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, [... more]
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, [... more]
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 [... more]
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, [... more]
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 [... more]
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, [... more]
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 [... more]
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 [... more]
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 [... more]
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