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Fujairah Children’s Book Fair

Al Bayt Mitwahid Hall Al Maktoum Road, Fujairah

The inaugural Fujairah Children's Book Fair will run 13-19 October 13 to 19 at Fujairah’s Al Bayt Mitwahid Hall. We know little about the event – it has Instagram and Facebook accounts, but right now they’re post-free and there’s no [... more]

CLOSING TODAY Roudaina Fardon: Whispers of Nature

Zidoun-Bossuyt Gallery 796 Jumeirah Street, Dubai

Roudaina Fardon's first solo exhibition in Dubai: "mosaic-inspired landscapes that highlight the beauty of nature", painted in acrylics with the precise application of different geometric shapes with a small brush. "Whispers of Nature is my way of sharing the quiet [... more]

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Dracula

The Junction Unit H72, Alserkal Avenue, Dubai

A second performance for Kate Hamill's "feminist revenge fantasy" – which infuses the familiar vampire tale with post-modern wit and "a stake through the heart of toxic masculinity", as the New York Times put it when it was first performed. [... more]

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Classical & Beyond

Theatre of Digital Arts Souk Madinat Jumeriah, Dubai

The UAE Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Nicolas Mann delivers the immersive 360º ToDA experience as it "explores hidden stories behind classical masterpieces by Haydn, Beethoven, and more". Specifically, this semi-educational evening for a chamber orchestra looks at the [... more]

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The Laughter Factory Premium Comedy Club

Mövenpick Hotel JBR Dubai

The usual second night at the Mövenpick for this month's Laughter Factory tour. The acts: Paul McCaffrey hard-working British comic, a.great storyteller who deserves wider exposure (and will probably get it RSN, so catch him while you can) Hassan Phills [... more]

AED 160

Ardal O’Hanlon: The Showing Off Must Go On

Theatre by QE2 Queen Elizabeth 2, Port Rashid, Dubai

Ardal O’Hanlon, whose CV includes such notable hits as Father Ted and Death in Paradise as well as more recent stints on Taskmaster and Would I Lie to You, has been touring this widely acclaimed (and very silly) show around the [... more]

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