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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240219
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SUMMARY:Hatshepsut: The Woman Who Would Be King
DESCRIPTION:Actually\, she was king (sort of). This “groundbreaking immersive show” covers the life of Hatshepsut (c. 1507–1458 BCE)\, the fifth Pharaoh of Egypt’s Eighteenth Dynasty – ruling first as regent to her stepson Thutmose III\, then as queen regnant. She dressed and behaved much like a man in order to keep the court and the priests on side (hence presumably the reference to ‘king’). Famously her reign was a period of great prosperity and peace\, and of major building (like the Karnak Temple Complex and her own Mortuary Temple at Deir el-Bahari). After her death most of her images were destroyed and references to her erased; ain’t that always the way? \nSo there should be lots of material for this show\, which features 270-degree wall and floor projections and the promise that “you’ll be transported to the heart of the empire\, experiencing the customs\, beliefs\, and traditions that shaped Hatshepsut’s rule … in a captivating and unforgettable experience”. \nThe show lasts about 30 minutes and there are slots throughout the day between 10am and 8.30pm from 15 January to 18 February. \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/staging4/event/hatshepsut-the-woman-who-would-be-king/
LOCATION:kanvas Dubai\, Unit 1\, Al Khayat Art Avenue\, 19th Street Al Quoz 1\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240212
DTSTAMP:20240115T162811Z
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SUMMARY:Hamilton: An American Musical
DESCRIPTION:The multi award winning musical is making its Middle Eastern debut for an extended run at Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Arena (to 11 February). Lin-Manuel Miranda’s book\, music and lyrics have created something of a revolutionary moment in theatre – it’s a musical that has genuinely had a profound impact on culture\, politics and education. It’s probably one of those opportunities that should grab if you can\, if only to check out whether the hype is justified … \nHamilton is a sung-and-rapped-through biography of American Founding Father Alexander Hamilton and his involvement in the American Revolution; Miranda has described Hamilton as about “America then\, as told by America now”. \nWeekday performances are at 8pm (not Mondays) with prices from AED 180; weekends carry a price premium (seats from AED 240!) with two performances a day on most Saturdays and Sundays. Here’s the summary: \nWed 17 Jan 8pm\nThu 18 Jan 8pm\nFri 19 Jan 8pm\nSat 20 Jan 2pm\nSat 20 Jan 8pm\nSun 21 Jan 5pm\nMon 22 Jan NO SHOW\nTue 23 Jan 8pm\nWed 24 Jan 8pm\nThu 25 Jan 8pm\nFri 26 Jan 8pm\nSat 27 Jan 2pm\nSat 27 Jan 8pm\nSun 28 Jan 1pm\nSun 28 Jan 6.30pm\nMon 29 Jan NO SHOW\nTue 30 Jan 8pm\nWed 31 Jan 8pm\nThu 1 Feb 8pm\nFri 2 Feb 8pm\nSat 3 Feb 2pm\nSat 3 Feb 8pm\nSun 4 Feb 1pm\nSun 4 Feb 6.30pm\nMon 5 Feb NO SHOW\nTue 6 Feb NO SHOW\nWed 7 Feb 8pm\nThu 8 Feb 8pm\nFri 9 Feb 8pm\nSat 10 Feb 2pm\nSat 10 Feb 8pm\nSun 11 Feb 1pm\nSun 11 Feb 6.30pm\n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/staging4/event/hamilton-an-american-musical/
LOCATION:Etihad Arena\, Yas Island\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Musical
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240219
DTSTAMP:20240116T093553Z
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SUMMARY:PLUMA
DESCRIPTION:A circus experience (no animals!) under the big top\, courtesy of Cirque du Liban. “Watch in amazement as our acrobats defy gravity\, through the air with breathtaking precision”; the narrative\, such as it is\, concerns a girl (the titular Pluma) with dreams of flying. We’re promised “a captivating journey of self-discovery and awe-inspiring aerial feats” via “a groundbreaking circus spectacle blending acrobatics\, 3D projection\, and visual wonders”. \nIt all happens in a purpose-built big top circus tent with 1\,200 seats. There are shows Wednesday to Sunday from 17 January to 18 February\, all at 7pm on weekdays with two shows on Fridays\, Saturdays and Sundays. \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/staging4/event/pluma/
LOCATION:Festival City Mall\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Circus
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240202T203000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240224T213000
DTSTAMP:20240108T150027Z
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SUMMARY:Judit Böröcz\, Bence György Pálinkás and Máté Szigeti: Singing Youth
DESCRIPTION:The original Singing Youth is a larger-than-life memorial statue of three young people by Greek sculptor Memos Makris\, a political refugee in Hungary. In 1953\, the statue was installed in front of a sports stadium in Budapest; it still stands there today\, having survived the collapse of communism and later the demolition of the stadium and the construction of a replacement. \nIn this a cappella performance\, also titled Singing Youth\, a theatre maker\, visual artist and composer team up to bring the sculpture to life. Composed of excerpts from newspaper articles\, interviews and statements made by politicians over the years\, the lyrics present the sculpture as a witness to political upheaval\, current affairs and the use of arts and sports for political ends. \nThis is part of the second season of Perform Sharjah\, Sharjah Art Foundation’s performance programme that invites you “to encounter new experiences while exploring the heritage houses and art spaces of the city”. Perform Sharjah is curated by Sharjah Art Foundation’s Director of Performance and Senior Curator Tarek Abou El Fetouh. \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/staging4/event/judit-borocz-bence-gyorgy-palinkas-and-mate-szigeti-singing-youth/
LOCATION:Sharjah Institute of Theatrical Arts\, Calligraphy Square\, Sharjah
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240219
DTSTAMP:20240124T143346Z
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SUMMARY:Sharjah Light Festival
DESCRIPTION:Regular readers will know that magpie has always been a fan of the Sharjah Light Festival\, the 13th edition of which runs 7 to 18 February. SLF is being joined by two more light festivals that have emerged in the UAE over the last few months – Manar Abu Dhabi\, which runs to the end of the month\, and Dhai Dubai Light Art Festival at Expo City Dubai from 26 January to 4 February. \nThey both look like becoming exceptional additions to the calendar\, but they are very different constructions to SLF. Their artworks in the Dubai and Abu Dhabi installations stand alone\, even when they are site-specific. By contrast\, the Sharjah Light Festival generally takes a more conventional approach – the kind of thing we’re familiar with from some of the European city light festivals\, which typically means illuminating iconic cultural (and some natural) landmarks. \nThis year’s Sharjah Light Festival features light shows crafted by around 15 international artists in a dozen locations – three of them new to the schedule this year: Kalba Waterfront\, the General Directorate of Sharjah Police\, and the General Souq at Al Hamriyah. They join Khalid Lagoon\, Al Majaz Waterfront\, BEEAH Group Headquarters\, Al Dhaid Fort\, Sharjah Mosque\, Sheikh Rashid Al Qasimi Mosque\, Al Noor Mosque\, and Al Rafisah Dam. \nThere’s also the Light Village in front of the University City Hall building\, which will have around 55 F&B and retail vendors plus entertainment and activities. That opens from 1 February. \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/staging4/event/sharjah-light-festival-3/
LOCATION:[various Sharjah locations]
CATEGORIES:Festival,Light,Public art
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240207T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240207T213000
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SUMMARY:Ökozid | Ecocide: dir Andres Veiel (2020)
DESCRIPTION:ÖKOZID / ECOCIDE\nDirector: Andres Veiel\nFeature\, Germany\, 2020\, 90 min. \nStarring Nina Kunzendorf\, Friederike Becht\, Edgar Selge and Ulrich Tukur \nFebruary 7\, 2024 @ 7pm\, at Manarat Al Saadiyat \nIt is the year 2034 and drought and flooding are destroying the livelihoods of millions of people. The International Court of Justice has had to evacuate to Berlin\, where the climate catastrophe is the subject of legal proceedings. Two lawyers are representing 31 countries of the Global South\, which are doomed without the support of the international community; they raise the question of responsibility\, demanding compensation and a right to the integrity of nature in order to ensure their own survival. The court must decide whether German politicians will be held accountable for their failure to protect the climate and thus set a precedent … Andres Veiel has designed a meticulously researched setting\, and the facts of present events make this film a bold\, effective and prescient work of art. \nThis film is screened as part of the NAAS film programme\, a collaboration by several cultural institutions in the UAE: the Goethe-Institut Gulf Region\, the French and Canadian Embassies\, the Italian Cultural Institute\, and Manarat Al Saadiyat.
URL:https://magpie.ae/staging4/event/okozid-ecocide-dir-andres-veiel-2020/
LOCATION:Manarat al Saadiyat\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240207T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240207T213000
DTSTAMP:20260115T091721Z
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SUMMARY:Aakash Odedra & Aditi Mangaldas: Mehek
DESCRIPTION:The world premiere of a new dance piece\, devised and performed by two of the pre-eminent South Asian dancers of their time – Aakash Odedra\, well known to Abu Dhabi audiences from previous visits; and Aditi Mangaldas\, a dancer and choreographer long recognised both for her skill and for bringing a contemporary evolution to Kathak dance. \nDerived from the Hindi word for fragrance\, the title Mehek alludes to the enduring power of memory and the essence of love itself. Aditi Mangaldas\, dancing the first ever duet of her 50-year career\, and Aakash Odedra weave a narrative that celebrates love in all its forms: raw\, authentic\, and infinitely resonant. \nMehek is described as “an enchanting exploration of the human heart\, its desires\, courage\, and resilience\, masterfully brought to life”; the piece gives a voice to a story that is often regarded as contentious\, love between a mature woman and a younger man. The stage transforms into a canvas where rhythmic tales of desire unfold\, entwined with the elements of nature; the use of mirrors in the set literally reflects the duality of a tranquil surface above and the tumultuous waves beneath. \nMehek is at The Arts Center for two performances\, with a second show on 8 February. As part of its Off the Stage series\, The Arts Center will also be hosting a dance workshop with Aakash Odedra on 9 February at 6.30pm; request an invitation here. \nMehek is created by Aakash Odedra Company and Aditi Mangaldas Dance Company / The Drishtikon Dance Foundation\, and is presented with the support of Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels. It was co-commissioned by The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi Sadler’s Wells; The Lowry\, Salford; Birmingham Hippodrome; and the Bagri Foundation. \nmagpie interviewed Aakash Odedra in advance of the performance; read the feature here. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/staging4/event/aakash-odedra-aditi-mangaldas-mehek/
LOCATION:The Arts Center @ NYUAD\, NYUAD Campus\, Saadiyat Island\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240207T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20240207T220000
DTSTAMP:20240206T113757Z
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Night Impro: Maestro
DESCRIPTION: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 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 enough to grab a seat. \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/staging4/event/wednesday-night-impro-maestro-16/
LOCATION:Courtyard Playhouse\, Street 4B\, Al Quoz 1\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Improv
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