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SUMMARY:Sunday Morning
DESCRIPTION:Successful 40s-ish photographer Mat (James Cuningham) takes us on a heart-warming\, epiphanic journey in this one-man show\, written by Nick Warren and directed by Jenine Collocott. On learning that his girlfriend is pregnant\, a stunned Mat goes for a jog in his neighbourhood to do some thinking. Straying from his regular route he ventures into an unknown and rundown section of the city where he makes a gruesome discovery that changes everything … This fast-paced show is infused with the kind of wit\, acute observation\, real suspense\, imminent danger\, selfish need\, and poignant humanity that are the basic elements of urban life in contemporary South Africa\, where it’s a multiple award winner.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/sunday-morning-2/
LOCATION:The Junction\, Unit H72\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250425T193000
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SUMMARY:Sunday Morning
DESCRIPTION:Successful 40s-ish photographer Mat takes us on a heart-warming\, epiphanic journey in this one-man show\, written by Nick Warren and directed by Jenine Collocott. \nOn learning that his girlfriend is pregnant\, a stunned Mat (James Cuningham) goes for a run in his neighbourhood to do some thinking. Straying from his regular route he ventures into an unknown and rundown section of the city where he makes a gruesome discovery that changes everything … This fast-paced show is infused with the kind of wit\, acute observation\, real suspense\, imminent danger\, selfish need\, and poignant humanity that are the basic elements of urban life in contemporary South Africa\, where it’s a multiple award winner. \nThere’s a second performance on 2 May.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/sunday-morning/
LOCATION:The Junction\, Unit H72\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250316T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250316T220000
DTSTAMP:20250311T160014Z
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SUMMARY:Le Porteur d'Histoire
DESCRIPTION:Third and final performance 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 characters …
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/le-porteur-dhistoire-3/
LOCATION:The Junction\, Unit H72\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250315T220000
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SUMMARY:Le Porteur d'Histoire
DESCRIPTION: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 characters …
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/le-porteur-dhistoire-2/
LOCATION:The Junction\, Unit H72\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Theatre
GEO:25.1431157;55.2246127
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250314T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250314T220000
DTSTAMP:20250311T155938Z
CREATED:20250311T155827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T155938Z
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SUMMARY:Le Porteur d'Histoire
DESCRIPTION: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 of colourful characters … There are further performances on 15 and 16 March.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/le-porteur-dhistoire/
LOCATION:The Junction\, Unit H72\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Theatre
GEO:25.1431157;55.2246127
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250309T203000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250309T220000
DTSTAMP:20250303T150519Z
CREATED:20250303T150519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T150519Z
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SUMMARY:Thousand Nights and One
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/thousand-nights-and-one-2/
LOCATION:The Junction\, Unit H72\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Theatre
GEO:25.1431157;55.2246127
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250308T203000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250308T220000
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SUMMARY:Thousand Nights and One
DESCRIPTION:“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 fascinated by the Arabian Nights stories; “reading them now\, I realize they are about strong women who navigate their survival through storytelling. That’s the power of storytelling!” \nAt the core of her approach to the Scheherazade story (a Sultan weds anew each day\, only to have the bride slain at dawn to preempt any treachery: Scheherazade bucks the trend by captivating him with her stories\, sparing her life with each new sunrise) is the enigmatic Fakir (Dee Gee)\, who holds the key to Scheherazade’s storytelling; and Amina (Audrey Vaz)\, whose journey of secrets and survival embodies the resilience of women in the face of destiny. \nThere’s a second performance on 9 March.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/thousand-nights-and-one/
LOCATION:The Junction\, Unit H72\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250223T143000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250223T153000
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SUMMARY:Hold the Mushrooms
DESCRIPTION: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 pride won’t allow us to make up with our loved ones. Written by Binoy Mohan\, it’s directed by Dubai theatre veteran Rashmi Kotriwala.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/hold-the-mushrooms-2/
LOCATION:Live@Play by Hive\, 24b Street\, Al Quoz 4\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Theatre
GEO:25.1261756;55.2443602
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250222
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250223
DTSTAMP:20250217T152505Z
CREATED:20250217T152308Z
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SUMMARY:Hold the Mushrooms
DESCRIPTION: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 … The play is about relationships\, value systems\, and prejudices – how we are unable to express ourselves and how pride won’t allow us to make up with our loved ones. Written by Binoy Mohan\, it’s directed by Dubai theatre veteran Rashmi Kotriwala. \nThere are shows today at 2.30 and 7.30pm\, and tomorrow at 2.30pm.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/hold-the-mushrooms/
LOCATION:Live@Play by Hive\, 24b Street\, Al Quoz 4\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250222
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250223
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SUMMARY:Potted Potter
DESCRIPTION: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\, ridiculous props\, and a special appearance from a fire-breathing dragon … “Gloriously irreverent\,” said Time Out London; “inventive\, daft fun for all the family” said the Guardian.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/potted-potter-5/
LOCATION:Cultural Foundation\, Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum Street\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250221T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250221T220000
DTSTAMP:20250219T171439Z
CREATED:20250205T091419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T171439Z
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SUMMARY:Potted Potter
DESCRIPTION: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 dragon … “Gloriously irreverent\,” said Time Out London; “inventive\, daft fun for all the family” said the Guardian. There are two further shows tomorrow.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/potted-potter-6/
LOCATION:Cultural Foundation\, Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum Street\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Theatre
GEO:24.4856096;54.357172
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250216T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250216T220000
DTSTAMP:20250122T154000Z
CREATED:20250122T154000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T154000Z
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SUMMARY:Almost\, Maine
DESCRIPTION: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 surprises\, it’s become one of the most popular playscripts in the States. \nIt’s directed by “invited members of [the Courtyard] community”\, coordinated by Penny Mackenzie and Tawfeeq Samodien. As with all Courtyard shows\, this is a free and unticketed event (donations welcome) – put your name on the guestlist and get there early enough to bag a seat.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/almost-maine-7/
LOCATION:Courtyard Playhouse\, Street 4B\, Al Quoz 1\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250216T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250216T213000
DTSTAMP:20250116T112425Z
CREATED:20250116T112425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T112425Z
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SUMMARY:Romeo and Juliet
DESCRIPTION:The final performance for this version of the Shakespeare play – featuring a five-piece band\, songs by Queen\, dancing\, and lots of swordfighting. \nSays the blurb: “Imagine Shakespeare’s classic envisioned by Freddie Mercury\, blending elements of Zeffirelli\, Baz Luhrmann\, Jamie Lloyd and Bridgerton into a magical spectacle. The production features iconic Queen hits such as Bohemian Rhapsody\, We Will Rock You\, Somebody to Love\, Who wants to live forever and We are the Champions …” Director Alex Broun says the adaptation by Lydia DeSouza “takes the original story to a whole new level and reveals magic that may often be lost in the text. The show literally has everything – dancing\, duels\, romance\, singing\, and one of the greatest love stories of all time. This will be a night of pure joy you won’t forget.” And of course it opens on Valentine’s Day … \nThe production is directed by Broun for the highly rated Cross Bronx Crew\, “an award-winning theatre group that loves the art of acting\, making good theatre\, and having fun while we do it …”. The cast features a mix of some of the city’s top actors plus recent Sharjah Performing Arts Academy graduates ”and exciting new faces”. Musical direction is by Sam Randall\, choreography by Beth Mitchinson from Music Theatre Dubai\, and fight choreography by Jay Nagjee.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/romeo-and-juliet-4/
LOCATION:Theatre by QE2\, Queen Elizabeth 2\, Port Rashid\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Theatre
GEO:25.2621669;55.2810185
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250216T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250216T210000
DTSTAMP:20250205T110520Z
CREATED:20250205T105416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T110520Z
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SUMMARY:Boiler Room Six
DESCRIPTION: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 of the last few hours of Titanic\, and Foreman’s one-man play gives a voice to the working men below deck … The play premiered at the Edinburgh Fringe in August 2024\, selling out its entire run\, and receiving widespread acclaim\, including being awarded the Best Overall Show of the festival by the Derek Awards.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/boiler-room-six-2/
LOCATION:The Junction\, Unit H72\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250215T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250215T220000
DTSTAMP:20250122T153908Z
CREATED:20250122T153908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T153908Z
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SUMMARY:Almost\, Maine
DESCRIPTION: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 surprises\, it’s become one of the most popular playscripts in the States. \nIt’s directed by “invited members of [the Courtyard] community”\, coordinated by Penny Mackenzie and Tawfeeq Samodien. As with all Courtyard shows\, this is a free and unticketed event (donations welcome) – put your name on the guestlist and get there early enough to bag a seat. \nThere’s a final performance on 16 February. \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/almost-maine-6/
LOCATION:Courtyard Playhouse\, Street 4B\, Al Quoz 1\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Theatre
GEO:25.177696;55.2504958
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END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250215T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250215T210000
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CREATED:20250205T105300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T110557Z
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SUMMARY:Boiler Room Six
DESCRIPTION: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 most devastating accounts of the last few hours of Titanic\, and Tom Foreman’s one-man play gives a voice to the working men below deck … The play premiered at the Edinburgh Fringe in August 2024\, selling out its entire run\, and receiving widespread acclaim\, including being awarded the Best Overall Show of the festival by the Derek Awards. \nBoiler Room Six is a production of Foreman’s own company\, and it’s touring right now. The play is directed by Tom Foreman\, but we don’t know who’s playing Barrett (in UK shows it’s been Max Beken\, who got some very good reviews). There are just two performances\, on 15 and 16 February.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/boiler-room-six/
LOCATION:The Junction\, Unit H72\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250216
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CREATED:20250116T112320Z
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SUMMARY:Romeo and Juliet
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSays the blurb: “Imagine Shakespeare’s classic envisioned by Freddie Mercury\, blending elements of Zeffirelli\, Baz Luhrmann\, Jamie Lloyd and Bridgerton into a magical spectacle. The production features iconic Queen hits such as Bohemian Rhapsody\, We Will Rock You\, Somebody to Love\, Who wants to live forever and We are the Champions …” Director Alex Broun says the adaptation by Lydia DeSouza “takes the original story to a whole new level and reveals magic that may often be lost in the text. The show literally has everything – dancing\, duels\, romance\, singing\, and one of the greatest love stories of all time. This will be a night of pure joy you won’t forget.” And of course it opens on Valentine’s Day … \nThe production is directed by Broun for the highly rated Cross Bronx Crew\, “an award-winning theatre group that loves the art of acting\, making good theatre\, and having fun while we do it …”. The cast features a mix of some of the city’s top actors plus recent Sharjah Performing Arts Academy graduates ”and exciting new faces”. Musical direction is by Sam Randall\, choreography by Beth Mitchinson from Music Theatre Dubai\, and fight choreography by Jay Nagjee. \nThere’s a final performances at 7.30pm on 16 February.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/romeo-and-juliet-2/
LOCATION:Theatre by QE2\, Queen Elizabeth 2\, Port Rashid\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Theatre
GEO:25.2621669;55.2810185
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250214T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250214T220000
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SUMMARY:Almost\, Maine
DESCRIPTION: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\, it’s become one of the most popular playscripts in the States. \nIt’s directed by “invited members of [the Courtyard] community”\, coordinated by Penny Mackenzie and Tawfeeq Samodien. As with all Courtyard shows\, this is a free and unticketed event (donations welcome) – put your name on the guestlist and get there early enough to bag a seat. \nThere are further performances on 15 1and 16 February. \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/almost-maine-5/
LOCATION:Courtyard Playhouse\, Street 4B\, Al Quoz 1\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250214T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250214T213000
DTSTAMP:20250116T112143Z
CREATED:20250116T112126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T112143Z
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SUMMARY:Romeo and Juliet
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSays the blurb: “Imagine Shakespeare’s classic envisioned by Freddie Mercury\, blending elements of Zeffirelli\, Baz Luhrmann\, Jamie Lloyd and Bridgerton into a magical spectacle. The production features iconic Queen hits such as Bohemian Rhapsody\, We Will Rock You\, Somebody to Love\, Who wants to live forever and We are the Champions …” Director Alex Broun says the adaptation by Lydia DeSouza “takes the original story to a whole new level and reveals magic that may often be lost in the text. The show literally has everything – dancing\, duels\, romance\, singing\, and one of the greatest love stories of all time. This will be a night of pure joy you won’t forget.” And of course it opens on Valentine’s Day … \nThe production is directed by Broun for the highly rated Cross Bronx Crew\, “an award-winning theatre group that loves the art of acting\, making good theatre\, and having fun while we do it …”. The cast features a mix of some of the city’s top actors plus recent Sharjah Performing Arts Academy graduates ”and exciting new faces”. Musical direction is by Sam Randall\, choreography by Beth Mitchinson from Music Theatre Dubai\, and fight choreography by Jay Nagjee. \nThere are further performances at 2.30 and 7.30pm on 15 February and 7.30pm on 16 February.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/romeo-and-juliet/
LOCATION:Theatre by QE2\, Queen Elizabeth 2\, Port Rashid\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250215
DTSTAMP:20250122T143234Z
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SUMMARY:Potted Potter
DESCRIPTION: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\, ridiculous props\, and a special appearance from a fire-breathing dragon … “Gloriously irreverent\,” said Time Out London; “inventive\, daft fun for all the family” said the Guardian. \nThere are further shows at Abu Dhabi’s Cultural Foundation on 21 and 22 February.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/potted-potter-4/
LOCATION:Theatre by QE2\, Queen Elizabeth 2\, Port Rashid\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250213T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250213T220000
DTSTAMP:20250212T203111Z
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SUMMARY:Almost\, Maine
DESCRIPTION: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 exploration of love’s many facets\, filled with wit\, warmth\, and unexpected surprises\, it’s become one of the most popular playscripts in the States. \nIt’s directed by “invited members of [the Courtyard] community”\, coordinated by Penny Mackenzie and Tawfeeq Samodien. As with all Courtyard shows\, this is a free and unticketed event (donations welcome) – put your name on the guestlist and get there early enough to bag a seat. \nThere are further performances on 14\, 15 and 16 February. \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/almost-maine-4/
LOCATION:Courtyard Playhouse\, Street 4B\, Al Quoz 1\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250214
DTSTAMP:20250122T143043Z
CREATED:20250122T143043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T143043Z
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SUMMARY:Potted Potter
DESCRIPTION: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 props\, and a special appearance from a fire-breathing dragon … “Gloriously irreverent\,” said Time Out London; “inventive\, daft fun for all the family” said the Guardian. \nThere are further shows at 3pm and 7pm on 14 and 15 February; it then moves to Abu Dhabi’s Cultural Foundation for 21 and 22 February.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/potted-potter-2/
LOCATION:Theatre by QE2\, Queen Elizabeth 2\, Port Rashid\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Theatre
GEO:25.2621669;55.2810185
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250213
DTSTAMP:20250122T142931Z
CREATED:20250122T142914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T142931Z
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SUMMARY:Potted Potter
DESCRIPTION: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 … “Gloriously irreverent\,” said Time Out London; “inventive\, daft fun for all the family” said the Guardian. \nThe show\, which has been seen by more than a million people around the world since its 2006 premiere\, was written by Daniel Clarkson and Jefferson Turner; it’s performed here by Scott Hoatson and Joseph Maudsley\, in a production directed by Richard Hurst. \nThere are shows at 3pm and 7pm on 12\, 13\, 14 and 15 February; it then moves to Abu Dhabi’s Cultural Foundation for 21 and 22 February.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/potted-potter/
LOCATION:Theatre by QE2\, Queen Elizabeth 2\, Port Rashid\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Theatre
GEO:25.2621669;55.2810185
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Theatre by QE2 Queen Elizabeth 2 Port Rashid Dubai;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Queen Elizabeth 2\, Port Rashid:geo:55.2810185,25.2621669
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250210
DTSTAMP:20250204T174425Z
CREATED:20250204T173544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T174425Z
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SUMMARY:Gidion's Knot
DESCRIPTION: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 the mother’s son. Gidion may have been bullied – or he may have been an abuser … As his story is slowly uncovered\, the women try to reconstruct a satisfying explanation for Gidion’s act as they come to terms with their own feelings of culpability. \nOsman Aboubakr directs Eliane Germanos and Caroline Hamrén. \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/gidions-knot-3/
LOCATION:The Junction\, Unit H72\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Theatre
GEO:25.1431157;55.2246127
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250209
DTSTAMP:20250204T173502Z
CREATED:20250204T173502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T173502Z
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SUMMARY:Gidion's Knot
DESCRIPTION: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 the mother’s son. Gidion may have been bullied – or he may have been an abuser … As his story is slowly uncovered\, the women try to reconstruct a satisfying explanation for Gidion’s act as they come to terms with their own feelings of culpability. \nOsman Aboubakr directs Eliane Germanos and Caroline Hamrén. There are final performances on 9 February at 2pm and 8pm. \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/gidions-knot-2/
LOCATION:The Junction\, Unit H72\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Theatre
GEO:25.1431157;55.2246127
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250207T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250207T210000
DTSTAMP:20250204T173304Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T173304Z
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SUMMARY:Gidion's Knot
DESCRIPTION: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 an abuser … \nAs his story is slowly uncovered\, the women try to reconstruct a satisfying explanation for Gidion’s act as they come to terms with their own feelings of culpability and the roles of the school system and parents in the development of children. \nThe title of this powerful two-hander by Johanna Adams is a punning reference to the Gordian Knot that Alexander the Great famously cut with a sword instead of untying like so many before him had tried but failed to do. The knot that remains tied is the play’s unanswered puzzle: what drove Gidion to suicide? What was he really like? \nOsman Aboubakr directs Eliane Germanos and Caroline Hamrén. There are further performances on 8 and 9 February at 2pm and 8pm both days. \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/gidions-knot/
LOCATION:The Junction\, Unit H72\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Theatre
GEO:25.1431157;55.2246127
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250126T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250126T220000
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SUMMARY:The Ice Hole – A Cardboard Comedy
DESCRIPTION: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 under the curse of a mermaid he’d absent-mindedly caught in a fjord. The actor is accompanied by a put-upon flunky (maybe a stage manager?) who strives with the help of hastily-scribbled cardboard signs and boxes to help us understand the meaning of this journey … \nNote that as well as the ticket price\, you’ll need access to Alserkal Avenue’s Quoz Arts Fest to get at the Junction. So add an extra AED 63 to the cost of the outing. It’s still worth it. \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-ice-hole-a-cardboard-comedy-5/
LOCATION:The Junction\, Unit H72\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250125T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250125T220000
DTSTAMP:20250122T160305Z
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SUMMARY:The Ice Hole – A Cardboard Comedy
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIt’s fun\, 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 under the curse of a mermaid he’d absent-mindedly caught in a fjord. The actor is accompanied by a put-upon flunky (maybe a stage manager?) who strives with the help of hastily-scribbled cardboard signs and boxes to help us understand the meaning of this journey … \nMatthew T Corbett directs Sadiq Saboowala and Patrick Albrecht\, two-time winners of the local Short+Sweet Dubai Theatre Festival\, for Complices Théâtre. There’s a second performance on 26 Janaury. \nNote that as well as the ticket price\, you’ll need access to Alserkal Avenue’s Quoz Arts Fest to get at the Junction. So add an extra AED 63 to the cost of the outing. It’s still worth it. \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-ice-hole-a-cardboard-comedy-4/
LOCATION:The Junction\, Unit H72\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250104T203000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250106T211500
DTSTAMP:20241028T172513Z
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SUMMARY:A Writer on Honeymoon
DESCRIPTION: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 revolves around a prominent writer whose honeymoon with his much younger wife gradually descends into an intractable mess due to his belief that he is being monitored by an intelligence agency.\n\n\n\nThere are performances on 4 and 5 January.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/a-writer-on-honeymoon-2/
LOCATION:Sharjah Institute of Theatrical Arts\, Calligraphy Square\, Sharjah
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241223
DTSTAMP:20241028T171631Z
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SUMMARY:Solos on the Barge
DESCRIPTION: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. The barge will also host workshops\, meetings and reading groups focusing on prominent works of Arab theatre. Delivered in collaboration with the Sharjah Ports\, Customs and Free Zones Authority\, this is part of Sharjah Art Foundation’s Perform Sharjah programme.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/solos-on-the-barge/
LOCATION:Perform Sjarjah Barge\, Sharjah\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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