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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241013
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SUMMARY:Sharjah International Film Festival for Children and Youth (SIFF)
DESCRIPTION:SIFF is back for its eleventh edition with an expanded official selection of 98 films (last year had just over 80) selected from 1\,834 submissions from 73 countries. Zimbabwe takes part for the first time; Palestine’s selection as Guest of Honor makes good sense\, given both consistent success of Palestinian films and the miserable situation in the country. Sheikha Jawaher bint Abdullah Al Qasimi\, DG of the Festival noteds that “Palestinian cinema continues to deliver thought-provoking\, visually captivating works that reflect the pulse of Palestinian society”. \nThe Green Carpet platform\, a highlight of the festival\, will feature four premieres – Amakor\, a Kuwaiti comedy drama directed by Ahmed Al-Khodary; The Trainers\, an Italian film directed by Andrea Joplin; The Teacher\, directed by the British-Palestinian filmmaker Farah Nabulsi (reviewed as “riveting\, eye-opening … an intimate exploration of life in occupied Palestine” by The Hollywood Reporter); and Diplodocus\, an engaging animation about a little green dinosaur from the Polish filmmaker Wojtek Wawszczyk (above). \nThere’s a good selection of films in competition – 11 in the International Short Films category\, 17 Arabic shorts\, 14 animated shorts\, four animated features and a dozen live-action features\, 11 documentaries\, 19 in the student category\, and a cheery 10  for Films Made by Children and Young People. \nThe festival’s film market includes some practical workshops including a panel session on independent film distribution and another on the future of the Palestinian narrative in cinema. \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/staging4/event/sharjah-international-film-festival-for-children-and-youth-siff/
LOCATION:Vox Cinema\, City Center Al Zahia\, University Road\, Al Zahia\, Sharjah
CATEGORIES:Family/kids,Festival,Film
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241012
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SUMMARY:CLOSING TODAY Nika Neelova: Beghost
DESCRIPTION:A solo exhibition for the London-based artist that draws inspiration from Buhais Geology Park and Jebel Buhais archaeological site in Al Madam. Neelova’s sculptures\, crafted from a variety of materials including glass\, clay\, and fossilized shark teeth\, offer a speculative view of the ancient marine life that once inhabited the region; each piece tells a story of transformation and decay\, merging chemistry\, alchemy and geology to mirror the constant flux of material exchanges that define our world.
URL:https://magpie.ae/staging4/event/last-chance-nika-neelova-beghost/
LOCATION:NIKA Project Space\, Unit 11 Al Khayat Avenue\, 19th Street Road — Al Quoz 1\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:3D,Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241012
DTSTAMP:20241003T125930Z
CREATED:20240827T133038Z
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SUMMARY:CLOSING TODAY Ghizlane Agzenaï: Kaleidoscope
DESCRIPTION:The Moroccan artist’s debut Middle East exhibition is described by the gallery as “a milestone event that offers a unique opportunity to experience Agzenaï’s vibrant and dynamic art in person”. On show is a collection of Agzenaï’s signature totems and geometric abstractions\, crafted to blur the boundaries of reality blur – “every line\, angle\, and hue in Agzenaï’s work serves as a gateway to a deeper understanding of the self and the world around us”.
URL:https://magpie.ae/staging4/event/last-chance-ghizlane-agzenai-kaleidoscope/
LOCATION:Volery Gallery\, Maze Tower - 5201\, Dubai International Financial Center\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241012
DTSTAMP:20240919T154400Z
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SUMMARY:Christiane Peschek: Fever
DESCRIPTION:The artist’s first solo in the UAE is a multisensory exhibition inspired by environmental and emotional desert landscapes\, and more specifically “the consequences of global warming and the idea of planetary and bodily fever dreams”; or\, as the gallery puts it\, the exhibition “explores extreme emotional and physical states through the lens of the Internet’s impact on culture and environment … In a large-scale takeover of the two-story gallery\, Fever blends sound\, scent\, heat\, and visuals to create an experience that explores the inner space between heat-induced delirium\, techno-shamanism – a movement combining technology\, music\, and spirituality – and fiction”. On the ground floor of the gallery\, Peschek will showcase new portraits on silk created in dialogue with AI and sculptures developed through glass blowing and 3D printing techniques\, while the mezzanine will be transformed into an immersive healing oracle installation. \nChristiane Peschek features as the third cycle of the NIKA Project Space research programme\, in line with the gallery’s desire to platform artistic discourse and experimentation. The two previous iterations had London-based artist Nika Neelova investigating the ancient marine life that once inhabited Sharjah’s Jebel Buhais archaeological site; and Katya Muromtseva interviewed women migrants in Dubai\, whose profoundly personal stories formed the foundation of her solo show at the gallery during a month-long residency. \nTo 11 January. \nRight: Christiane Peshek\, from the series Transitions (2023): installation view
URL:https://magpie.ae/staging4/event/christiane-peschek-fever/
LOCATION:NIKA Project Space\, Unit 11 Al Khayat Avenue\, 19th Street Road — Al Quoz 1\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241011T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241011T203000
DTSTAMP:20241002T101529Z
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SUMMARY:La Lezione di Teatro | The Acting Class
DESCRIPTION:This 45-minute play is a joyful lesson in theatre and a tribute to the theatrical talent of Italians for connecting to anyone\, transcending language barriers. Set partly in English and partly in Italian (and without subtitles)\, the show ironically demolishes preconceived notions of the difficulty of theatre language and highlights how communication problems can be solved with theatrical bodywork \nThe plot is simple enough\, set in the tradition of the comedy of errors: an Italian actress (Francesca Bizzarri\, who also developed the piece) receives a student (played by Goffredo Puccetti) for a private drama lesson in her apartment; he is eager to learn the tricks of the trade\, she is thrilled at the idea of making him fall in love with Italian theatre. She sits him down and searches through her library\, preparing the ideal acting class for him – from Plautus to Pirandello via Dario Fo. The lesson falters on language problems\, and communication breaks down until the universal language of commedia dell’arte comes to the rescue …
URL:https://magpie.ae/staging4/event/la-lezione-di-teatro-the-acting-class/
LOCATION:The Arts Center @ NYUAD\, NYUAD Campus\, Saadiyat Island\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241011T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241011T213000
DTSTAMP:20241001T092326Z
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SUMMARY:torn
DESCRIPTION:Written and directed by award winning Australian writer/director Alex Broun\, assisted by Alexander Rondel\, torn is described as “a sexy\, fast-paced\, brutal\, funny and at times moving dissection of post-millennium relationships … With echoes of Patrick Marber’s Closer\, torn is about the impossibility and possibility of love in a modern world where choices abound and nothing is forever”. We’re inclined to trust that summary; Alex Broun has an excellent track record in scripting and directing engaging\, entertaining and sometimes illuminating theatre\, and torn had a very successful run earlier this year in the QEII Theatre . \nThe piece is set in modern-day New York\, with four people in various stages of connection – lawyer Susan (Nadine Basiony) is in a relationship with advertising executive Cade (Osman Aboubakr: that’s them above)\, and Gerry (Basel Yafi)\, a voice-over artist\, is in love with Susan’s PA Daniella (Kethy Kist). \nIt will be performed at The Fridge in what’s termed “intimate mode” with the audience fully immersed in the action (“they will be so close that they can literally reach out and touch the actors … although we are hoping that they won’t!”).  Quite apart from the theatrical experience\, this means there will be only 70 seats available per performance – early booking is recommended. \nThere are 8pm performances on 11\, 12 and 13 October\, with a 5pm show too on 12 and 13 October.
URL:https://magpie.ae/staging4/event/torn-4/
LOCATION:The Fridge\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241011T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241011T233000
DTSTAMP:20241003T125127Z
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SUMMARY:The Zero Apologies Show
DESCRIPTION:Mad Cat Comedy’s main man Miqdaad Dohadwala with an hour of unfiltered standup crowd work.
URL:https://magpie.ae/staging4/event/the-zero-apologies-show/
LOCATION:The Clavichord\, Signature Hotel\, Barsha Heights\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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