• Dracula

    The Junction Unit H72, Alserkal Avenue, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    Kate Hamill's "feminist revenge fantasy" infuses the familiar vampire tale with post-modern wit and "a stake through the heart of toxic masculinity", as the New York Times put it when it was first performed. "The world women inhabit in this [ ... ]

    AED 120
  • Dracula

    The Junction Unit H72, Alserkal Avenue, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    A second performance for Kate Hamill's "feminist revenge fantasy" – which infuses the familiar vampire tale with post-modern wit and "a stake through the heart of toxic masculinity", as the New York Times put it when it was first performed. [ ... ]

    AED 120
  • Dracula

    The Junction Unit H72, Alserkal Avenue, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    The final performances for Kate Hamill's "feminist revenge fantasy" are at 2pm and 7.30pm today. The familiar vampire tale is infused with post-modern wit and "a stake through the heart of toxic masculinity", as the New York Times put it [ ... ]

    AED 120
  • The Ice Hole – A Cardboard Comedy

    Theatre by QE2 Queen Elizabeth 2, Port Rashid, Dubai

    This production debuted for four performances in May and two in July; all sold out (deservedly). It's now back for a run at Theatre by QE2 on 26 and 27 October, followed by one show on 17 November, and it's [ ... ]

    AED 120
  • The Ice Hole – A Cardboard Comedy

    Theatre by QE2 Queen Elizabeth 2, Port Rashid, Dubai

    This production debuted for four performances in May and two in July; all sold out (deservedly). It's now back for a run at Theatre by QE2, and it's highly recommended. It's an English version of an award-winning French comedy from [ ... ]

    AED 120
  • Mute

    Sharjah Performing Arts Academy University City, Sharjah

    This experimental theatre piece by the Kuwaiti director and playwright Sulayman Al Bassam examines that brief moment of silence that followed the Beirut port explosion of 2020. Produced with actress Hala Omran and the band Two or The Dragon, the [ ... ]

    Free, but pre-register
  • The Woman in Black

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

    Susan Hill's elegantly eerie ghost story has been seen by more than seven million people in the stage adaptation by Stephen Mallatratt, and very few will have been disappointed (or unshaken). A lawyer obsessed with a curse that he believes [ ... ]

    From AED 200
  • The Woman in Black

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

    Susan Hill's elegantly eerie ghost story has been seen by more than seven million people in the stage adaptation by Stephen Mallatratt, and very few will have been disappointed (or unshaken). A lawyer obsessed with a curse that he believes [ ... ]

    From AED 200
  • The Woman in Black

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

    Susan Hill's elegantly eerie ghost story has been seen by more than seven million people in the stage adaptation by Stephen Mallatratt, and very few will have been disappointed (or unshaken). A lawyer obsessed with a curse that he believes [ ... ]

    From AED 200
  • The Woman in Black

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

    The final performances for this run of Susan Hill's elegantly eerie ghost story, adapted for the stage by Stephen Mallatratt and seen by more than seven million people worldwide. A lawyer obsessed with a curse that he believes has been [ ... ]

    From AED 200
  • Blackadder Goes Forth

    The Junction Unit H72, Alserkal Avenue, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    A stage adaptation of the fourth (and best-scripted) of the BBC sitcom originally written by Richard Curtis and Ben Elton. Dubai Drama Group really can't go wrong with this – a series of schemes by Captain Edmund Blackadder to escape [ ... ]

    AED 125
  • Blackadder Goes Forth

    The Junction Unit H72, Alserkal Avenue, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    The second and final performance by Dubai Drama Group of this  stage adaptation of the fourth (and best-scripted) of the BBC sitcom – a series of schemes by Captain Edmund Blackadder to escape the horrors of World War One, aided [ ... ]

    AED 125
  • Searching for Pierrot

    The Junction Unit H72, Alserkal Avenue, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    A return for this single-hander, written by and (we think) performed by Gillian Rhodes, who is really very good at this storytelling-with-performance sort of thing. This time it's a coming-of-age tale of a young boy in the late 19th century; [ ... ]

    AED 120
  • The Ice Hole – A Cardboard Comedy

    Theatre by QE2 Queen Elizabeth 2, Port Rashid, Dubai

    This production debuted for four performances in May and two in July; all sold out (deservedly). It's now back for a run at Theatre by QE2 and these are its last two shows (at 3pm and 8pm). It's an English [ ... ]

    AED 120
  • Rumors!

    The Junction Unit H72, Alserkal Avenue, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    Complices Théâtre presents Neil Simon’s farcical package of gags, twists and zingers. A group of friends gathers for a dinner party, only to find that something is not quite right – the kitchen staff have vanished, the hostess is missing, [ ... ]

    AED 120
  • Rumors!

    The Junction Unit H72, Alserkal Avenue, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    The second performance of this Complices Théâtre production of Neil Simon’s farce. A group of friends gathers for a dinner party, only to find that something is not quite right – the kitchen staff have vanished, the hostess is missing, [ ... ]

    AED 120
  • Rumors!

    The Junction Unit H72, Alserkal Avenue, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    The final performances of this Complices Théâtre production of Neil Simon’s farce. A group of friends gathers for a dinner party, only to find that something is not quite right – the kitchen staff have vanished, the hostess is missing, [ ... ]

    AED 120
  • It’s All Been Done Before

    The Junction Unit H72, Alserkal Avenue, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    An evening of short plays written and directed by Sanjeev Dixit for Third Half Theatre: The Monkey's Paw: A story of a family whose lives are altered when an old friend brings a strange talisman into their home.  (adaptated from [ ... ]

    AED 120
  • It’s All Been Done Before

    The Junction Unit H72, Alserkal Avenue, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    A second evening of short plays written and directed by Sanjeev Dixit for Third Half Theatre: The Monkey's Paw: A story of a family whose lives are altered when an old friend brings a strange talisman into their home.  (adaptated [ ... ]

    AED 120
  • LAST CHANCE William Kentridge: A Shadow of a Shadow

    Sharjah Art Foundation – Bait Al Serkal Arts Square, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

    A master draughtsman, illustrator, filmmaker and sculptor, William Kentridge is also a prolific theatre-maker who has collaborated with local theatre groups and world-renowned opera houses. This is the first exhibition to focus solely on Kentridge’s theatre practice and surveys 23 [ ... ]

    Free
  • It’s All Been Done Before

    The Junction Unit H72, Alserkal Avenue, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    The final performance for this evening of short plays written and directed by Sanjeev Dixit for Third Half Theatre: The Monkey's Paw: A story of a family whose lives are altered when an old friend brings a strange talisman into [ ... ]

    AED 120
  • Nicolas Fattouh: Living with a Piece of Furniture

    Dar al Nadwa Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

    This comedy with a point, written, performed and directed by Nicolas Fattouh, revolves around the inhabitants of a small Christian village on Mount Lebanon, the relationships and disagreements that make up their daily lives. Through comedy, it examines the family [ ... ]

    Free, but pre-register
  • Nicolas Fattouh: Living with a Piece of Furniture

    Dar al Nadwa Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

    Second and final performance of this comedy with a point, written, performed and directed by Nicolas Fattouh It revolves around the inhabitants of a small Christian village on Mount Lebanon, the relationships and disagreements that make up their daily lives. [ ... ]

    Free, but pre-register
  • Solos on the Barge

    Perform Sjarjah Barge Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

    For three days (20, 21 and 22 December, 5-9pm each day) a barge moored in Sharjah's historic port across from the Bait Obaid Al Shamsi will host several short performances and monologues from classical Arab theatre delivered by professional actors. [ ... ]

    Free, but pre-register
  • A Writer on Honeymoon

    Sharjah Institute of Theatrical Arts Calligraphy Square, Sharjah

    In a special commission by Sharjah Art Foundation for Perform Sharjah, theatre director Ahmed El Attar collaborates with the noted actor Sayed Rajab to adapt a one-act play by the controversial playwright Ali Salem. In this contemporary adaptation, the plot [ ... ]

    Free, but pre-register
  • The Ice Hole – A Cardboard Comedy

    The Junction Unit H72, Alserkal Avenue, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    This English version of an award-winning French comedy has been winning rave reviews, and the production has popped up a few times at various Dubai venues in the last few months – most (deservedly) selling out. It’s fun, mad as [ ... ]

    AED 100
  • The Ice Hole – A Cardboard Comedy

    The Junction Unit H72, Alserkal Avenue, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    A second performance for Complices Théâtre's production of this fun comedy. It's mad as trumpets, with echoes of Monty Python, Laurel and Hardy, and the Mighty Boosh. An imposing Shakespearian actor tells incredible stories of a man journeying through Europe [ ... ]

    AED 100
  • Gidion’s Knot

    The Junction Unit H72, Alserkal Avenue, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    Over the course of a parent/teacher conference, a grieving mother and an emotionally overwhelmed primary school teacher have a fraught conversation about the tragic suicide of the mother’s son. Gidion may have been bullied – or he may have been [ ... ]

    AED 100
  • Gidion’s Knot

    The Junction Unit H72, Alserkal Avenue, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    Two further performances (at 2pm and 8pm) for this powerful two-hander by Johanna Adams. Over the course of a parent/teacher conference, a grieving mother and an emotionally overwhelmed primary school teacher have a fraught conversation about the tragic suicide of [ ... ]

    AED 100
  • Gidion’s Knot

    The Junction Unit H72, Alserkal Avenue, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    The final performances (at 2pm and 8pm) for this powerful two-hander by Johanna Adams. Over the course of a parent/teacher conference, a grieving mother and an emotionally overwhelmed primary school teacher have a fraught conversation about the tragic suicide of [ ... ]

    AED 100
  • Potted Potter

    Theatre by QE2 Queen Elizabeth 2, Port Rashid, Dubai

    Very silly, very funny: all seven Harry Potter books (and a game of Quidditch) condensed into 70 minutes, with all the main Harry Potter characters, endless costumes, brilliant songs, ridiculous props, and a special appearance from a fire-breathing dragon ... [ ... ]

    From AED 120
  • Potted Potter

    Theatre by QE2 Queen Elizabeth 2, Port Rashid, Dubai

    Two more performances (at 3pm and 7pm) of this very silly, very funny show: all seven Harry Potter books (and a game of Quidditch) condensed into 70 minutes, with all the main Harry Potter characters, endless costumes, brilliant songs, ridiculous [ ... ]

    From AED 120
  • Almost, Maine

    Courtyard Playhouse Street 4B, Al Quoz 1, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    A rare non-improv evening at the Courtyard, and a perfect Valentine's treat: John Cariani’s play is made up of a series of interconnected vignettes that explore love and loss in a remote, mythical New England town called Almost. A charming [ ... ]

    Free
  • Potted Potter

    Theatre by QE2 Queen Elizabeth 2, Port Rashid, Dubai

    The final Dubai performances (at 3pm and 7pm) of this very silly, very funny show: all seven Harry Potter books (and a game of Quidditch) condensed into 70 minutes, with all the main Harry Potter characters, endless costumes, brilliant songs, [ ... ]

    From AED 120
  • Romeo and Juliet

    Theatre by QE2 Queen Elizabeth 2, Port Rashid, Dubai

    Now this looks a lot of fun: a version of the Shakespeare play (pretty faithful to the original, apparently) woven together with Queen music, a five-piece band and choir, dancing, and lots of swordfighting. Says the blurb: “Imagine Shakespeare’s classic [ ... ]

    From AED 120
  • Almost, Maine

    Courtyard Playhouse Street 4B, Al Quoz 1, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    A second performance of John Cariani’s play, a series of interconnected vignettes that explore love and loss in a remote, mythical New England town called Almost. A charming exploration of love's many facets, filled with wit, warmth, and unexpected surprises, [ ... ]

    Free
  • Romeo and Juliet

    Theatre by QE2 Queen Elizabeth 2, Port Rashid, Dubai

    Two further performances (at 2.30 and 7.30pm) for this version of the Shakespeare play featuring a five-piece band, songs by Queen, dancing, and lots of swordfighting. Says the blurb: “Imagine Shakespeare’s classic envisioned by Freddie Mercury, blending elements of Zeffirelli, [ ... ]

    From AED 120
  • Boiler Room Six

    The Junction Unit H72, Alserkal Avenue, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    Now this should be an impressive piece of theatre: Boiler Room Six tells the almost impossible but true survival story of Frederick Barrett, lead firemen in one of the boiler rooms on the Titanic. Barrett’s story is one of the [ ... ]

    AED 120
  • Almost, Maine

    Courtyard Playhouse Street 4B, Al Quoz 1, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    The penultimate Courtyard performance of John Cariani’s play, a series of interconnected vignettes that explore love and loss in a remote, mythical New England town called Almost. A charming exploration of love's many facets, filled with wit, warmth, and unexpected [ ... ]

    Free
  • Boiler Room Six

    The Junction Unit H72, Alserkal Avenue, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    The second (and final) performance of Tom Foreman's account of the almost impossible but true survival story of Frederick Barrett, lead firemen in one of the boiler rooms on the Titanic. Barrett’s story is one of the most devastating accounts [ ... ]

    AED 120
  • Romeo and Juliet

    Theatre by QE2 Queen Elizabeth 2, Port Rashid, Dubai

    The final performance for this version of the Shakespeare play – featuring a five-piece band, songs by Queen, dancing, and lots of swordfighting. Says the blurb: “Imagine Shakespeare’s classic envisioned by Freddie Mercury, blending elements of Zeffirelli, Baz Luhrmann, Jamie [ ... ]

    From AED 120
  • Almost, Maine

    Courtyard Playhouse Street 4B, Al Quoz 1, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    The final Courtyard performance of John Cariani’s play, a series of interconnected vignettes that explore love and loss in a remote, mythical New England town called Almost. A charming exploration of love's many facets, filled with wit, warmth, and unexpected [ ... ]

    Free
  • Potted Potter

    Cultural Foundation Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum Street, Abu Dhabi

    A very silly, very funny show: all seven Harry Potter books (and a game of Quidditch) condensed into 70 minutes, with all the main Harry Potter characters, endless costumes, brilliant songs, ridiculous props, and a special appearance from a fire-breathing [ ... ]

    From AED 120
  • Potted Potter

    Cultural Foundation Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum Street, Abu Dhabi

    The two final performances (at 2.30pm and 7.30pm) for this very silly, very funny show: all seven Harry Potter books (and a game of Quidditch) condensed into 70 minutes, with all the main Harry Potter characters, endless costumes, brilliant songs, [ ... ]

    From AED 120
  • Hold the Mushrooms

    Live@Play by Hive 24b Street, Al Quoz 4, Dubai

    The dynamic of a close-knit family of three is altered when the daughter introduces her boyfriend into their world: the father doesn't think the boy is good enough, arguments and ruptures follow, and all those involved have different perspectives ... [ ... ]

    AED 100
  • Hold the Mushrooms

    Live@Play by Hive 24b Street, Al Quoz 4, Dubai

    The final performance for this play about a close-knit family whose dynamic is altered when the daughter introduces her boyfriend into their world: it's about relationships, value systems, and prejudices – how we are unable to express ourselves and how [ ... ]

    AED 100
  • Thousand Nights and One

    The Junction Unit H72, Alserkal Avenue, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    "A mesmerising tapestry of tales" promises the blurb. Written and directed by Rasika Agashe, it's a magical look at the fate of Scheherazade, the narrator of the original ‘One Thousand and One Nights’. Rasika Agashe says she has long been [ ... ]

    AED 100
  • Thousand Nights and One

    The Junction Unit H72, Alserkal Avenue, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    The second performance of this retelling of One Thousand and One Nights, written and directed by Rasika Agashe who has approached the Arabian Nights stories as the account of strong women navigating their survival through storytelling.

    AED 100
  • Le Porteur d’Histoire

    The Junction Unit H72, Alserkal Avenue, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    La Troupe de Culture Emulsion (Dubai's only Francophone theatre group?) presents Alexis Michalik's massively popular theatrical tour de force – a literary treasure hunt that takes its audience through several eras and several lands in the company of a multitude [ ... ]

    AED 150
  • Le Porteur d’Histoire

    The Junction Unit H72, Alserkal Avenue, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    Second performance (of three) for Culture Emulsion's production of Alexis Michalik's massively popular theatrical tour de force – a literary treasure hunt that takes its audience through several eras and several lands in the company of a multitude of colourful [ ... ]

    AED 150