Dance and Theatre in January

Born to a Muslim father and a Christian mother against a backdrop of sectarian violence, Inua Ellams left Nigeria for England in 1996 aged 12, moved to Ireland for three years, before returning to London. An award-winning poet, performer, playwright, graphic artist, and designer, Inua returns to the theme of migration in his work, exploring his own life experiences and wider global and political questions. BORDERS & CROSSINGSis an opportunity to get to know Inua and hear some of his poetic and dramatic work on this theme, live and online from London.

BORDERS & CROSSINGS will be presented at Under The Radar 2021, live and online from London. It is presented in partnership with The Public Theater, through their Under The Radar Global Partner Program.

By Inua Ellams (U.K.). Produced by Fuel. Learn more about about Fuel Theatre at www.fueltheatre.com and @FuelTheatre. Ticket booking and viewing is managed by The Public Theater (New York City)

Missed out on participating in A Thousand Ways (co-commissioned by The Arts Center) or interested in re-experiencing the piece? Here’s your chance! Discover a new connection in a poetic work presented by award-winning theater artists 600 HIGHWAYMEN at The Public Theater in New York. Take part in an interactive experience and discover what it means to create connection in times of isolation in this enthralling, and imaginative work.

Pick up the phone. Someone is on the line. You don’t know their name, and you still won’t when the hour is over, but through this exchange – as you follow a thread of automated prompts – a portrait of your partner will emerge through fleeting moments of exposure. A THOUSAND WAYS “takes a simple premise and turns it into magic” (The New Yorker).

A THOUSAND WAYS (PART ONE): A PHONE CALL is the first of an eventual three-part series by Obie Award-winning theatermakers 600 HIGHWAYMEN, known for exhilarating performances that challenge the very definition of theater.

Taking place around the world, A THOUSAND WAYS explores the line between strangeness and kinship, distance and proximity, and how the most intimate assembly can become profoundly radical. Free booking for performances will begin in early December.

Co-commissioned by The Arts Center. Ticket booking and viewing is managed by The Public Theater (New York City) 

Darmiyaan means ‘In-between’ which is where the story of the play exists, in between a truth and a lie. This comedy-drama play is about a CEO of an advertising agency, who is accused of harassing his protégé. Guilty until proven innocent, the board committee steps in, giving them a chance to clarify their stand. Directed by Saif Khan.

More information about the event here.

Frankenstein by Nick Dear, based on the novel by Mary Shelley 

7 Jan Screening featuring Benedict Cumberbatch as the monster , 8 Jan Screening featuring Jonny Lee Miller as the monster. Directed by Academy Award®-winner Danny Boyle (Trainspotting, Slumdog Millionaire), Frankenstein features Benedict Cumberbatch (Hamlet, BBC’s Sherlock) and Jonny Lee Miller (Elementary, Trainspotting) alternating between the roles of Victor Frankenstein and his creation.

Childlike in his innocence but grotesque in form, Frankenstein’s bewildered creature is cast out into a hostile universe by his horror-struck maker. Meeting with cruelty wherever he goes, the increasingly desperate and vengeful Creature determines to track down his creator and strike a terrifying deal.

Scientific responsibility, parental neglect, cognitive development and the nature of good and evil, are embedded within this thrilling and deeply disturbing classic tale. Captured live on stage in 2011, this thrilling, sold-out production became an international sensation, experienced by almost half a million people in cinemas around the world.

Watch the trailer here.

^{*To gain access to NT Live screenings, you need to purchase the membership. More information on the website.}

Ten of Dubai’s virtuoso actors converge for a night of scenes, songs and games based on audience suggestions. You score the players on a scale of 1 to 5, and after each round, the players with the lowest scores are eliminated.

When only one remains they are crowned the Maestro!

Sing it is the Courtyard Playhouse’s new and completely improvised full-length Musical Theatre show! Songs, lyrics and dance numbers will be spontaneously created by our cast and fashioned into a full-length improvised Musical extravaganza! Entirely based on audience suggestion and utterly different each week, join us on Monday evening’s at the Courtyard Playhouse and Sing It!

Three divorced women share the same apartment: Stéphanie the high class one,  Mary the British one and Brigitte the one from the countryside.

Stephanie, recently single, decides to change her life starting to settle in Paris. To live in her large apartment she is looking for two roommates; it will be under the guise of two other divorced women: Mary, a little saucy English who just left a man over; and Brigitte, rural divorcing too.

These three women characters and different social statuses go through this ordeal mutually supporting.

Artistic collaboration: Pascal Legitimus, it has been a huge success in Paris and France for the last 15 years, has been watched by more than 2 million people!

Book your tickets here.

An improvised play for kids, celebrating the splendiferous world of Roald Dahl.

Dive into the magical mind of one of the most adored children’s authors in this unique and interactive play created by you, the audience! Help Roald decide on the hero of our story, and the villains, monsters, friends and animals we will meet along the way. Expect music, singing, dancing, silliness and sumptillious adventure…whether you are a fan of greedy Augustus Gloop, musical genius Matilda or the terrible Twits, Little Dahlings will make you tickle with trepidation and churgle with laughter.

Suitable for ages 3-100. For more info about Improvised Kids’ Storytime click here.

^{*To gain access to Improvised Kids Storytime, you have to purchase a membership. More information on the website.}

She has a mission, for him hell will begin … François Coulon is 45 years old and has just sold his business. Single, selfish, misogynist, cavalier, rude, in bad faith … he decided to devote the rest of his life to himself. Happiness according to François! But she has a mission! For him hell will begin!

Did you know? This comedy, which began on 02/10/15 at La Grande Comédie, has already won over 250,000 spectators in Paris alone! For more information, Please email contact@culture-emulsion.com or call 050 9058401.

Book your tickets here.

Returning to The Junction in AlSerkal Avenue from 22nd January to 20th March, 2021, with a record 120+ plays, Short+Sweet 2021 Dubai will be showcasing 10 minute plays written by remarkable writers from not only all over the world but also enthusiastic thespians from the local theatre community.