Classic feelgood Hollywood of the 50s: a Paris-set musical with Audrey Hepburn and Fred Astaire at their most charming, directed by the legendary Stanley Donen, gowns by de Givenchy, songs by George and Ira Gershwin ... No wonder it was [ ... ]
The excellent Liz Bains (a Dubomedy alumnus) is previewing her Edinburgh Fringe stand-up show before she heads off to Scotland. Expect "hilarious cultural observations and expat anguish", and you will never look at cucumbers the same way again ... The [ ... ]
Fadi Rifaai (vocal) is joined by Sandu (tabla) and Zahi Saba Ayon (keyboard) for an immersive sound journey through the poetry of the greatest Sufi mystics — Al-Hallaj, Ibn al-Farid, Abu-al-Hasan — supported by ToDA's signature 360º visuals.
A warm tale of life and relationships, embedded in Indian culture and Hindu rituals. Daya decides he wants to die in the Hindu holy city of Varanasi. Rajiv, his over-worked accountant son, struggles with anxieties about his responsibilities back home [ ... ]
An evening of poetry and spoken word performances "of all kinds" inspired by the theme 'Passages' in response to an open call (so a kind of pre-curated open mic event). It's run by Emirates Literature Foundation, organisers of LitFest. The [ ... ]
This month's Laughter Factory tour moves into midweek: Rory O'Hanlon The Irish comedian is a firm favourite at the Fringe, thanks to his rapid-fire delivery – "a joke every 30 seconds" calculated the Irish Times. Highly recommended. Darius Davies Definitely [ ... ]
This month's Laughter Factory tour calls in on Abu Dhabi, something it hasn't done of late: Rory O'Hanlon The Irish comedian is a firm favourite at the Fringe, thanks to his rapid-fire delivery – "a joke every 30 seconds" calculated [ ... ]
Classic New Orleans jazz favourites in ToDA's immersive 360º visuals that "will transport you straight to the heart of New Orleans". The band: Nikolai Mishchenko piano Matt West saxophone Tona trumpet Rami Lakkis bass Satya Darcy drums
The penultimate gig for this month's Laughter Factory tour: Rory O'Hanlon The Irish comedian is a firm favourite at the Fringe, thanks to his rapid-fire delivery – "a joke every 30 seconds" calculated the Irish Times. Highly recommended. Darius Davies [ ... ]
A journey in 360° space through the worlds created by Hayao Miyazaki & Joe Hisaishi with the Armenian pianist Gayane Aslanyan. "In 60 minutes, she will transport you to a realm of wonder and fantasy where imagination knows no bounds [ ... ]
A spontaneous, unscripted live show created on the fly in response to audience prompts. We're promised "comedy, drama, mischief, and a bunch of unique emotions". Mostly comedy, we'd guess ...
Last gig for this month's Laughter Factory tour: Rory O'Hanlon The Irish comedian is a firm favourite at the Fringe, thanks to his rapid-fire delivery – "a joke every 30 seconds" calculated the Irish Times. Highly recommended. Darius Davies Definitely [ ... ]
Eskandari's exuberant and busy paintings intertwine myth and reality, exploring the power of storytelling – the artist's inspiration for this series comes from the Shahnameh, or the Book of Kings, an ancient Persian epic poem filled with mythical figures and [ ... ]
A gorgeously restored print for the 30th anniversary of the family friendly classic. With help from his long-lost friend, Nala (Moira Kelly), and a curious pair of newfound friends, Pumbaa (Ernie Sabella) and Timon (Nathan Lane), Simba (Matthew Broderick) must [ ... ]
A compelling contemporary love story about two fundamentally lonely people – classroom assistant Ava and landlord/failed DJ Ali – who bond over a love of music and their shared affection for the child of Ali’s Slovakian tenants. But even as [ ... ]
An exhibition that aims to demonstrate the power of digital art to break spatial, temporal and generational borders, "creating synergies between different audiences and making art not only timeless, but also universal, close and understandable". It features work by Bakkali [ ... ]
A collection of digital and painted art from ChefBurger (aka Mano Gonzalez) that "offers a unique opportunity to experience the convergence of diverse cultures through compelling portraits, French masterpieces, and a profound reverence for nature". Included is a new series [ ... ]
ToDA transforms into a jazz venue for live performance accompanied by a 360° immersive show for a 90-minute set from Luisa Winck, with keyboard and drums as accompaniment. Expect a range from soulful ballads to upbeat foot-tappers ... [ ... ]
Looks like VOX has a winner with this one: Shawn Chidiac, aka ‘My Parents are Divorced', is doing this chat-plus-comedy evening once a month at VOX Cinemas Mercato Mall until the end of the year. For the August edition, Shawn [ ... ]
This exhibition spotlights new and historical works from the Sharjah Art Foundation Collection that present the range and possibilities of drawing and print culture. The first instalment of a four-part series, it delves into the concept of “the double, the [ ... ]
The title of this exhibition evokes a notion that originates from the world of the moving image. Key frames are those that define a scene in a film; they set its starting as well as ending point, they are typically [ ... ]
ToDA delivers big-band jazz accompanied by a 360° immersive show for a 90-minute set from Ukrainian vocalist Olesia Giants, with backing from a stellar collection of top Dubai musicians. Expect classics by the likes of Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles and [ ... ]
L'ÉCOLE Middle East – Van Cleef and Arpels' school of jewellery arts– is celebrating its opening in Dubai Design District with this spectacular exhibition. The clue is of course in the name: the pieces on show (a hundred or so [ ... ]
An SAF Book Club meetup to talk about dystopian literary titles such as The Book Censor’s Library by Bothayna Al-Essa, Vauhini Vara's Immortal King Rao and the granddaddy of the general, Orwell's 1984. You're also welcome to bring your own [ ... ]
The inaugural exhibition of the brand new Bassam Freiha Art Foundation is curated from the private collection of Bassam Said Freiha to offer a perspective into how the Middle East has been perceived, portrayed and romanticised over time – particularly [ ... ]
The first Project Space exhibition of the new season features a series of paintings, sculptures, and installations through which Susan Doe explores ideas of intersectionality, rooted in her own bicultural upbringing. Says the gallery: "Reflecting on her Chinese American background, [ ... ]
An evening of short documentary films from the region, works by artists taking part in Image Nation Abu Dhabi's Arab Film Studios programme: Luminary: dir Nada Jahed Arabic, 9.5 mins A poetic portrait of a blind father who is strongly [ ... ]
David Lean’s lush love letter to Venice was his personal favourite among his own films. A sublimely bittersweet tale of romantic longing, it also has Katharine Hepburn at her best, portraying the conflicting emotions in a lonely, middle-aged American tourist [ ... ]
The Laughter Factory tour this month looks like one of their best: John Fothergill "Everything he says is funny ... He looks like he was born onstage, under a follow spot, with a mic in his hand" said the Guardian [ ... ]
An explicitly-titled exhibition of 27 paintings selected from two Dubai collections, those of the International House Group and Al Noon Residence; included are works by Farid Aouad, Amine El Bacha, Saliba Douaihy, Farghali Abdel Hafez, Faek Hassan, Shaker Hassan, Emanuel [ ... ]
The Spot camp is back with workshops, games, music (including an open mic), and a bunch of retail and F&B stalls. There's lots for the kids (bubble machines, face painting) and interactive art and live painting. Should be fun, though [ ... ]
ToDA transforms into a jazz venue for live performance accompanied by a 360° immersive show for a 90-minute set from Luisa Winck, with keyboard and drums as accompaniment. Expect a range from soulful ballads to upbeat foot-tappers ... [ ... ]
A second night at the Mövenpick JBR for this month's Laughter Factory tour: John Fothergill "Everything he says is funny ... He looks like he was born onstage, under a follow spot, with a mic in his hand" said the [ ... ]
An excellent Irish animation that combines history and myth in a compelling narrative that explores friendship and difference. A young apprentice hunter journeys to Ireland with her father to wipe out the last wolf pack and befriends Mebh, a free-spirited [ ... ]
A poignant action-comedy featuring veteran Oscar nominee June Squibb in her first leading role and featuring the final performance of trailblazing blaxploitation legend Richard Roundtree. Squibb is Thelma Post, a feisty 93-year-old grandmother who gets conned by a phone scammer [ ... ]
Musicians, comedians and poets take to the stage for an evening of art and solidarity. Opens at 7pm for artisan stalls "and solidarity".
For the first time in the region, the work of the noted illustrator and children’s book author (more than 70 titles to his name, including of course The Very Hungry Caterpillar) is celebrated through Carle’s brilliant imagery of the seasons, [ ... ]
Formulaic but neatly done. Adventurer Rick O'Connell (Brendan Fraser) teams up with librarian Evelyn (Rachel Weisz) and a motley archaeological crew to conquer the vengeful reincarnation of Egyptian priest Imhotep (Arnold Vosloo) for 124 minutes of non-stop action with some [ ... ]
An Abu Dhbai visit for this month's Laughter Factory tour (looks like The Club will be a regular stop now): John Fothergill "Everything he says is funny ... He looks like he was born onstage, under a follow spot, with [ ... ]
“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 [ ... ]
The last weekend for this month's Laughter Factory tour (looks like one of the best). On the bill: John Fothergill "Everything he says is funny ... He looks like he was born onstage, under a follow spot, with a mic [ ... ]
“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 [ ... ]
Last date for this month's Laughter Factory tour. On the bill: John Fothergill "Everything he says is funny ... He looks like he was born onstage, under a follow spot, with a mic in his hand" said the Guardian A [ ... ]
In her first solo exhibition, Mona Ayyash presents a collaborative video piece with a group of actors, dancers, and performance artists, focusing on small body movements. Selected through an open call, the artist’s collaborators committed to a long-term creative process [ ... ]
Marking the third year of collaboration and an expanded partnership between 421 Arts Campus and NYUAD, the exhibition of work by students completing the two-year Master of Fine Arts in Art and Media at NYUAD showcases research and experimentation by [ ... ]
“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 [ ... ]
Most exhibitions open with a bang and close with much less fanfare, so 421 is to be commended for marking the end of its current shows – Mona Ayyash: The Clock Doesn’t Care and On a Timeline: 2024 MFA Graduate [ ... ]
One of the best loved films of its time, this sumptuous adaptation of the Rodgers and Hammerstein Broadway show gets renewed punch from a newly restored print of the film. Julie Andrews is of course Maria, the spirited young governess [ ... ]
Graduates of Dubomedy's Summer Stand-up Intensive course take the stage to perform their best new material. Always good, and always a chance to spot the next big standup star ... It's free, though there's a minimum order of one drink [ ... ]
A second tranche of graduates of Dubomedy's Summer Stand-up Intensive course take the stage to perform their best new material (the first group were on at 6pm). Always good, and always a chance to spot the next big standup star [ ... ]
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