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  • April 2026

  • Mon 27
    April 27 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

    MONDAY NIGHT COMEDY: THIS IS IMPRO & JANE AUSTEN IMPROVISED MON 27 APR 2026

    A two-act evening of spontaneous scenes and songs based on audience suggestions, by some of our most experienced players and their guests. Come along and chase away those Monday blues … Continued

    Wed 29
    April 29 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

    WEDNESDAY NIGHT IMPROV: MAESTRO WED 29 APR 2026

    Fast-paced, unpredictable, and hilarious. 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 … Continued

  • May 2026

  • Sat 2
    May 2 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

    SATURDAY KIDS’ STORYTIME: MY KID’S A SUPERHERO SAT 2 MAY 2026

    JUMP TO REGISTRATION In ‘My Kid’s a Superhero!’ the children in the audience create three Superheroes with special abilities, powered by their favourite animals. The children guide their hero through … Continued

    REGISTER د.إ75.00
    Wed 6
    May 6 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

    WEDNESDAY NIGHT IMPROV: MAESTRO WED 6 MAY 2026

    Fast-paced, unpredictable, and hilarious. 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 … Continued

    Sat 9
    May 9 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

    SATURDAY KIDS’ STORYTIME: SUPER STORY FT. EBTISAM AL-BEITI SAT 9 MAY 2026

    JUMP TO REGISTRATION In this SUPER SPECIAL and interactive Storytime performance, we team up with local children's author Ebtisam Al-Beiti to bring her story, Fly, Red, Fly! to life on … Continued

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    Sat 9
    May 9 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

    SEASON SPECIAL: MINI-MAESTRO SAT 9 MAY 2026

    Join us for an intimate and exclusive performance where young performers take the stage for a mini version of Keith Johnstone's famous improv format. You, our valued audience, play a … Continued

    Sun 10
    May 10 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm MONTHLY MASHUP ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP

    MONTHLY IMPROV MASHUP – MAY 2026

    "If people had no fear, you'd hardly need to have to teach them. It's the fear that screws everything up." - Keith Johnstone Our monthly Mash-up session is a 90-minute … Continued

    REGISTER د.إ200.00
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    May 13 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

    WEDNESDAY NIGHT IMPROV: MAESTRO WED 13 MAY 2026

    Fast-paced, unpredictable, and hilarious. 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 … Continued

    Fri 15
    May 15 @ 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

    UNSCRIPTED – SPEAKING WITH IMPACT: A PUBLIC WORKSHOP FOR BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS – FRI 15 MAY 2026

    In today’s workplace, leaders and professionals are constantly asked to think on their feet—whether it’s answering tough questions in a meeting, presenting to clients, or navigating unexpected challenges. This one-day … Continued

    REGISTER د.إ1,945.00
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There are moments where words don’t feel like enou There are moments where words don’t feel like enough, but we’ll try anyway.

We’ve been navigating a tough time, and somehow, in the middle of it, we were met with so much quiet generosity. A huge part of that has come from ETC — a global leader in theatre lighting and stage technology, and through ETC Dubai – The Studio, a space that supports creatives with the tools and knowledge to bring their work to life.

From lending us theatre lights to the LEDs we’re working with now — it’s not just equipment, it’s the feeling of being supported, of someone believing that what we’re creating matters.
ETC has given us more than resources. It’s given us reassurance, stability, and a sense of community when we needed it most.

We don’t take that lightly. Thank you for holding space for us and helping us keep the lights on — in every sense.

#theatrecommunity #dubaitheatre #dubaiarts #drama #dubailife
Lady Marie fancam… because we couldn’t not. She sp Lady Marie fancam… because we couldn’t not.
She spends the first few minutes just talking to you all — picking up little details, jokes, moments — and somehow that becomes the whole show.

That’s the magic of our Jane Austen Improvised Show — every story is completely different, and it only works because of the audience in the room.

We’ve got 2 shows left, if you’ve been meaning to come, this is your sign. 

RSVP through the link in bio before it’s gone

#DubaiEvents #ImprovisedTheatre #LiveTheatreDubai #ThingsToDoDubai #JaneAustenInspired
Improv will humble you REAL quick — but that’s kin Improv will humble you REAL quick — but that’s kind of the fun of it.  Here’s a fun video made by one of our amazing students - Amira ❤️

Maestro is back next Wednesday — where improvisers step up, take risks, and you decide who takes the win 🎭 
It’s fast, it’s fun, and it might just surprise you Bring your friends and join us ✨ 

RSVP through link in bio! 

#CourtyardPlayhouse #ImprovDubai #DubaiThingsToDo #Theatre #Comedy
Alana’s top 3 acting tips — straight from the pers Alana’s top 3 acting tips — straight from the person who’s about to take you through it 👀
Whether you’re brand new to acting or looking to sharpen your skills, these are the foundations she keeps coming back to in every session

And if you want to go deeper…
she’ll be leading our Desert Monologues course for adults, starting April 26th.

It’s a space to explore, take risks, and actually do the work (not just think about it)
spots are limited — 

Register now 🎭 through the link in bio!
 
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“It’s just a down payment” 😂 this is what Maestro “It’s just a down payment” 😂

this is what Maestro is all about —
fun, laughter, and the kind of comedy that just happens in the moment
one random line, one unexpected turn, and suddenly the whole room is laughing together
it’s also one of our most popular nights (for a reason)

Every show is completely different, and you never quite know what you’re going to get
come join us tomorrow 🎭

RSVP through the link in bio! 

#improvcomedy #dubaievents #thingstododubai #livetheatre #maestro
Meetings feel a little heavier these days… and we’ Meetings feel a little heavier these days… and we’ve been feeling it too.
So before we dive into agendas and to-do lists, we start with a game. Just a few minutes to shift the energy, get everyone out of their heads, and into a more open, creative, yes-and mindset.

One of our go-tos? Spot It.
It’s simple, a little silly, and somehow it works every time.

Try it with your team and see what changes.

#MeetingTips #TeamBuilding #YesAnd #CreativeWorkplace #ImprovAtWork #WorkplaceWellbeing #TeamEnergy #CorporateTraining #DubaiWorkshops #PlayAtWork
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