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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260918T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260918T213000
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SUMMARY:MONTH OF MUSIC SPECIAL: QUIZ ME BABY ONE MORE TIME FRI 18 SEPT 2026
DESCRIPTION:JUMP TO REGISTRATION \nThe music quiz that refuses to take itself seriously. \nGet ready for a night of big tunes\, tricky questions and questionable musical knowledge. From iconic hits and guilty pleasures to lyrics\, artists and musical curveballs\, Quiz Me Baby One More Time will put your team’s music knowledge to the ultimate test. \nGrab your team\, pick a name and get ready to battle it out for the top spot. And don’t forget to dress the part\, come as your favourite band\, artist\, music era or anything musically inspired for your chance to win our Best Dressed Team Prize. \nCome for the music. Dress for the glory. Stay for the bragging rights.
URL:https://courtyardplayhouse.com/event/month-of-music-special-quiz-me-baby-one-more-time-fri-18-sept-2026/
CATEGORIES:Improv Nights,Month of Magic Adults,Season Specials
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251101T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251101T220000
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CREATED:20250815T200912Z
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SUMMARY:HALLOWEEN SPECIAL: THEATRESPORTS: BATTLE OF THE HOUSES SAT 1 NOV 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Playhouse welcomes you to our Month of Magic—join us for a spellbinding month! \nJoin us for a magical night of competitive improv in Theatresports: Battle of the Houses\, where teams representing the legendary wizarding houses face off in a fast-paced tournament of wit\, wizardry\, and wild imagination. \nExpect magical mayhem\, enchanted audience suggestions\, and fierce loyalty as Gryffindor\, Hufflepuff\, Ravenclaw\, and Slytherin go head-to-head in a theatrical duel for the coveted House Cup of Improv Glory. \nYou\, the audience\, hold the power—cheer\, score\, and help decide which house will triumph in this night of unscripted spell-casting and spontaneous comedy. \nOnly one house will win… but all will earn your applause. \n***Come dressed up in your best wizarding robes or as a fantastic beast and stand a chance to win a prize!*** \n★★★★★ \n“Brilliant\, funny and always a great night out!” – Melany Oliver
URL:https://courtyardplayhouse.com/event/halloween-special-theatresports-battle-of-the-houses-sat-1-nov-2025/
CATEGORIES:Improv Nights,Month of Magic Adults,Season Specials
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251031T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251031T220000
DTSTAMP:20251028T122837Z
CREATED:20250815T200909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T122837Z
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SUMMARY:HALLOWEEN SPECIAL: THEATRESPORTS: BATTLE OF THE HOUSES FRI 31 OCT 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Playhouse welcomes you to our Month of Magic—join us for a spellbinding October! \nJoin us for a magical night of competitive improv in Theatresports: Battle of the Houses\, where teams representing the legendary wizarding houses face off in a fast-paced tournament of wit\, wizardry\, and wild imagination. \nExpect magical mayhem\, enchanted audience suggestions\, and fierce loyalty as Gryffindor\, Hufflepuff\, Ravenclaw\, and Slytherin go head-to-head in a theatrical duel for the coveted House Cup of Improv Glory. \nYou\, the audience\, hold the power—cheer\, score\, and help decide which house will triumph in this night of unscripted spell-casting and spontaneous comedy. \nOnly one house will win… but all will earn your applause. \n***Come dressed up in your best wizarding robes or as a fantastic beast and stand a chance to win a prize!*** \n★★★★★ \n“Brilliant\, funny and always a great night out!” – Melany Oliver
URL:https://courtyardplayhouse.com/event/halloween-special-theatresports-battle-of-the-houses-fri-31-oct-2025/
CATEGORIES:Improv Nights,Month of Magic Adults,Season Specials
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251027T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251027T220000
DTSTAMP:20250912T133828Z
CREATED:20250815T200642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T133828Z
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SUMMARY:MONDAY NIGHT COMEDY: AHMED & SING IT! FT. ANDREW GENTILLI MON 27 OCT 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Playhouse welcomes you to our Month of Magic—join us for a spellbinding October! \nA two-act evening of improvised spells\, scenes\, and songs—conjured live on stage from your suggestions\, by some of our most experienced players and their magical guests. \nIn Act 1 our two Ahmed’s take to the stage for our first ever bilingual Improv format! Arabic and non-Arabic speakers alike will be tickled by the improvised antics of this charming duo. \nAfter warming up with Ahmed\, This is Impro will attempt to take wow you as songs\, lyrics and dance numbers are conjured out of nowhere and fashioned into a full-length improvised musical extravaganza right in front of your very eyes! \nEntirely based on audience suggestions and utterly different each week\, join us on Monday evenings at the Courtyard Playhouse and laugh along as This is Impro attempts to ‘Sing It’! \nThis Monday we are joined by international guest performer & instructor Andrew Gentilli from the UK! \n★★★★★ \n‘The best way to spend your Monday night in Dubai! Definitely highly recommended. Warning: Sore cheeks and abdominal cramps might occur. I love feeling the passion of the talented crew. Very warm\, welcoming and super funny.’ – Hanan Karim
URL:https://courtyardplayhouse.com/event/monday-night-comedy-this-is-impro-ahmed-ft-andrew-gentilli-mon-27-oct-2025/
CATEGORIES:Improv Nights,Monday Night Comedy,Month of Magic Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251024T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251024T220000
DTSTAMP:20251017T185812Z
CREATED:20250915T071614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T185812Z
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SUMMARY:THE GREATEST MAGIC SHOW EVER FRI 24 OCT 2025
DESCRIPTION:The evening begins with a round of playful improv – quick-fire games and spontaneous scenework fuelled by your suggestions. Once everyone’s warmed up\, the spotlight shifts to something truly magical as magician and stand-up comedian Annanya George teams up with Rushdi Rafeek. Together\, they blend illusion\, comedy and improvisation to conjure up The Greatest Magic Show Ever. \nExpect laughter\, surprises\, and a touch of wonder as the ordinary is transformed into the extraordinary\, live on stage.
URL:https://courtyardplayhouse.com/event/the-greatest-magic-show-ever-fri-24-oct-2025/
CATEGORIES:Improv Nights,Month of Magic Adults,Season Specials
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251023T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251023T213000
DTSTAMP:20250910T124613Z
CREATED:20250815T200659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T124613Z
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SUMMARY:NETWORKING NIGHT: POWERPOINTLESS - THE IMPROVISED POWERPOINT PRESENTATION THU 23 OCT 2025
DESCRIPTION:PowerPointless\, the hilarious antidote to dull corporate presentations! \nEach month\, fearless speakers step into the unknown\, presenting slides they’ve never seen before on a topic chosen at random by our infamous Wheel of Destiny. From a high-stakes Movie Pitch to an over-the-top Motivational Speech\, they’ll have to think fast\, impress our panel of judges\, and battle it out for the title of PowerPointless Champion of the Month! \nJoin us for an evening of laughter\, surprises\, and great company—because presentations have never been this much fun! \nStay after the applause ends for some snacks and an opportunity to mingle with the presenters\, volunteers\, our team and other audience members . \n★★★★★ \n“What a fabulous evening! The whole cast did an amazing job and a big applause for the team at Courtyard for putting all of this together. So great to have something like this in Dubai!” – Deepika Dudeja
URL:https://courtyardplayhouse.com/event/networking-night-powerpointless-the-improvised-powerpoint-presentation-thu-23-oct-2025/
CATEGORIES:Improv Nights,Month of Magic Adults,Powerpointless
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251022T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251022T220000
DTSTAMP:20251022T044655Z
CREATED:20250815T200653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T044655Z
UID:10003119-1761163200-1761170400@courtyardplayhouse.com
SUMMARY:WEDNESDAY NIGHT IMPROV: MAESTRO WED 22 OCT 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Playhouse welcomes you to our Month of Magic—join us for a spellbinding October! \nFast-paced\, unpredictable\, and full of wizarding mischief. \nTen of Dubai’s most daring muggles take the stage for a night of improvised magic\, enchanted scenes\, and spellbinding games—all based on your suggestions. Armed with nothing but their wits (and maybe a wand or two)\, they’ll battle it out through round after round of magical mayhem. \nYou\, the audience\, hold the power—score the players from 1 to 5\, and those with the lowest scores will be banished. Only one will remain and win… The Triwizard Cup! \n★★★★★ \n“Wednesday Night Improv: Maestro was an absolute blast! The talented improvisers kept us laughing non-stop. The event’s energetic atmosphere and engaging format made for a memorable night with friends or your partner. Highly recommended for a fun-filled evening of spontaneous comedy. Can’t wait to attend again!” – Lara El Khoury
URL:https://courtyardplayhouse.com/event/wednesday-night-improv-maestro-wed-22-oct-2025/
CATEGORIES:Improv Nights,Month of Magic Adults,Wednesday Night Improv
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251020T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251020T220000
DTSTAMP:20251002T133033Z
CREATED:20250815T200639Z
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SUMMARY:MONDAY NIGHT COMEDY: THIS IS IMPRO & SING IT! FT. ANDREW GENTILLI MON 20 OCT 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Playhouse welcomes you to our Month of Magic—join us for a spellbinding October! \nA two-act evening of improvised spells\, scenes\, and songs—conjured live on stage from your suggestions\, by some of our most experienced players and their magical guests. \nJoin us for a night of mischief\, mayhem\, and laughter that even a cheering charm couldn’t top. Come chase away those Monday blues… wizarding-style! \nAfter warming up with some games and scenes\, our improvisors will attempt to take wow you as songs\, lyrics and dance numbers are conjured out of nowhere and fashioned into a full-length improvised musical extravaganza right in front of your very eyes! \nEntirely based on audience suggestions and utterly different each week\, join us on Monday evenings at the Courtyard Playhouse and laugh along as This is Impro attempts to ‘Sing It’! \nThis Monday we are joined by international guest performer & instructor Andrew Gentilli from the UK! \n★★★★★ \n‘The best way to spend your Monday night in Dubai! Definitely highly recommended. Warning: Sore cheeks and abdominal cramps might occur. I love feeling the passion of the talented crew. Very warm\, welcoming and super funny.’ – Hanan Karim
URL:https://courtyardplayhouse.com/event/monday-night-comedy-this-is-impro-ft-andrew-gentilli-mon-20-oct-2025/
CATEGORIES:Improv Nights,Monday Night Comedy,Month of Magic Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251019T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251019T220000
DTSTAMP:20251013T081706Z
CREATED:20250815T200705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T081706Z
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SUMMARY:GUEST SPECIAL: BEINGS - ANDREW GENTILLI SUN 19 OCT
DESCRIPTION:Humorous improvised stories from this world and beyond \nOur special guest performer this season\, Andrew Gentilli (Music Box)\, joins us from the UK to conjure weird and wonderful characters\, inspired entirely by your suggestions. Sometimes human\, often not\, BEINGS takes you on a journey through surreal\, funny and occasionally beautiful stories. \nThis two-act evening of fantastical improvisation begins with a fast-paced first act of short-form games\, before diving into BEINGS in the second\, where Andrew’s quick wit and boundless imagination take centre stage. \nAndrew is a member of The Inflatables and Music Box\, one of London’s leading musical improv troupes\, performing across the UK and Europe. \n★★★★★ “This one’s brilliant.” – Fringe Guru \n★★★★★ “Lively\, sharp\, superior improvised fun!” – Remote Goat
URL:https://courtyardplayhouse.com/event/guest-special-andrew-gentilli-beings-sun-19-oct/
CATEGORIES:Improv Nights,Month of Magic Adults,Season Specials
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251017T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251017T213000
DTSTAMP:20250910T124610Z
CREATED:20250815T200704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T124610Z
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SUMMARY:MONTHLY SPECIAL: FRIDAY NIGHT SPOTLIGHT FRI 17 OCT 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Playhouse welcomes you to our Month of Magic—join us for a spellbinding October! \nThe Courtyard Playhouse is thrilled to present a magical edition of our community theatre night: Friday Night Spotlight – Month of Magic Edition. \nThis enchanting monthly event is a celebration of creativity\, experimentation\, and theatrical wizardry\, where community members and in-house performers conjure up bold new material in a supportive and welcoming space. \n✨ Act One casts a light on our vibrant community performers—sharing original work\, magical monologues\, comedic charms\, and more. Expect the unexpected! \n✨ Act Two brings our ensemble players to the stage\, showcasing brand-new improvised formats and scenes that might just defy the laws of improv physics. \nJoin us for a night of variety\, imagination\, and magical surprises—because you never know what will happen when the spotlight shines under a full moon…
URL:https://courtyardplayhouse.com/event/monthly-special-friday-night-spotlight-fri-17-oct-2025/
CATEGORIES:Friday Night Spotlight,Improv Nights,Month of Magic Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251016T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251016T220000
DTSTAMP:20251015T095330Z
CREATED:20250916T081504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T095330Z
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SUMMARY:Month Of Magic: The Quiz That Must Not Be Named!
DESCRIPTION:Think you know your Horcruxes from your Hallows? Can you still recite your favourite spell faster than you can pour a Butterbeer? Then step into the Playhouse for a night of enchantment\, rivalry\, and serious wizarding bragging rights. \nOur Quiz That Must Not Be Named is a Harry Potter–themed quiz night for grown-up fans who never quite got over their Hogwarts letters not arriving. Gather your most magical mates\, choose your team name wisely\, and prepare for a battle of brains and wand-waving wit. \nNo kids. No Muggles. Just adults\, trivia\, and a dash of mischief.
URL:https://courtyardplayhouse.com/event/month-of-magic-the-quiz-that-must-not-be-named/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Month of Magic Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251015T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251015T220000
DTSTAMP:20251013T065803Z
CREATED:20250815T200650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T065803Z
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SUMMARY:WEDNESDAY NIGHT IMPROV: MAESTRO WED 15 OCT 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Playhouse welcomes you to our Month of Magic—join us for a spellbinding October! \nFast-paced\, unpredictable\, and full of wizarding mischief. \nTen of Dubai’s most daring muggles take the stage for a night of improvised magic\, enchanted scenes\, and spellbinding games—all based on your suggestions. Armed with nothing but their wits (and maybe a wand or two)\, they’ll battle it out through round after round of magical mayhem. \nYou\, the audience\, hold the power—score the players from 1 to 5\, and those with the lowest scores will be banished. Only one will remain and win… The Triwizard Cup! \n★★★★★ \n“Wednesday Night Improv: Maestro was an absolute blast! The talented improvisers kept us laughing non-stop. The event’s energetic atmosphere and engaging format made for a memorable night with friends or your partner. Highly recommended for a fun-filled evening of spontaneous comedy. Can’t wait to attend again!” – Lara El Khoury
URL:https://courtyardplayhouse.com/event/wednesday-night-improv-maestro-wed-15-oct-2025/
CATEGORIES:Improv Nights,Month of Magic Adults,Wednesday Night Improv
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251013T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251013T220000
DTSTAMP:20251002T135501Z
CREATED:20250815T200637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T135501Z
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SUMMARY:MONDAY NIGHT COMEDY: THIS IS IMPRO MON 13 OCT 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Playhouse welcomes you to our Month of Magic—join us for a spellbinding October! \nA two-act evening of improvised spells\, scenes\, and songs—conjured live on stage from your suggestions\, by some of our most experienced players and their magical guests. \nJoin us for a night of mischief\, mayhem\, and laughter that even a cheering charm couldn’t top. Come chase away those Monday blues… wizarding-style! \n★★★★★ \n‘The best way to spend your Monday night in Dubai! Definitely highly recommended. Warning: Sore cheeks and abdominal cramps might occur. I love feeling the passion of the talented crew. Very warm\, welcoming and super funny.’ – Hanan Karim
URL:https://courtyardplayhouse.com/event/monday-night-comedy-this-is-impro-mon-13-oct-2025/
CATEGORIES:Improv Nights,Monday Night Comedy,Month of Magic Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251008T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251008T220000
DTSTAMP:20250910T124622Z
CREATED:20250815T200647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T124622Z
UID:10003117-1759953600-1759960800@courtyardplayhouse.com
SUMMARY:WEDNESDAY NIGHT IMPROV: MAESTRO WED 8 OCT 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Playhouse welcomes you to our Month of Magic—join us for a spellbinding October! \nFast-paced\, unpredictable\, and full of wizarding mischief. \nTen of Dubai’s most daring muggles take the stage for a night of improvised magic\, enchanted scenes\, and spellbinding games—all based on your suggestions. Armed with nothing but their wits (and maybe a wand or two)\, they’ll battle it out through round after round of magical mayhem. \nYou\, the audience\, hold the power—score the players from 1 to 5\, and those with the lowest scores will be banished. Only one will remain and win… The Triwizard Cup! \n★★★★★ \n“Wednesday Night Improv: Maestro was an absolute blast! The talented improvisers kept us laughing non-stop. The event’s energetic atmosphere and engaging format made for a memorable night with friends or your partner. Highly recommended for a fun-filled evening of spontaneous comedy. Can’t wait to attend again!” – Lara El Khoury
URL:https://courtyardplayhouse.com/event/wednesday-night-improv-maestro-wed-8-oct-2025/
CATEGORIES:Improv Nights,Month of Magic Adults,Wednesday Night Improv
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