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SUMMARY:Paul Taylor
DESCRIPTION:Offbeat expat anecdotes of being a Brit in France from a British comedian who has made a name for himself there by creating\, writing\, and starring in the hit TV show WTF France. He also claims to be the first comedian in France to perform bilingual stand-up … A Dubai Comedy Festival gig. \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/paul-taylor/
LOCATION:New Covent Garden Theatre\, Mall of the Emirates\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251010
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SUMMARY:Mo Amer
DESCRIPTION:Second of two Dubai Comedy Festival nights with two shows per night (6.30 and 9.30m) for the Palestinian-American stand-up and writer. Expect reflections on family\, fresh takes on fatherhood\, and candid insights on today’s world. \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/mo-amer-2/
LOCATION:Dubai Opera
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251009T213000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251009T230000
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SUMMARY:German Laugh Club
DESCRIPTION:Benaissa Lamroubal\, Khalid Bounouar\, and Salim Samatou – three big names in German stand-up – are bringing an evening of sharp wit\, bold stories\, and non-stop laughs to the Dubai Comedy Festival And it’s all in German\, which is something of a rarity in Dubai …
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/german-laugh-club/
LOCATION:New Covent Garden Theatre\, Mall of the Emirates\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251009T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251009T220000
DTSTAMP:20260419T095900
CREATED:20251001T122049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T122049Z
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SUMMARY:Shakespeare's Othello
DESCRIPTION:A much acclaimed version of Shakespeare’s original\, adapted for Cape Town’s Baxter Theatre Centre by director Lara Foot. Other reworkings of Othello have riffed on the notion of the outsider (and a victim of racism) who will always be looked down on by the likes of Brabantio and the Duke; Lara Foot takes it beyond the individual to speak specifically to the violence of genocidal colonialisation\, setting it in 1880s Namibia (which at the time was German Southwest Africa) and inviting the audiences to see the legacies of the brutal violence of colonisation. \nTo make the point she has staged the play in several languages\, isiXhosa and Afrikaans as well as English; and Shakespeare’s Duke has become Otto von Bismarck\, discussing with his officers how to slice up Africa. \nThis feels like an unmissable insight into contemporary southern Africa\, the colonial experience generally\, and maybe Shakespeare too. It probably wouldn’t work without a strong production team – costumes and the very clever set design by Gerhard Marx\, music by Kyle Shepherd\, lighting by Patrick Curtis\, and a cast led by Atandwa Kani as Othello with Albert Pretorius (Iago) and Carla Smith (Desdemona). \nThe performance on 9 October will be followed by a Q&A with Lara Foot and the creative team\, moderated by Shamoon Zamir\, NYUAD Professor of Literature and Art History. \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/shakespeares-othello/
LOCATION:The Arts Center @ NYUAD\, NYUAD Campus\, Saadiyat Island\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251009T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251009T213000
DTSTAMP:20260419T095900
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SUMMARY:Psycho: dir Alfred Hitchcock (1960)
DESCRIPTION:It doesn’t get much better than the original if you want a psychological thriller dripping with suspense. Janet Leigh stars as Phoenix secretary Marion Crane\, absconding with a small fortune of her employer’s money; she takes a wrong turn in a storm and finds herself at the Bates Motel\, where Anthony Perkins is in suitably scary form as proprietor Norman Bates. We all know what happens next\, but as private detective Martin Balsam and Marion’s sister (Vera Miles) search for Marion\, the horror and the suspense mount to a terrifying climax … Hitchcock’s film\, definitely one of his greatest movies\, has become a cultural phenomenon with its mix of suspense\, horror\, mystery\, black comedy; this is the original cut of the movie\, exactly as intended by the director.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/psycho-dir-alfred-hitchcock-1960/
LOCATION:Manarat al Saadiyat\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251009T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251009T213000
DTSTAMP:20260419T095900
CREATED:20251001T132040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T132040Z
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SUMMARY:Masood Boomgaard
DESCRIPTION:The rather good South African / Indian comedian is back for a Dubai Comedy festival gig with his alter ego\, Self-Help Singh\, alternative life coach and de-motivational speaker (who apparently “first appeared to Boomgaard in a vision after he fell and hit his head while rushing to the bathroom in an attempt to outrun the gastric consequences of bad lamb vindaloo”). It’s fast\, funny\, and packed with sharp takes on modern life: recommended.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/masood-boomgaard/
LOCATION:New Covent Garden Theatre\, Mall of the Emirates\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251010
DTSTAMP:20260419T095900
CREATED:20251003T091728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T091728Z
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SUMMARY:Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim: Two Clouds in the Night Sky
DESCRIPTION:A solo show celebrating the work of Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim\, a massively influential figure in the development of contemporary art in the UAE. He was part of the UAE’s first generation of contemporary artists from the late 1980s\, an avant-garde scene that included Hassan Sharif\, Abdullah Al Saadi\, Hussein Sharif\, and Mohammed Kazem. \nThis exhibition should allow for an exploration of Ibrahim’s meditative\, process-driven practice. Ibrahim’s work has been inspired by a lifelong relationship with the environment of Khorfakkan\, his place of birth. This deep connection to his local environment repeats itself throughout his studio practice\, whether through his installations\, drawings or objects\, and the materials he has worked with for over three decades. \nTo 22 February.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/mohamed-ahmed-ibrahim-two-clouds-in-the-night-sky/
LOCATION:Cultural Foundation\, Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum Street\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251010
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T091158Z
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SUMMARY:And After
DESCRIPTION:A major group exhibition that explores the element of air and its various states through the lens of Arabic terminology\, specifically Sukoon\, Hawaa\, Naseem and Riyah. Sukoon symbolises stillness and the pause between movement; Hawaa refers to the gentle\, everyday state of air. The exhibition examines how these elemental states influence our environments and internal rhythms\, encouraging visitors to contemplate the moments of pause and transformation. \nThe exhibition\, curated by Dirwaza Curatorial Lab\, invites audiences to reconnect with the subtleties of their natural surroundings and the shifts brought by seasonal transitions. \nThe artists: \nYousif Abdulsaid\nAmmar Al Attar\nMoza Al Falasi\nOmar Al Gurg\nMariam Al Khoori\nJawad Al Malhi\nSalmah Al Mansoori\nReem Al Mubarak\nAbdulla Buhijji\nZara Mahmood\nIman Shaggag\nLeila Shirazi\nMohammed Kazem\nAyman Zedani\nRazan Al Sarraf \nTo 22 February.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/and-after/
LOCATION:Cultural Foundation\, Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum Street\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
GEO:24.4856096;54.357172
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251010
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SUMMARY:Banafsheh Hemmati: Body Geometry
DESCRIPTION:The first solo exhibition in the UAE for the Tehran-based artist-designer presents a collection of the artist’s jewellery and wearable sculptures. Body Geometry is a research-based project\, where the design process is presented as well as the finished pieces. As the title indicates\, the show explores the relationship between body; Hemmati says all the works in this new collection are derived from three foundational forms of Islamic geometry.  To 31 October.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/banafsheh-hemmati-body-geometry/
LOCATION:Satellite Gallery\, DIFC\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:3D,Art,Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251010
DTSTAMP:20260419T095900
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T133138Z
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SUMMARY:Mo Amer
DESCRIPTION:First of two Dubai Comedy Festival nights with two shows per night (6.30 and 9.30m) for the Palestinian-American stand-up and writer. Expect reflections on family\, fresh takes on fatherhood\, and candid insights on today’s world. \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/mo-amer/
LOCATION:Dubai Opera
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251008T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251008T220000
DTSTAMP:20260419T095900
CREATED:20250923T120222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T120222Z
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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-56/
LOCATION:Courtyard Playhouse\, Street 4B\, Al Quoz 1\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Improv
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251007T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251007T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T095900
CREATED:20251001T165519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T165519Z
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SUMMARY:David Voinson
DESCRIPTION:David Voinson takes the stage with a sharp\, hilarious look at the chaos of dating\, friendship\, and figuring life out in your twenties. Caught between staying single or searching for real love\, he unpacks the confusion of his generation with quick wit\, relatable stories\, and the charm that made his “blonde” character a viral hit. \nThis Dubai Comedy Festival show is in French.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/david-voinson/
LOCATION:New Covent Garden Theatre\, Mall of the Emirates\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251007T183000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251007T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T095900
CREATED:20251001T131640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T131640Z
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SUMMARY:Andrew Schulz: Flagrant Live
DESCRIPTION:Known for its high-energy banter and unpredictability\,  US comic Andrew Schulz brings his hit Flagrant podcast to the Dubai Comedy Festival\, Expect special guests and boundary-testing comedy in a live podcast taping. \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/andrew-schulz-flagrant-live/
LOCATION:Coca-Cola Arena\, City Walk\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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GEO:25.2074895;55.2625253
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251007T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251007T173000
DTSTAMP:20260419T095900
CREATED:20251003T093205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T093505Z
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SUMMARY:Golden Ink: A Journey through Arab and Islamic Manuscripts
DESCRIPTION:This flagship travelling exhibition\, run in collaboration with McGill University\, Canada\, is a great chance to explore the richness\, inherent beauty\, and global impact of the heritage of Arabic and Islamic manuscripts. \nThe exhibition promises an exploration of the intellectual and artistic legacy of the Islamic world\, assembling a rare selection of manuscripts across disciplines such as science\, literature\, religion\, art\, and philosophy. \nThis should be a significant exhibition. Treasures from the Abu Dhabi Libraries’ collection will be shown alongside notable contributions from McGill University\, Zayed National Museum\, Louvre Abu Dhabi\, and some UAE private collections. Visitors can expect immersive displays\, digital interactives\, and a public programme including hands-on workshops; there will also be a richly illustrated exhibition catalogue\, which should become a collectors’ item. \nThe exhibition is in the House of Knowledge\, in the palace’s eastern wing. The exhibition itself is free to visit\, but general admission to the palace is AED 65 – and well worth the money. \nTo 7 April.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/golden-ink-a-journey-through-arab-and-islamic-manuscripts/
LOCATION:Qasr Al Watan\, Ras Al Akhdar\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251007
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251008
DTSTAMP:20260419T095900
CREATED:20250930T125044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T125044Z
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SUMMARY:Nat Bowen: Chromology
DESCRIPTION:Known for works of glossy\, abstract resin poured on to acrylic\, Bowen creates luminous\, aqueous fields that transform colour into a language of emotion and presence. With this show\, says the gallery\, “viewers are invited into an intimate space of reflection\, where colour is not simply observed but experienced as a catalyst for calm and psychological resonance”. \nTo 26 October.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/nat-bowen-chromology/
LOCATION:Bassam Freiha Art Foundation\, Cultural District Saadiyat Island\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
GEO:24.5335392;54.4095952
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251007
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251008
DTSTAMP:20260419T095900
CREATED:20251001T131029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T131029Z
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SUMMARY:Joanne McNally
DESCRIPTION:Two Dubai Comedy Festival shows in one evening for the Irish funnywoman\, at 6.30pm and 9.30pm; catch one of them if you can\, because she is very good. She’s a regular on TV in Britain and Ireland\, and she co-hosts the popular podcast My Therapist Ghosted Me with Vogue Williams; but she’s at her best with a live audience\, fast\, sharp and funny. Recommended. \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/joanne-mcnally-2/
LOCATION:Dubai Opera
CATEGORIES:Comedy
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://magpie.ae/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/joanne-ncnally.webp
GEO:25.1928528;55.2789648
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251006T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251006T220000
DTSTAMP:20260419T095900
CREATED:20250923T123706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T123706Z
UID:10012753-1759780800-1759788000@magpie.ae
SUMMARY:Monday Night Comedy: This Is Impro
DESCRIPTION:Exactly what it says: an evening of scenes\, stories and narrative improvisation influenced by audience suggestions and featuring the Courtyard Playhouse’s most experienced improv performers plus guests. Classic Courtyard improv. 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/monday-night-comedy-this-is-impro-31/
LOCATION:Courtyard Playhouse\, Street 4B\, Al Quoz 1\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Improv
GEO:25.177696;55.2504958
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251006T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251006T210000
DTSTAMP:20260419T095900
CREATED:20251003T104102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251004T071059Z
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SUMMARY:La Llorona: dir Jayro Bustamante (2019)
DESCRIPTION:Guatemalan auteur Jayro Bustamante’s transfixing fusion of folklore\, magical realism and searing political commentary was inspired by the real-life indictment of the authoritarian Efraín Ríos Montt for crimes against humanity. A notorious\, indignant\, ageing former military dictator\, Enrique stands trial for atrocities committed against Guatemala’s Maya communities; as a horde of angry protestors threatens to invade his opulent home\, the women of the house – his haughty wife\, conflicted daughter\, and precocious granddaughter – weigh their responsibility to shield the erratic\, senile Enrique against the devastating truths being publicly revealed. While battling legal repercussions and the people’s demands for justice\, he and his family are plagued by a series of increasingly strange and disturbing occurrences\, seemingly brought on by an enigmatic new housekeeper. With a restraint that renders the film’s shocks all the more potent\, Bustamante crafts a chilling vision of a nation reckoning with collective harms and the restless ghosts of a past that refuses to die … Recommended. \nIn Spanish\, Mayan-Caqchickel and Mayan-Ixil\, subtitled in English.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/la-llorona-dir-jayro-bustamante-2019/
LOCATION:Manarat al Saadiyat\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Film
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251012
DTSTAMP:20260419T095900
CREATED:20250930T142641Z
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SUMMARY:Sharjah International Film Festival for Children & Youth (SIFF)
DESCRIPTION:The 12th Edition of SIFF takes place 6 to 11 October at VOX Cinemas in City Centre Al Zahia with what looks like a strong lineup – 76 films (chosen from 1\,740 submissions!) representing 26 countries. South Korea is participating as a Country of Honor\, giving audiences the opportunity to explore the way Korean cinema’ has become a major contributor to South Korea’s creative economy\, soft power\, and tourism industry. \nThey include three Middle East premieres – animated feature Miss Moxy (dir Wip Vernooij and Vincent Bal\, Netherlands)\, the story of a cat who has to find her way back home with a couple of unlikely friends; Sarah Talab’s Saudi feature Hajeer\, about a young musician whose life is turned upside down after suffering a childhood illness that causes him to lose his hearing; and Seryeong Jeong’s 2:15PM\, a remarkable poignant tale that you should really see if you can. Ten-year-old Hyunsu comes across six-year-old Jo Minha\, who has been isolated from the world by her abusive father; understanding the power of kindness\, Hyunsu sneaks visits to Jo Minha at precisely 2:15pm each day for a fleeting ten minutes together … \nOn the sidelines\, SIFF Pop-Up will be hosted in Sharjah Research Technology & Innovation Park with a series of activations and workshops aiming to encourage the young to get involved with film. \nThe website is less than helpful at the moment: right now you can’t tell exactly what’s showing when\, or how much the tickets might be. Hopefully it will get sorted out …
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/sharjah-international-film-festival-for-children-youth-siff/
LOCATION:Vox Cinema\, City Center Al Zahia\, University Road\, Al Zahia\, Sharjah
CATEGORIES:Family/kids,Festival,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251005T210000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251005T223000
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SUMMARY:Akaash Singh
DESCRIPTION:In addition to his podcast success – Flagrant\, with fellow comedian Andrew Schulz – and a burgeoning acting career\, Akaash Sing is proving to be a canny and funny stand-up: he self-produced and directed his first stand-up special\, Bring Back Apu\, which clocked up over a million views in its first week\, and followed that just a month later with the successful Crowdwork Special. This is a Dubai Comedy Festival gig.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/akaash-singh/
LOCATION:Dubai Opera
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251005T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251005T213000
DTSTAMP:20260419T095901
CREATED:20251001T124437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T124456Z
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SUMMARY:Shawn Chidiac aka My Parents are Divorced
DESCRIPTION:A second Dubai Comedy Festival gig  for the Lebanese-Canadian comedian\, a genuine rising star known for his sharp wit blended with raw\, relatable humour. \nSOLD OUT but there may be returns
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/shawn-chidiac-aka-my-parents-are-divorced-2/
LOCATION:New Covent Garden Theatre\, Mall of the Emirates\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251005T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251005T230000
DTSTAMP:20260419T095901
CREATED:20250930T125941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T130624Z
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SUMMARY:DXB Theatre Awards
DESCRIPTION:The first ever DXB Theatre Awards has 116 nominations spread over 22 productions – which surely demonstrates the vitality of Dubai’s theatre scene. \nLeading the nominations are two musicals\, Guys and Dolls by Music Theatre DXB and Romeo+Juliet (featuring the music of Queen) by Cross Bronx Studios. There are numerous awards for actors\, directors\, choreography\, and more; it should be a good night. \nThe event\, presented this year by Advanced Media\, will be hosted by the UAE-based comedienne Sahar Ali and Dubai 92 presenter Laura Naylor. \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/dxb-theatre-awards/
LOCATION:The Bagot\, McGettigans JLT\, Bonnington\, Jumeirah Lakes Towers\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Awards,Theatre
GEO:25.0671146;55.1420671
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251005T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251005T193000
DTSTAMP:20260419T095901
CREATED:20251001T125643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T125643Z
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SUMMARY:Omid Djalili: NAMASTE
DESCRIPTION:An early-evening Dubai Comedy Festival gig for the British-Iranian funnyman – 30 years in comedy\, and despite the Hollywood cameos and TV roles the live stage has always felt his true home. Acid wit and self-deprecating anecdotes plus belly laughs aplenty; what’s not to like? He’s in mid-tour with this critically acclaimed new show\, featuring “a torrent of comedic vitriol” unleashed on the current state of this dangerously messed up planet … Recommended.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/omid-djalili-namaste/
LOCATION:Dubai Opera
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251005T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251005T190000
DTSTAMP:20260419T095901
CREATED:20251001T165141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T165141Z
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SUMMARY:MUSH
DESCRIPTION:A second performance of this “weird but wonderful” ‘kids show for adults’ at the Dubai Comedy Festival – expect plenty of clown antics\, character work\, and audience interaction. \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/mush-2/
LOCATION:Playhouse Studio Theatre\, New Covent Garden\, Mall of the Emirates\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251005T153000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251005T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T095901
CREATED:20251001T164817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T164817Z
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SUMMARY:Con Coutis
DESCRIPTION:A second performance for this wildly original Dubai Comedy Festival show flips traditional comedy on its head\, delivering a futuristic\, sonically charged\, hilariously unexpected experience: 50 years after a meteor has wiped out every comedian but one\, the Government revives the last-known comic\, Con Coutis\, from cryosleep in a final attempt to bring laughter back to the world … \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/con-coutis-2/
LOCATION:Playhouse Studio Theatre\, New Covent Garden\, Mall of the Emirates\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
GEO:25.118107;55.200608
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251005T150000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251005T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T095901
CREATED:20251001T163954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T163954Z
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SUMMARY:Sam Wills: Tape Face
DESCRIPTION:A second Dubai Comedy Festival\, show for Tape Face\, a silent\, eccentric character whose comedy transcends the boundaries of age\, language\, and culture; taking inspiration from silent film\, mime\, magic\, and puppetry\, Sam Wills’ character makes shoes sing\, empty dresses dance\, and electrical tape blossom into roses …
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/sam-wills-tape-face-2/
LOCATION:New Covent Garden Theatre\, Mall of the Emirates\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
GEO:25.118107;55.200608
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251005T110000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251005T123000
DTSTAMP:20260419T095901
CREATED:20251001T164331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T164331Z
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SUMMARY:Stuff!
DESCRIPTION:A second show for “Melbourne’s goofiest duo”\, aka Jon & Jero\,  in a hilarious tale of two bumbling brothers on a mission to recover their stolen stuff. Venturing across strange and wonderful lands and encountering a whirlwind of silly antics\, quirky characters\, and unexpected twists\, the audience is encouraged to lend the pair a helping hand along the way …
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/stuff-2/
LOCATION:New Covent Garden Theatre\, Mall of the Emirates\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
GEO:25.118107;55.200608
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251004T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251004T213000
DTSTAMP:20260419T095901
CREATED:20251001T124134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T124134Z
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SUMMARY:Shawn Chidiac aka My Parents are Divorced
DESCRIPTION:The Lebanese-Canadian comedian is a genuine rising star\, known for his viral character “My Parents Are Divorced” (MPAD) and a very sharp wit blended with raw\, relatable humour. This venue should suit him well. \nSOLD OUT but there may be returns
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/shawn-chidiac-aka-my-parents-are-divorced/
LOCATION:New Covent Garden Theatre\, Mall of the Emirates\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
GEO:25.118107;55.200608
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251004T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251004T190000
DTSTAMP:20260419T095901
CREATED:20251001T165037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T165136Z
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SUMMARY:MUSH
DESCRIPTION:A “weird but wonderful” ‘ids show for adults’ at the Dubai Comedy Festival – expect plenty of clown antics\, character work\, and audience interaction. There’s a second show tomorrow (5 October). \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/mush/
LOCATION:Playhouse Studio Theatre\, New Covent Garden\, Mall of the Emirates\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
GEO:25.118107;55.200608
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251004T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251004T180000
DTSTAMP:20260419T095901
CREATED:20250930T111929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T111929Z
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SUMMARY:Al Manakh Spaces Talks – Pressure Cooker: Greenhouses and the Architecture of Farming
DESCRIPTION:First in a series of talks\, conversations\, and tours by the Sharjah Architecture Triennial (SAT) linked to the Al Manakh bio-farm and its community-based programming. The aim is to position the bio-farm within the wider context of architecture\, agriculture\, and food systems; this inaugural talk features Azza Aboualam\, curator of the 2025 National Pavilion UAE at the Venice Architecture Biennale\, Assistant Professor at Zayed University\, and Co-Founder of Holesum Studio. Her work at the intersection of architecture and food production in the UAE\, asks question like “how can architecture be mobilised for greater food security?” \nThe talk with be followed by a tour of the bio-farm and a Q&A session.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/al-manakh-spaces-talks-pressure-cooker-greenhouses-and-the-architecture-of-farming/
LOCATION:Al Qasimiyah School\, Sheikh Saqr Bin Khalid Al Qasimi St\, Sharjah
CATEGORIES:Architecture,Talk
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