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Circus
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240512T150000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240512T163000
DTSTAMP:20260423T092312
CREATED:20240416T092624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T092624Z
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SUMMARY:Circa: Duck Pond
DESCRIPTION:The final Abu Dhabi performance for this exuberant take on Swan Lake (with a hint of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Ugly Duckling) that mixes the enchantment of the ballet with the thrill of the circus. Australia’s Circa Contemporary Circus is one of the globe’s leading performance companies\, pioneering how extreme physicality can create powerful and moving performances and drawing rave reviews and standing ovations across six continents since its foundation in 2006; Duck Pond is one of the company’s most ambitious works yet\, full of Circa’s signature physicality and shot through with cheeky humour\, colourful surrealism\, and a thoroughly contemporary energy. You’ll see a clumsy film crew\, a sequinned flipper-wearing army of ducks\, and a burlesque black swan in this tale of identity and finding your true self; there are sumptuous aerials\, enchanting duets\, jaw-dropping acrobatics\, and many\, many feathers … \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/circa-duck-pond-3/
LOCATION:The Arts Center @ NYUAD\, NYUAD Campus\, Saadiyat Island\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Circus
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240511T150000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240511T163000
DTSTAMP:20260423T092312
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SUMMARY:Circa: Duck Pond
DESCRIPTION:A second performance (of three) for this exuberant take on Swan Lake (with a hint of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Ugly Duckling) that mixes the enchantment of the ballet with the thrill of the circus. Australia’s Circa Contemporary Circus is one of the globe’s leading performance companies\, pioneering how extreme physicality can create powerful and moving performances and drawing rave reviews and standing ovations across six continents since its foundation in 2006; Duck Pond is one of the company’s most ambitious works yet\, full of Circa’s signature physicality and shot through with cheeky humour\, colourful surrealism\, and a thoroughly contemporary energy. You’ll see a clumsy film crew\, a sequinned flipper-wearing army of ducks\, and a burlesque black swan in this tale of identity and finding your true self; there are sumptuous aerials\, enchanting duets\, jaw-dropping acrobatics\, and many\, many feathers … \nThe final performance is on 12 May at 3pm. \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/circa-duck-pond-2/
LOCATION:The Arts Center @ NYUAD\, NYUAD Campus\, Saadiyat Island\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Circus
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GEO:24.5238948;54.4345558
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240510T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240510T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T092312
CREATED:20240416T091641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T091641Z
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SUMMARY:Circa: Duck Pond
DESCRIPTION:The world’s most romantic ballet reimagined as “a family-friendly acrobatic spectacular”? Australia’s Circa Contemporary Circus is one of the globe’s leading performance companies\, pioneering how extreme physicality can create powerful and moving performances and drawing rave reviews and standing ovations across six continents since its foundation in 2006. \nDuck Pond is one of the company’s most ambitious works yet\, an exuberant take on Swan Lake (with a hint of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Ugly Duckling) that mixes the enchantment of the ballet with the thrill of the circus. It’s full of Circa’s signature physicality and is shot through with cheeky humour\, colourful surrealism\, and a thoroughly contemporary energy. You’ll see a clumsy film crew\, a sequinned flipper-wearing army of ducks\, and a burlesque black swan in this tale of identity and finding your true self; there are sumptuous aerials\, enchanting duets\, jaw-dropping acrobatics\, and many\, many feathers … \nA review of the early performances in Australia last year called it “a cleverly inventive and astonishing blend of many art forms\, primarily circus\, ballet\, theatre and classical music” and promised that “Duck Pond may just be one of the most exhilarating and thought-provoking shows you will see this year”. \nDuck Pond was created by circus visionary (and Circa’s founder) Yaron Lifschitz (“the Caravaggio of contemporary circus”) with ten members of the ensemble. The music is by Jethro Woodward (“with hints of Tchaikovsky”) and haute couture costumes are courtesy of Libby McDonnell. The performance will be followed by a post-show Q&A with the artists\, moderated by actress Francesca Bizzarri; there are further performances on 11 and 12 May at 3pm. \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/circa-duck-pond/
LOCATION:The Arts Center @ NYUAD\, NYUAD Campus\, Saadiyat Island\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Circus
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240502
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240506
DTSTAMP:20260423T092312
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SUMMARY:Cirque Du Soleil: CRYSTAL
DESCRIPTION:The second weekend for “a truly breathtaking entertainment phenomenon”\, with Cirque du Soleil exploring brand-new creative territory by combining its signature acrobatics with ice-skating. So acrobats and skaters perform on the ice and in the air\, seamlessly combining disciplines from both genres as the ice is transformed into “a dynamic stage where precision skating mingles with awe-inspiring aerial feats and acrobatic prowess”. \nThe technology should be pretty spectacular too – state-of-the-art infrared trackers with 36 spotlights and 28 powerful projectors should create a visually stunning experience for the performers to move through. And no two performances will be exactly alike\, with the action unfolding dynamically around the skaters and acrobats. The soundtrack looks characteristically strong\, too\, with the likes of Sia’s Chandelier\, Sinner Man by Nina Simone\, and A Beautiful Day by U2. \nAs usual with Cirque du Soleil shows\, there’s a storyline – Crystal\, a young girl who feels misunderstood\, goes on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. The whole show is about looking at things through fresh angles\, peeking through the veneer of everyday life\, and reframing one’s daily realities. \nShow times: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n2 May – 7.30pm\n3 May – 7.30pm\n4 May – 3.30 and 7.30pm\n5 May – 3.30pm
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/cirque-du-soleil-crystal-2/
LOCATION:Etihad Arena\, Yas Island\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Circus,Performance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240429
DTSTAMP:20260423T092312
CREATED:20240424T135118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T135202Z
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SUMMARY:Cirque Du Soleil: CRYSTAL
DESCRIPTION:“This mesmerising amalgamation of acrobatic excellence” is “a truly breathtaking entertainment phenomenon”\, opines the organiser’s press release. Even allowing for the hyperbole\, there’s a good chance that all that will be true: it’s Cirque du Soleil\, after all\, and for this show the company is exploring brand-new creative territory by combining its signature acrobatics with ice-skating. So acrobats and skaters perform on the ice and in the air\, seamlessly combining disciplines from both genres as the ice is transformed into “a dynamic stage where precision skating mingles with awe-inspiring aerial feats and acrobatic prowess”. \nThe technology should be pretty spectacular too – state-of-the-art infrared trackers with 36 spotlights and 28 powerful projectors should create a visually stunning experience for the performers to move through. And no two performances will be exactly alike\, with the action unfolding dynamically around the skaters and acrobats. The soundtrack looks characteristically strong\, too\, with the likes of Sia’s Chandelier\, Sinner Man by Nina Simone\, and A Beautiful Day by U2. \nAs usual with Cirque du Soleil shows\, there’s a storyline – Crystal\, a young girl who feels misunderstood\, goes on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. The whole show is about looking at things through fresh angles\, peeking through the veneer of everyday life\, and reframing one’s daily realities. \nThe show runs for two consecutive weekends. Show times: \n\n\n\n26 April – 7.30pm\n27 April – 3.30 and 7.30pm\n28 April – 3.30pm\n\n\n\n… then: \n\n\n\n2 May – 7.30pm\n3 May – 7.30pm\n4 May – 3.30 and 7.30pm\n5 May – 3.30pm
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/cirque-du-soleil-crystal/
LOCATION:Etihad Arena\, Yas Island\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Circus,Performance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240407
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240527
DTSTAMP:20260423T092312
CREATED:20240326T122608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T122608Z
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SUMMARY:Cirque Du Liban: Fontana
DESCRIPTION:Cirque du Liban comes to Yas with “the first travelling water circus in the Middle East … live entertainment\, breathtaking artistic performances in a tailor-made aqua theatre\, waterfalls cascading\, artists diving and performing mind-blowing Aquatic experience”. The previews look great\, and the watery additions do add to the circus skills on show. Thierry Antonios\, founder and Managing Partner at Cirque Du Liban\, described Fontana as “a perfect blend of creativity and strategic partnership\, enhancing the vibrant cultural tapestry of Abu Dhabi … we are excited to share this extraordinary experience with the audiences of Yas Island”. \nIt all happens in a purpose-built big top circus tent near twofour54. There are shows from 7 April to 26 May.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/cirque-du-liban-fontana/
LOCATION:Yas Island\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Circus
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240129
DTSTAMP:20260423T092312
CREATED:20240105T170822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T170822Z
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SUMMARY:Le Petit Prince
DESCRIPTION:Two final performances for this spectacular dance/circus interpretation of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s fable of an aviator who lands in the middle of the desert and meets the Little Prince\, who’s travelling from one planet to another looking for his sheep. We’re told that this production “weaves together narrative\, emotion\, and movement\, exploring profound themes of love\, friendship\, and the essence of the human experience”\, and if it’s essentially the same one that wowed Dubai in 2020 we can recommend it enthusiastically … \nThere are performances at 3pm and 7pm. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/le-petit-prince-7/
LOCATION:Dubai Opera
CATEGORIES:Circus,Dance,Performance,Theatre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240128
DTSTAMP:20260423T092312
CREATED:20240105T170634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T170634Z
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SUMMARY:Le Petit Prince
DESCRIPTION:Two more performances of this spectacular dance/circus interpretation of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s fable of an aviator who lands in the middle of the desert and meets the Little Prince\, who’s travelling from one planet to another looking for his sheep. We’re told that this production “weaves together narrative\, emotion\, and movement\, exploring profound themes of love\, friendship\, and the essence of the human experience”\, and if it’s essentially the same one that wowed Dubai in 2020 we can recommend it enthusiastically … \nThere are performances at 3pm and 8pm\, and again at 3pm and 7pm on 28 January. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/le-petit-prince-6/
LOCATION:Dubai Opera
CATEGORIES:Circus,Dance,Performance,Theatre
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GEO:25.1928528;55.2789648
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240126T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240126T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T092312
CREATED:20240105T170520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T170537Z
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SUMMARY:Le Petit Prince
DESCRIPTION:A second performance of this spectacular dance/circus interpretation of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s fable of an aviator who lands in the middle of the desert and meets the Little Prince\, who’s travelling from one planet to another looking for his sheep. We’re told that this production “weaves together narrative\, emotion\, and movement\, exploring profound themes of love\, friendship\, and the essence of the human experience”\, and if it’s essentially the same one that wowed Dubai in 2020 we can recommend it enthusiastically … \nThere are further performances at 3pm and 8pm on 27 January\, and 3pm and 7pm on 28 January. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/le-petit-prince-5/
LOCATION:Dubai Opera
CATEGORIES:Circus,Dance,Performance,Theatre
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GEO:25.1928528;55.2789648
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240125T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240125T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T092312
CREATED:20240105T170109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T170259Z
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SUMMARY:Le Petit Prince
DESCRIPTION:A spectacular dance/circus interpretation of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s fable of an aviator who lands in the middle of the desert and meets the Little Prince\, who’s travelling from one planet to another looking for his sheep. We’re told that this production “weaves together narrative\, emotion\, and movement\, exploring profound themes of love\, friendship\, and the essence of the human experience”\, and if it’s essentially the same one that wowed Dubai in 2020 we can recommend it enthusiastically … \nThere are further performances at 8pm on 26 January\, 3pm and 8pm on 27 January\, and 3pm and 7pm on 28 January. \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/le-petit-prince-4/
LOCATION:Dubai Opera
CATEGORIES:Circus,Dance,Performance,Theatre
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GEO:25.1928528;55.2789648
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240219
DTSTAMP:20260423T092312
CREATED:20240116T093553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T093553Z
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SUMMARY:PLUMA
DESCRIPTION: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) with dreams of flying. We’re promised “a captivating journey of self-discovery and awe-inspiring aerial feats” via “a groundbreaking circus spectacle blending acrobatics\, 3D projection\, and visual wonders”. \nIt all happens in a purpose-built big top circus tent with 1\,200 seats. There are shows Wednesday to Sunday from 17 January to 18 February\, all at 7pm on weekdays with two shows on Fridays\, Saturdays and Sundays. \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/pluma/
LOCATION:Festival City Mall\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Circus
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GEO:25.2048493;55.2707828
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231028
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231029
DTSTAMP:20260423T092312
CREATED:20231003T124216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T124216Z
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SUMMARY:RAUXA CIA: The Crisis of Imagination
DESCRIPTION:Three more performances for this one-hour show that is “touching\, absurd\, and profoundly sincere … Its multi-layered storytelling resonates with universal themes of kids’ imagination\, wordless storytelling\, simplicity\, and humor that transcend language barriers”. RAUXA CIA\, a performance duo from Spain\, combines modern circus art and theatre in this story of two adults suddenly regaining their childhood imagination – “for a fleeting moment they find themselves in a world where anything is possible\,” says the blurb. “It’s only when this magical world disappears they realize that the delicate boundary between reality and imagination is defined solely by one’s perspective.” \nThe shows are at 2pm\, 5pm and 8pm.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/rauxa-cia-the-crisis-of-imagination-2/
LOCATION:Theatre of Digital Arts\, Souk Madinat Jumeriah\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Circus,Theatre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231027T170000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231027T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T092312
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T154552Z
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SUMMARY:RAUXA CIA: The Crisis of Imagination
DESCRIPTION:RAUXA CIA\, a performance duo from Spain\, combines modern circus art and theatre in this story of two adults suddenly regaining their childhood imagination – “for a fleeting moment they find themselves in a world where anything is possible\,” says the blurb. “It’s only when this magical world disappears they realise that the delicate boundary between reality and imagination is defined solely by one’s perspective.” \nWe’re promised a one-hour show that is “touching\, absurd\, and profoundly sincere … Its multi-layered storytelling resonates with universal themes of kids’ imagination\, wordless storytelling\, simplicity\, and humour that transcend language barriers”. It’s inventive\, funny\, and clever.r\, wordless circus-like performance with a balloon and stepladder. \nThere are three more shows on 28 October.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/rauxa-cia-the-crisis-of-imagination/
LOCATION:Theatre of Digital Arts\, Souk Madinat Jumeriah\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Circus,Theatre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230430T150000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230430T163000
DTSTAMP:20260423T092312
CREATED:20230419T134030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T134054Z
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SUMMARY:Fiq!
DESCRIPTION:Last chance to experience the Groupe Acrobatique de Tanger. The show brings together 15 performers for a whirlwind of traditional and modern floor acrobatics\, dance\, and breakdancing\, with a touch of taekwondo and freestyle football too that also involves a hundred coke bottle crates\, a human trampoline\, and one acrobatic motorbike. The pace and the choreography are breathtaking; there’s no danger that anyone in the audience will be dozing off (‘Fiq!’ translates as ‘wake up!’).
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/fiq-3/
LOCATION:The Arts Center @ NYUAD\, NYUAD Campus\, Saadiyat Island\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Circus,Performance
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