JUMP TO REGISTRATION Hamlet by William Shakespeare directed by Robert Hasti Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy. Trapped between duty and doubt, surrounded by power and privilege, young Prince Hamlet dares to ask the ultimate question – you know the one . National … Continued
JUMP TO REGISTRATION The Fifth Step by David Ireland directed by Finn den Hertog Olivier Award-winner Jack Lowden (Slow Horses, Dunkirk) is joined by Emmy and BAFTA-winner Martin Freeman (The Hobbit, The Responder) in the critically acclaimed and subversively funny new play by David Ireland. After years in the 12-step programme of Alcoholics Anonymous, James … Continued
It’s the age-old debate, settled the only way we know how: an on-stage act-off. Battle of the Sexes is a special one-night Theatresports event where male and female teams go head-to-head in fast, improvised games. No scripts, no planning — expect fierce rivalry, loads of mischief and some serious acting moves as judges score each … Continued
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 1 to 5, and after each round, the players with the lowest scores are eliminated. When only one remains, they are crowned the Maestro! ★★★★★ … Continued
"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 drop-in class where our experienced instructors will take you through a variety of fun and exhilarating improv games and exercises helping you to overcome your … Continued
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 1 to 5, and after each round, the players with the lowest scores are eliminated. When only one remains, they are crowned the Maestro! ★★★★★ … Continued
Love, chance, regret, timing. First Kiss is an intimate improvised theatre event where one small moment sets an entire life in motion. From tentative starts to unexpected outcomes, our performers follow real stories from our audience across years, shaped by one kiss and everything that follows. It’s funny, tender, and sharply observant about the choices … Continued
Love, chance, regret, timing. First Kiss is an intimate improvised theatre event where one small moment sets an entire life in motion. From tentative starts to unexpected outcomes, our performers follow real stories from our audience across years, shaped by one kiss and everything that follows. It’s funny, tender, and sharply observant about the choices … Continued
JUMP TO REGISTRATION A brand-new interactive, improvised Storytime performance about two siblings and a mysterious stick found one ordinary day. When they discover it can make anything happen, excitement quickly turns into a question of choice. Will the wand be used for good… or for mischief? A playful, engaging hour filled with imagination, participation, and … Continued
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