The Vagina Monologues may have had the title toned down for wider public consumption – the original was hardly likely to get past the censors, even in this French-language version – but it still packs a powerful piece of feminist [ ... ]
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 eliminated. Eventually only [ ... ]
A lecture by Saleh Barakat, a Beirut-based gallerist (he founded Agial Art Gallery and then Saleh Barakat Gallery) who specialises in modern and contemporary art from the Arab world. His talk considers the way Western artists have portrayed the Middle [ ... ]
Sisters Nora and Zora Novotná are the latest artists in Stéphane Ferrault's series of recitals for UAE-based classical musicians. They perform together regularly, both in four hands on one piano, or in two-piano recitals as here. The programme includes works for [ ... ]
The Vancouver-based Japanese standup brings her Edinburgh Fringe show to Dubai; expect sharp, deadpan observational comedy from the viewpoint of a sassy young immigrant woman. She's good. Also on the bill: Dubai favourite Imah Dumagay
A showcase for the power of fables from different cultures and eras, providing “the opportunity to explore the universal themes and lessons found in these stories and understand the significance they hold in shaping our world”. It’s divided into three [ ... ]
A group show, curated by Mara Firetti, Ali Cha'aban and Celine Azem and featuring Aidha Badr, ARE Studios, Ghaleb Hawila, Jason Seife, Khalid Zahid, Salmah Al-Mansoori and Sawsan Al Bahar. The exhibition explores the mythology of where the oral culture [ ... ]
Outsider artist CC, better known to his mum as Alireza Asbahi, shows his latest collection of carpets and hangings. It's quirky, interesting art that collages and layers materials and shapes. His works have the same kind of raw energy that [ ... ]
One of the most consistently funny of the Courtyard's classic improv gigs: the speakers have to give a presentation on a slide deck they’ve never seen before, with the topic determined at random by the Wheel of Destiny. Each presentation [ ... ]
Another of 421’s Ramadan specials – a gathering for wordsmiths to exchange writings, makes zines, and connect over food. “The perfect chance to share your experiences and exchange ideas while connecting with fellow writers who understand your unique journey ...” [ ... ]
The end-0of-the-month Laughter Factory bill includes Dubai debutant Brian Aylward, winner of a Canadian Comedy Award for Best Stand-Up Comic; South Londoner Jack Skipper, described by Chortle Comedy as an act whose “delivery commands the room a no-nonsense outlook that [ ... ]
An evening of all-female standup comedy to celebrate the spirit of International Women’s Day. Imah Dumagay MCs a strong lineup – Sahar Ali, Valentina Danubio, Noha Bashir, Roula Kurban, Roxy Yekta, and Denise Alexe.
The end-0of-the-month Laughter Factory bill includes Dubai debutant Brian Aylward, winner of a Canadian Comedy Award for Best Stand-Up Comic; South Londoner Jack Skipper, described by Chortle Comedy as an act whose “delivery commands the room a no-nonsense outlook that [ ... ]
An evening of music, poetry and Dervish dancing in tribute to the poetic wisdom of Rumi, delivered by a small ensemble within ToDA’s 360° impressive immersive visuals.
Stand up comedy, spoken word, and suhoor under the stars in TGI Friday's Outdoor Garden at Rove Downtown – "fun people, good bites, great vibes". The show itself is free (space is limited, so pre-book) but you'll be required to [ ... ]
An in-hotel exhibition for a young award-winning Nigerian artist who defies the barriers of autism; 20 of his works will be on show to 5 April. (World Autism Day falls on 2 April, and an (unstated) percentage of proceeds from [ ... ]
This Dubai Comedy festival gig claims to be an “insane once-in-a-lifetime comedy battle with an onslaught of comedians from India and Pakistan” – divided by borders, hopefully united by humour. In English, Urdu and Hindi. Features Varun, Sameera, Yash, Nitinn, [ ... ]
"Amidst the unsettled times of an uprising in Iran, grappling with uncertainties, sadness, and paradoxes, artist Amir Khojasteh sought solace in his studio and tried to make sense of what was happening ... In this topsy-turvy world, the artist persisted [ ... ]
The end-of-the-month Laughter Factory tour includes Dubai debutant Brian Aylward, winner of a Canadian Comedy Award for Best Stand-Up Comic; South Londoner Jack Skipper, described by Chortle Comedy as an act whose “delivery commands the room a no-nonsense outlook that [ ... ]
The end-of-the-month Laughter Factory tour includes Dubai debutant Brian Aylward, winner of a Canadian Comedy Award for Best Stand-Up Comic; South Londoner Jack Skipper, described by Chortle Comedy as an act whose “delivery commands the room a no-nonsense outlook that [ ... ]
The first solo exhibition in the region for the Bolivian artist is a group of six new and five existing works that represent "a journey into a dreamlike universe where her dreams blend vivid memories with powerful symbolic language". The [ ... ]
The final gig of the end-of-the-month Laughter Factory tour includes Dubai debutant Brian Aylward, winner of a Canadian Comedy Award for Best Stand-Up Comic; South Londoner Jack Skipper, described by Chortle Comedy as an act whose “delivery commands the room [ ... ]
Cirque du Liban comes to Yas with "the first travelling water circus in the Middle East ... live entertainment, breathtaking artistic performances in a tailor-made aqua theatre, waterfalls cascading, artists diving and performing mind-blowing Aquatic experience". The previews look great, [ ... ]
Based on a story by Artur Schnitzler, Liebelei is a touching love story and one of cinema’s most memorable romances:in pre WWI Vienna, two army officers meet a pair of pretty girls (one of them played by Magda Schneider, mother [ ... ]
The Dubai Comedy Festival opens with Katherine Ryan’s local debut. The London-based Canadian comedian and TV personality has developed a persona that exudes a wholesome sweetness, making her edgy, irreverent in-your-face material even more shocking. Expect a collection of relatable [ ... ]
The comedian, actor, self-taught filmmaker, and former Marine has a new standup set that blends his Middle Eastern background, his stint in the services, and his identity as a Muslim who sometimes breaks the rules. Part of the Dubai Comedy [ ... ]
The big names get the big houses in the Dubai Comedy festival, but this showcase provides nightly entertainment from an eclectic mix of (mostly local) standups at a pretty good price. Tonight it’s Amr Elassal, Rami Salame, Liz Bains, and [ ... ]
Top Canadian-Moroccan stand-up comedian and actor with a career that dates back to 1997, arguably the French-speaking world's most famous stand-up (he also has several films to his name). He has achieved widespread comedy success in France, Morocco, and even [ ... ]
The Syrian artist's first solo exhibition with this gallery (and his first show in eight years) is a series of new works on paper created in 2023. Considered one of the pioneers of modernism and expressionism in Syria, Moualla was [ ... ]
This Dubai Comedy festival showcase provides nightly entertainment from an eclectic mix of (mostly local) standups at a pretty good price. Tonight it’s Shaddy Gaad, Maher Barwany, Saaniya Abbas, and Tai Paschall; Liz Bains hosts.
Second of two Francophone Dubai Comedy Festival gigs for the Canadian-Moroccan comedian and actor, arguably the French-speaking world's most famous stand-up (he also has several films to his name).
The hardworking Mumbai-based standup, writer, showrunner and musician has more than five million social media followers and over a thousand performances to his name across the world. “His knack for understanding a brand's core values and carefully integrating them into [ ... ]
This Dubai Comedy festival showcase provides nightly entertainment from an eclectic mix of (mostly local) standups at a pretty good price. Tonight it’s a later-than-usual set with Ismail Abdirahman, Steve Severance, Varun Ghatia, and Tabarak Razvi; Tai Paschall hosts.
A solo exhibition for the noted Egyptian artist's vivid and poignant paintings exploring ancient Egyptian beliefs regarding enlightenment and the afterlife. As the artist puts it: “In The world of Mirrors we say what is above is what is below, [ ... ]
Two of the most distinctive Dubai-based artists with works that explore the intricate relationship between labour, rest, and the ever-evolving urban landscape of the UAE. "Considering the dynamics of human existence, alternating between cycles of depletion and restoration, the exhibition [ ... ]
Calligraphic art by the Syrian (but UAE-resident) winner of an Al Burda Award in 2016 and 2018. This Artbooth Gallery show is described as "a celebration of calligraphy as a fine art" that "breathes new life into this traditional art form, [ ... ]
A solo exhibition with the second body of work from Faisal Samra’s Immortal Moment project, artworks created through the accumulation of instances that push the viewer to question the opportunities of a single moment. In the first chapter of this [ ... ]
Collaborations require a shared readiness to adapt, openness to each other’s intuitions and experiences, as well as the constant awareness the project can (and, usually, does) shape-shift at various points. Hear from Karthika Naïr, poet, playwright, fabulist, and Deepak Unnikrishnan, [ ... ]
Dubai’s very own Filipino funnywoman takes to the stage for a Dubai Comedy Festival gig that also features a performance by Amr Elassal (who happens to be her husband). Dumagay’s sharp wit and relatable humour are at their best when [ ... ]
Exactly what it says: a regular Monday 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 stuff. It's free, but you need to put your [ ... ]
Frank Skinner, the seasoned English comedian, actor, presenter, and writer, is set to grace the stage at Dubai Opera Main Hall on Monday, April 15th, for a truly not-to-be-missed show. With a career that spans nearly four decades on the [ ... ]
“Country, the UK, lost its way, seeks life partner/mentor/inspiration. Good sense of humour essential. No timewasters, tedious show-offs or offend-o-trons need apply. HR free zone”. The Pub Landlord brings his currently touring show to the Dubai Comedy Festival; expect the [ ... ]
The first of a new ToDA series, featuring "select established artists from our region" in the space's signature 360° visual environment (giant screens and immersive projections all around you as the performers do their thing on the stage). The debut [ ... ]
A regular monthly evening of improv and stand-up hosted by Rushdi. The bar's set pretty high: "from side-splitting stand-up to mesmerising improv, the finest comedic artists from near and far come to showcase their talent."
This Dubai Comedy festival showcase provides nightly entertainment from an eclectic mix of (mostly local) standups at a pretty good price. Tonight it’s Folly Olubiyi, Ismail Abdirahman, Emaad Siddiqui, Bronwyn Byrnes, Moncef Boumaza, Joshua Dias, and Saaniya Abbas, hosted by John [ ... ]
This Dubai Comedy festival showcase provides nightly entertainment from an eclectic mix of (mostly local) standups at a pretty good price. Tonight it’s Folly Olubiyi, Ismail Abdirahman, Emaad Siddiqui, Bronwyn Byrnes, Moncef Boumaza, Joshua Dias, and Saaniya Abbas, hosted by John [ ... ]
Success came for the US comedian/actor after he was named the funniest person on MTV for his performances on the Guy Code/Girl Code series. Netflix specials, sold-out shows at venues like Radio City Music Hall and Madison Square Garden, a [ ... ]
A second collaboration between Volery and Stems Gallery, Brussels. This sequel, which again draws inspiration from the Primal Scream song, brings to the Middle East art scene a lineup of talents most of whom are new to Dubai – Cody [ ... ]
This talk explores the connected themes of romance and war in two of David Lean’s classics. Both films were about “transports of love and the transportation of warring parties”, both comment on the post-Second World War context. What did it [ ... ]
The Dubai-based Indian-Iranian standup makes the most of his diverse upbringing, and his ability to celebrate the intricacies of various cultures should resonate with a Dubai audience. A Dubai Comedy Festival gig.
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