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SUMMARY:Guys and Dolls
DESCRIPTION:The final performances of MTDXB’s production of the musical classic\, with a cast of 50 and a 14-piece live band. There are shows at 2.30pm and 7.30pm; use the promocode 10guys at checkout to get 10% off tickets.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/guys-and-dolls-5/
LOCATION:Sunmarke School\, Jumeirah Village Triangle\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Musical
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SUMMARY:Carmina Burana
DESCRIPTION:The final performances of this ballet reinterpretation of Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana by the Ballet of the Slovene National Theatre Maribor\, with choreography by Edward Clug The original is of course a 20th-century choral classic that draws inspiration from medieval verse and taps into timeless human themes of hope\, love\, and destiny; Clug has sought to highlight this\, especially finding what he describes as “parallelism between the cycles of nature\, especially during the spring awakening of nature\, and human life and lust …”. There are performances at 5pm and 8pm\, and you can get tickets at half price if you use promocode BALLET50 when checking out.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/carmina-burana-3/
LOCATION:Dubai Opera
CATEGORIES:Ballet
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250524
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250525
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SUMMARY:The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)
DESCRIPTION:The third performance for this four-day run of the West End hit – all 37 of the bard’s plays\, condensed into 97 minutes of fast-paced comedy\, silliness\, audience participation\, and “just the right amount of innuendo”. Look out for Othello as a rap song\, the History plays as a gridiron football game\, Titus Andronicus as a cooking show … Robbie Capaldi\, Christopher Laishley\, and James Gulliford are the actors who take on the task (yup\, just three of them) in this production directed by John Payton. \nThere are shows at 2pm and 8pm.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-complete-works-of-william-shakespeare-abridged-4/
LOCATION:Zabeel Theatre\, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray\, Palm Jumeirah West Crescent\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Theatre
GEO:25.0977637;55.1249239
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250523T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250523T220000
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SUMMARY:Carmina Burana
DESCRIPTION:The noted choreographer Edward Clug has managed a powerful and poignant reinterpretation of Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana for this production by the Ballet of the Slovene National Theatre Maribor\, which has received generally enthusiastic reviews en route to Dubai . \nThe original is of course a 20th-century choral classic that draws inspiration from medieval verse and taps into timeless human themes of hope\, love\, and destiny; Clug has sought to highlight this\, especially finding what he describes as “parallelism between the cycles of nature\, especially during the spring awakening of nature\, and human life and lust … It is the awakening of lust in the young body\, which longs for the forbidden and unattainable (fruit)\, that represents the movement tension of the journey through twenty-four ‘songs’. \n“The shape that spontaneously emerged was a circle that coincided with the circle of fortune from the first song of O Fortuna and was created by thirty dancers\, each of whom aspired to the core of this perfect natural form. The narrower the circle\, the more tension and force permeates its core.” \nThis is Dubai Opera’s last ballet of the season\, and you can get tickets at half price if you use promocode BALLET50 when checking out. There are further shows tomorrow (24 May) at 5pm and 8pm.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/carmina-burana-2/
LOCATION:Dubai Opera
CATEGORIES:Ballet
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250523T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250523T220000
DTSTAMP:20260420T003559
CREATED:20250428T094544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T094544Z
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SUMMARY:Friday Night Spotlight
DESCRIPTION:A new Courtyard Playhouse community theatre night\, described as “a celebration of creativity and experimentation” with community members and in-house performers taking the stage to try out fresh ideas and showcase their talents. The first half features performances from the community\, offering a platform for new and seasoned performers alike to experiment; Act Two shines the spotlight on our in-house performers\, who will take this opportunity to present new improv material and hone their craft. As usual it’s free\, but you need to put your name on the guestlist (via the website) – it’s first-come first-served\, so get there early enough to grab a seat.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/friday-night-spotlight/
LOCATION:Courtyard Playhouse\, Street 4B\, Al Quoz 1\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Improv
GEO:25.177696;55.2504958
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250523T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250523T214500
DTSTAMP:20260420T003559
CREATED:20250415T153951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T153951Z
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SUMMARY:The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)
DESCRIPTION:The third performance for this four-day run of the West End hit – all 37 of the bard’s plays\, condensed into 97 minutes of fast-paced comedy\, silliness\, audience participation\, and “just the right amount of innuendo”. Look out for Othello as a rap song\, the History plays as a gridiron football game\, Titus Andronicus as a cooking show … Robbie Capaldi\, Christopher Laishley\, and James Gulliford are the actors who take on the task (yup\, just three of them) in this production directed by John Payton. \nThere are further shows at 2pm and 8pm on 24 May.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-complete-works-of-william-shakespeare-abridged-3/
LOCATION:Zabeel Theatre\, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray\, Palm Jumeirah West Crescent\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Theatre
GEO:25.0977637;55.1249239
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250523T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250523T213000
DTSTAMP:20260420T003559
CREATED:20250513T124541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T125154Z
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SUMMARY:The Laughter Factory Premium Comedy Club
DESCRIPTION:This month’s Laughter Factory tour. The acts: \nAaron Butler engaging Belfast-born stand-up known for his high spirited stage presence \nJustin Panks observational comic with a genius for approaching seemingly everyday subjects from extraordinary angles. \nRoxy Yekta UK-born Iranian comedian with witty crowd work and observational humour \nViswajit Dilip Dubai-based Indian comic\, a former Merchant Navy officer (container ships) whose comedy is inspired by his life at sea\, personal experiences\, and the quirks of living in Dubai \nThe final gig is tomorrow (24 May) at Dukes The Palm \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-laughter-factory-premium-comedy-club-44/
LOCATION:Radisson DAMAC Hills\, Hessa Street Dubailand\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
GEO:25.0593526;55.2214882
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250523T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250523T213000
DTSTAMP:20260420T003559
CREATED:20250520T162330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T162330Z
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SUMMARY:Guys and Dolls
DESCRIPTION:The third performance of MTDXB’s production of the musical classic\, with a cast of 50 and a 14-piece live band. There are further performances at 2.30pm and 7.30pm on 24 May; use the promocode 10guys at checkout to get 10% off tickets.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/guys-and-dolls-4/
LOCATION:Sunmarke School\, Jumeirah Village Triangle\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Musical
GEO:25.0472882;55.1900227
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250523
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250524
DTSTAMP:20260420T003559
CREATED:20250414T084402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T084402Z
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCEa radical intimacy of hanging out
DESCRIPTION:A group exhibition featuring Emirati artists Asma Khoory\, Taqwa Alnaqbi\, and Sultan Al Remeithi\, curated by Salem AlSuwaidi. “In a world rushing forward\, the exhibition invites you to linger—where ‘killing time’ becomes a quiet\, radical act of care\, presence\, and shared stillness … Wander through gestures both tender and rebellious\, where hanging out becomes a language of connection\, memory\, and meaning.”
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chancea-radical-intimacy-of-hanging-out/
LOCATION:Aisha Alabbar Gallery\, Warehouse C19\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
GEO:25.1196663;55.217749
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250523
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250524
DTSTAMP:20260420T003559
CREATED:20250218T165628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T165628Z
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE Michael Sailstorfer: Air Electric
DESCRIPTION:Sailstorfer’s fourth solo exhibition with the gallery brings together three series of works that explore one of the artist’s signature themes: energy. He reflects on energy in its various forms – as a source\, as storage\, as a transmitter\, as working material – in short\, as fuel for life. \nThe sculptural series C-Batterie plays with notions of classical sculpture such as eternity\, uniqueness and preconceived values. At first glance\, the five bronze casts on white pedestals seem to fulfil these ideas: but is this really the case? Referencing Joseph Beuys’ Capri-Batterie (1985)\, Sailstorfer creates wax models of the original Capri battery\, places them in beehives\, leaves the bees to work on them for a few months\, and then removes the moulds to cast bronzes from them. The results feels as if nature has taken over\, destabilising and questioning the so-called balance while capturing the transience and the creative energy of the moment. \nAnother set of casts made from ordinary lightbulbs\, using the same process\, are suspended from the ceiling with reference to their original function. \nSailstorfer’s latest series – Air Electric\, from which the exhibition takes its title – turns electricity into his painting medium. A power supply unit provides a constant flow of direct current that ‘paints’ silver on to copper mesh; the result is an abstract\, electric landscape of pale blue cloud formations against a golden sky. Occasionally\, certain\nshapes can be made out through the web of clouds\, but the interpretation of the work is ultimately left to\nthe viewer. \nThe final work in the exhibition is an addition to Sailstorfer’s Tank series (2020 on). Tank 11 (2024\, above) consists of an empty Audi fuel tank\, deprived of its original function and context; the tank takes on anthropomorphic features\, reminiscent of oceanic masks from a bygone era. The sound of breathing fills the last part of the room\, reminding us that energy in any given form is always fuel for life.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chance-michael-sailstorfer-air-electric/
LOCATION:Carbon 12\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250522T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250522T214500
DTSTAMP:20260420T003559
CREATED:20250415T153906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T153906Z
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SUMMARY:The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)
DESCRIPTION:The second performance for this four-day run of the West End hit – all 37 of the bard’s plays\, condensed into 97 minutes of fast-paced comedy\, silliness\, audience participation\, and “just the right amount of innuendo”. Look out for Othello as a rap song\, the History plays as a gridiron football game\, Titus Andronicus as a cooking show … Robbie Capaldi\, Christopher Laishley\, and James Gulliford are the actors who take on the task (yup\, just three of them) in this production directed by John Payton. \nThere are further shows on 23 and 24 May.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-complete-works-of-william-shakespeare-abridged-2/
LOCATION:Zabeel Theatre\, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray\, Palm Jumeirah West Crescent\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Theatre
GEO:25.0977637;55.1249239
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250522T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250522T213000
DTSTAMP:20260420T003559
CREATED:20250513T125839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T125854Z
UID:10012045-1747944000-1747949400@magpie.ae
SUMMARY:The Laughter Factory Premium Comedy Club
DESCRIPTION:The Abu Dhabi stop on this month’s Laughter Factory tour. The acts: \nAaron Butler engaging Belfast-born stand-up known for his high spirited stage presence \nJustin Panks observational comic with a genius for approaching seemingly everyday subjects from extraordinary angles. \nRoxy Yekta UK-born Iranian comedian with witty crowd work and observational humour \nViswajit Dilip Dubai-based Indian comic\, a former Merchant Navy officer (container ships) whose comedy is inspired by his life at sea\, personal experiences\, and the quirks of living in Dubai \nThe rest of the bookings are … \n23 May Radisson DAMAC Hills\n24 May Dukes The Palm \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-laughter-factory-premium-comedy-club-42/
LOCATION:Aura Skypool\, Palm Tower 50th floor\, Palm Jumeirah\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
GEO:25.1137853;55.1399566
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250522T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250522T213000
DTSTAMP:20260420T003559
CREATED:20250520T162243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T162243Z
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SUMMARY:Guys and Dolls
DESCRIPTION:The second performance of MTDXB’s production of the musical classic\, with a cast of 50 and a 14-piece live band. There are further performances at 7.30pm on 23 and 24 May\, with a 2.30pm matinée on 24 May too; use the promocode 10guys at checkout to get 10% off tickets.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/guys-and-dolls-3/
LOCATION:Sunmarke School\, Jumeirah Village Triangle\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Musical
GEO:25.0472882;55.1900227
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250522T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250522T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T003559
CREATED:20250506T140832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T140849Z
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SUMMARY:Carnage: Courtesies\, Goodwill\, and Other Hypocrisies
DESCRIPTION:This adaptation of Yasmina Reza’s Le Dieu du Carnage is described as a “compelling theatrical experience that delves into the fragile facade of civility”. The play follows two couples who meet to resolve a conflict between their children – but what begins as a polite discussion quickly descends into chaos. With biting dialogue and moments of raw emotion\, this adaptation reveals the deep-seated hypocrisies\, prejudices\, and tensions lurking beneath the surface of social norms … Presented with the Italian Cultural Institute Abu Dhabi and Italian Theater & Culture Association\, the performance is in Italian with English subtitles
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/carnage-courtesies-goodwill-and-other-hypocrisies/
LOCATION:Zayed Theatre\, SUAD Campus\, Hazza Bin Zayed St\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250522T163000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250522T180000
DTSTAMP:20260420T003559
CREATED:20250618T103211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T103415Z
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SUMMARY:A Tale of Two Sisters: dir Kim Jee-woon (2003)
DESCRIPTION:After a stint in a mental hospital\, Korean teen Su-mi reunites with her beloved sister Su-yeon and they return to live at their family home. The girls’ father has remarried\, and the siblings are immediately resentful of his new wife. As the sisters try to resume their regular lives\, strange events plague the house\, leading to surprising revelations and a shocking conclusion … This beautifully shot psychological horror movie has a stunning soundtrack by Lee Byung-woo. \nThis film screens as part of the ninth edition of the Korean Film Festival\, presented by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea and the Korean Cultural Center. This year’s festival has the theme ‘Music’ and showcases a selection of Korean films that highlight the power of music in storytelling. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/a-tale-of-two-sisters-dir-kim-jee-woon-2003/
LOCATION:Manarat al Saadiyat\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Film
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250522T140000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250522T153000
DTSTAMP:20260420T003559
CREATED:20250618T102258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T102846Z
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SUMMARY:Dog Days: dir Kim Douck-min (2024)
DESCRIPTION:Single man Min-sang is a meticulous planner and obsessively tidy. He just wants peace and quiet — but his building has become an unofficial home for stray dogs\, thanks to the free-spirited vet Jin-young who is his tenant. A chance encounter with a world-renowned architect changes Min-sang’s plans; he must navigate barking dogs\, clashing personalities\, and a shot at redemption (and maybe love too). A heartwarming and wholesome story featuring a cast of engaging characters\, adorable dogs and unlikely friendships … \nThis film screens as part of the ninth edition of the Korean Film Festival\, presented by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea and the Korean Cultural Center. This year’s festival has the theme ‘Music’ and showcases a selection of Korean films that highlight the power of music in storytelling. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/dog-days-dir-kim-douck-min-2024/
LOCATION:Manarat al Saadiyat\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Film
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250523
DTSTAMP:20260420T003559
CREATED:20250407T131725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T131725Z
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE Al Braithwaite: MATAB
DESCRIPTION:Al Braithwaite is a contemporary artist from London who works across a variety of disciplines including sculpture\, assemblage\, found material and installation. For this show\, Braithwaite’s Material Abstraction (MATAB) comprises textured panels arrayed as physical sculptures. Says the gallery: “Their weight and conceptual terrain is contained within a language where flatness of form and potency of industrial energy is paramount … The artist asks questions by intersectioning materials: what happens when this touches that\, when one idea divides another\, when this angle reaches for another angle\, or when that thing becomes empowered as an abstract entity?”
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chance-al-braithwaite-matab/
LOCATION:XVA Gallery\, Al Fahidi Historical Neighborhood\, Bur Dubai\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
GEO:25.2637606;55.300449
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250523
DTSTAMP:20260420T003559
CREATED:20250407T131644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T131644Z
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE Halim Al Karim: Mythological Love
DESCRIPTION:Experimental photography works by the Iraqui artist\, who says: “Inspired by the Sumerian myth and my archaeological excavations in our invisible life\, the mythological love series invites us to contemplate the magical love relationship between human women and the Anunnaki who descended from the heavens to planet Earth. This series reflects the concept of the eternal need to tame the anxious self; it embodies the mystery surrounding our existence between two worlds and challenges the construction of historical narratives about the ideologies of immortal love …”
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chance-halim-al-karim-mythological-love/
LOCATION:XVA Gallery\, Al Fahidi Historical Neighborhood\, Bur Dubai\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
GEO:25.2637606;55.300449
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250521T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250521T220000
DTSTAMP:20260420T003559
CREATED:20250513T124433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T125030Z
UID:10012043-1747857600-1747864800@magpie.ae
SUMMARY:The Laughter Factory Premium Comedy Club
DESCRIPTION:Ths second weekend of this month’s Laughter Factory tour. The acts: \nAaron Butler engaging Belfast-born stand-up known for his high spirited stage presence \nJustin Panks observational comic with a genius for approaching seemingly everyday subjects from extraordinary angles. \nRoxy Yekta UK-born Iranian comedian with witty crowd work and observational humour \nViswajit Dilip Dubai-based Indian comic\, a former Merchant Navy officer (container ships) whose comedy is inspired by his life at sea\, personal experiences\, and the quirks of living in Dubai \nNote that the Aura Sky Pool gigs are more expensive than other Laughter Factory stops but do include one free post-show drink plus a chance to schmooze with the acts and a DJ set to follow. \nThe rest of the bookings are … \n22 May The Club Abu Dhabi\n23 May Radisson DAMAC Hills\n24 May Dukes The Palm \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-laughter-factory-premium-comedy-club-43/
LOCATION:Aura Skypool\, Palm Tower 50th floor\, Palm Jumeirah\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250521T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250521T220000
DTSTAMP:20260420T003559
CREATED:20250428T091810Z
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Night Impro: Maestro
DESCRIPTION:The Courtyard’s most peopular evening of elimination improv. Ten actors converge for a night of scenes\, songs and games based on audience suggestions. After each round you score the players on a scale of 1 to 5\, and the one with the lowest score is knocked out. Eventually only one remains\, to be crowned the Maestro. “Fast-paced\, unpredictable\, and hilarious” says the promo\, and you couldn’t argue with that. As with all Courtyard improv evenings it’s free\, but you need to put your name on the guestlist (via the website); and it’s first-come first-served\, so get there early to grab a seat. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/wednesday-night-impro-maestro-50/
LOCATION:Courtyard Playhouse\, Street 4B\, Al Quoz 1\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Improv
GEO:25.177696;55.2504958
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250521T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250521T214500
DTSTAMP:20260420T003559
CREATED:20250415T153801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T153801Z
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SUMMARY:The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)
DESCRIPTION:All 37 of the bard’s plays\, condensed into 97 minutes of fast-paced comedy\, silliness\, audience participation\, and “just the right amount of innuendo”. Look out for Othello as a rap song\, the History plays as a gridiron football game\, Titus Andronicus as a cooking show … Robbie Capaldi\, Christopher Laishley\, and James Gulliford are the actors who take on the task (yup\, just three of them) in this production directed by John Payton. \nThere are further shows on 22\, 23 and 24 May.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-complete-works-of-william-shakespeare-abridged/
LOCATION:Zabeel Theatre\, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray\, Palm Jumeirah West Crescent\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Theatre
GEO:25.0977637;55.1249239
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250521T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250521T213000
DTSTAMP:20260420T003559
CREATED:20250520T162017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T162116Z
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SUMMARY:Guys and Dolls
DESCRIPTION:MTDXB’s production of Frank Loesser’s musical classic has a cast of 50 and a 14-piece live band – should be a suitably dazzling celebration of Broadway by Dubai’s only musical theatre community for adults. There are performances at 7.30pm on 21\, 22\, 23 and 24 May\, with a 2.30pm matinée on 24 May too; use the promocode 10guys at checkout to get 10% off tickets.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/guys-and-dolls/
LOCATION:Sunmarke School\, Jumeirah Village Triangle\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Musical
GEO:25.0472882;55.1900227
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250521T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250521T193000
DTSTAMP:20260420T003559
CREATED:20250618T101024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T102857Z
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SUMMARY:Jaurim\, the Wonderland: dir Kim Ji-hwan (2023)
DESCRIPTION:One of South Korea’s top bands\, Jaurim\, celebrated their 25th anniversary with a special album featuring a live concert and a chorus made up of 117 fans. This film documents the making of the album\, intercut with personal anecdotes from the band’s members and the spirit that makes Jaurim stand out from the rest of the K muisc universe. \nThe screening will be followed by a Q&A with the film’s director\, Kim Ji-hwan. \nThis film screens as part of the ninth edition of the Korean Film Festival\, presented by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea and the Korean Cultural Center. This year’s festival has the theme ‘Music’ and showcases a selection of Korean films that highlight the power of music in storytelling. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/jaurim-the-wonderland-dir-kim-ji-hwan-2023/
LOCATION:Manarat al Saadiyat\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250521T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250521T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T003559
CREATED:20250618T095734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T095734Z
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SUMMARY:Arab Film Studio Collection
DESCRIPTION:A curated collection of short narrative and documentary films produced and directed by alumnii from Arab Film Studio\, an initiative supporting emerging filmmakers that plays a vital role in nurturing the UAE’s film industry and positioning Abu Dhabi as a creative hub. The films: \nSound of Memories: dir Gargi Chakrabarti\nThe First Note: dir Laith AlRamahi\nI See a Woman: dir Laura Saab\nRanapakhara: dir Swapna Kurup\nForthcoming: dir Ayham Alsubaihi\nUmah: dir Shoayb Khattab \nThese screen as part of the ninth edition of the Korean Film Festival\, presented by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea and the Korean Cultural Center. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/arab-film-studio-collection/
LOCATION:Manarat al Saadiyat\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250521T140000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250521T153000
DTSTAMP:20260420T003559
CREATED:20250618T095124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T095333Z
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SUMMARY:My Beautiful Girl\, Mari: dir Lee Sung-gang (2002)
DESCRIPTION:Kim Nam-woo is struggling wife life as people around him seem to be constantly leaving him – his best friend\, Jun-ho\, is going to study in Seoul; his widowed mother is paying more attention to her new boyfriend. Then he discovers a way into a surrealistic dream world and a beautiful girl named Mari. It’s a fantasy escape\, but the story follows Nam-woo as he discovers himself and matures … \nThis animated film screens as part of the ninth edition of the Korean Film Festival\, presented by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea and the Korean Cultural Center. This year’s festival has the theme ‘Music’ and showcases a selection of Korean films that highlight the power of music in storytelling. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/my-beautiful-girl-mari-dir-lee-sung-gang-002/
LOCATION:Manarat al Saadiyat\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250520T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250520T230000
DTSTAMP:20260420T003559
CREATED:20250514T085629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T085629Z
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SUMMARY:The Fridge Concert Series Season 46: Allexa Bash | Joe Girvin
DESCRIPTION:The Fridge’s series of showcase concerts continues with Ukrainian pop powerhouse Allexa Bash – echoes of Kate Bush and Adele – with her new single ‘Hurricane’ plus songs from her debut album Dark Angels. Support comes from singer-songwriter Joe Girvin and his new Maybe It’s Time EP.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-fridge-concert-series-season-46-allexa-bash-joe-girvin/
LOCATION:The Fridge\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Gig
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250520T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250520T220000
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SUMMARY:The Fridge Concert Series Season 48: Scander X / Blue Saif
DESCRIPTION:The latest edition of the Fridge’s showcase gig series gets under way with poetic R&B-adjacent Arabic rap from Alexandria’s Scander X. Support comes from Cairo rapper Blue Saif. \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-fridge-concert-series-season-48-rami-attallah-trio/
LOCATION:The Fridge\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Gig
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://magpie.ae/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/scander-x.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250520T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250520T220000
DTSTAMP:20260420T003559
CREATED:20250520T142411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T142411Z
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SUMMARY:Comedy at the Palace
DESCRIPTION:The Palace in question is of course Emirates Palace (specifically\, the Broadway Brasseries and Bar) where we’re promised “a night of smart\, sharp stand-up featuring rising voices and seasoned comics from the UAE and beyond … A laid-back\, high-quality comedy night for real fans”. At time of writing we hadn’t been vouchsafed the names of any acts\, but it is (a) part of Abu Dhabi Comedy Season and (b) not too expensive given the venue …
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/comedy-at-the-palace/
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250520T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250520T203000
DTSTAMP:20260420T003559
CREATED:20250618T094010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T094010Z
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SUMMARY:Secret – Untold Meoldy: dir Seo You-min (2025)
DESCRIPTION:A wrist injury forces promising pianist Yu Jun to return to Korea for treatment. While recuperating at his father’s music college\, he comes across a mysterious woman named Jung A in an old practice room; their growing connection takes an unexpected turn that leads Yu Jun to a hidden secret … \nThis film screens as part of the ninth edition of the Korean Film Festival\, presented by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea and the Korean Cultural Center. This year’s festival has the theme ‘Music’ and showcases a selection of Korean films that highlight the power of music in storytelling. \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/secret-untold-meoldy-dir-seo-you-min-2025/
LOCATION:Manarat al Saadiyat\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250520T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250520T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T003559
CREATED:20250618T093023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T093023Z
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SUMMARY:C'est si bon: dir Kim Hyun-suk (2015)
DESCRIPTION:Three young artists bicker over their music in the hip music bar C’est Si Bon\, where they formed the C’est Si Bon Trio. Tehn beautiful socialite Ja-young enters the picture and becomes their muse\, and a series of moving love songs follow … Geun-tae wins Ja-young over but then she accepts a once-in-lifetime opportunity for a shot at an acting career and they have to part. After 20 years\, the untold story of their love\, song\, and youth is finally brought to light. \nThis film screens as part of the ninth edition of the Korean Film Festival\, presented by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea and the Korean Cultural Center. This year’s festival has the theme ‘Music’ and showcases a selection of Korean films that highlight the power of music in storytelling. \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/cest-si-bon-dir-kim-hyun-suk-2015/
LOCATION:Manarat al Saadiyat\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Film
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