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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260913T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260913T180000
DTSTAMP:20260615T114522Z
CREATED:20260615T112958Z
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SUMMARY:Bring a Friend Term 1 2026 - Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Your child has been invited to join a Bring-a-Friend session at The Courtyard Playhouse. \nThis is a regular class session\, not a performance or showcase. Children take part in age-appropriate drama\, improv and storytelling activities\, led by our experienced teaching team in our working theatre space. \nImportant: \nPlease arrange the exact class time directly with the inviting parent. \nThis RSVP records attendance for the day only and does not list individual class times. \n  \nThe session is designed to allow kids who have never taken a class with us a chance to see what a theatre class is like\, see how our classes run\, meet the teachers and have a fun experience with their friend. \nNo prior experience is needed\, and there is no pressure to perform. \nPlease complete the RSVP below to reserve your child’s place. Spaces are limited to keep classes small and enjoyable for all.
URL:https://courtyardplayhouse.com/event/bring-a-friend-term-1-2026-sunday/
CATEGORIES:Kids and Teens Workshops,Workshops,Workshops for Kids Bring a Friends
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260912T110000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260912T120000
DTSTAMP:20260906T123949Z
CREATED:20260817T065156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T123949Z
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SUMMARY:SATURDAY KIDS' STORYTIME: ROALD DAHL DAY SPECIAL - LITTLE DAHLINGS SAT 12 SEP 2026
DESCRIPTION:JUMP TO REGISTRATION \nAn improvised play for kids\, celebrating the splendiferous world of Roald Dahl \nDive 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. \nSuitable for ages 3-100 \n  \n★★★★★ \n‘It was AMAZING! When they say interactive they mean it. The kids in the audience actually make up the entire story and then the actors onstage act it out. It might sound a bit messy but it was so much fun – even for mommy. I’ve never laughed so hard!’ Megan from @Justtwomums
URL:https://courtyardplayhouse.com/event/saturday-kids-storytime-roald-dahl-day-special-little-dahlings-sat-12-sep-2026/
CATEGORIES:Improvised Kids' Storytime,Shows,Wand of Truth
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260912T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260912T180000
DTSTAMP:20260615T114522Z
CREATED:20260615T112959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T114522Z
UID:10003609-1789203600-1789236000@courtyardplayhouse.com
SUMMARY:Bring a Friend Term 1 2026 - Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Your child has been invited to join a Bring-a-Friend session at The Courtyard Playhouse. \nThis is a regular class session\, not a performance or showcase. Children take part in age-appropriate drama\, improv and storytelling activities\, led by our experienced teaching team in our working theatre space. \nImportant: \nPlease arrange the exact class time directly with the inviting parent. \nThis RSVP records attendance for the day only and does not list individual class times. \n  \nThe session is designed to allow kids who have never taken a class with us a chance to see what a theatre class is like\, see how our classes run\, meet the teachers and have a fun experience with their friend. \nNo prior experience is needed\, and there is no pressure to perform. \nPlease complete the RSVP below to reserve your child’s place. Spaces are limited to keep classes small and enjoyable for all.
URL:https://courtyardplayhouse.com/event/bring-a-friend-term-1-2026-saturday/
CATEGORIES:Kids and Teens Workshops,Workshops,Workshops for Kids Bring a Friends
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260911T170000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261127T183000
DTSTAMP:20260615T114535Z
CREATED:20260615T113016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T114535Z
UID:10003589-1789146000-1795804200@courtyardplayhouse.com
SUMMARY:Drama for Pre-Teens 9-11 Years Term 1 2026 Fri 5pm
DESCRIPTION:JUMP TO REGISTRATION \nDrama classes for Pre-teens 9-11 years old are focused on storytelling\, vocal and physical work and creating collaboratively.  \nPre-teens will be staging short scenes and explore different types of plays. We will be creating small pieces of theatre to present at the end of the term. Taking place in a beautiful theatre setting and a creative\, vibrant community atmosphere\, our classes conclude with a showcase performance giving the children a chance to put what they have learned into practice and gain valuable stage experience in front of an audience in a professional theatre. Class sizes are strictly limited to ensure individual attention. \nTerm 1: Storytelling and Scenes  \nFor the first term our focus is on developing participant’s physical and verbal skills through storytelling and improv exercises. Children will learn about staging through creating short scenes. \n  \n \n 
URL:https://courtyardplayhouse.com/event/drama-for-pre-teens-9-11-years-term-1-2026-fri-5pm/
CATEGORIES:9-11 Years Old,Drama for Kids and Teens,Kids and Teens Workshops,Term Classes,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260911T170000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261127T183000
DTSTAMP:20260911T144442Z
CREATED:20260615T113010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T144442Z
UID:10003597-1789146000-1795804200@courtyardplayhouse.com
SUMMARY:Musical Theatre for Teens 12-14 Years Term 1 2026 Fri 5pm
DESCRIPTION:JUMP TO REGISTRATION \nOur Musical Theatre classes are designed to give participants a solid grounding in all three disciplines and allow them to discover the joy\, and magic\, of their coming together in a musical production. \nWe will explore songs and scenes from across a broad range of musicals styles\, giving students an opportunity to deepen their knowledge of the art form as well as to learn the varied skills needed to perform confidently as an ensemble and as a soloist. Following a youth theatre format\, students will be given material such as a script or song\, to take home and learn which will then be practised in weekly rehearsals. \nAt the end of the season\, this material will be performed in a showcase on our stage\, giving the children a chance to put what they have learned into practice and gain valuable stage experience in front of an audience in a professional theatre. Class sizes are strictly limited to ensure individual attention.
URL:https://courtyardplayhouse.com/event/musical-theatre-for-teens-12-14-years-term-1-2026-fri-5pm/
CATEGORIES:12-14 Years Old,Kids and Teens Workshops,Musical Theatre for Kids and Teens,Term Classes,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260911T170000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261127T183000
DTSTAMP:20260916T141600Z
CREATED:20260615T113001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T141600Z
UID:10003603-1789146000-1795804200@courtyardplayhouse.com
SUMMARY:Improv for Teens 12-14 Years Term 1 2026 Fri 5pm
DESCRIPTION:JUMP TO REGISTRATION \nWould you like your child to be more confident\, creative\, and spontaneous? Would you like a fun way to teach them to become a better risk-taker\, listener\, or storyteller? \nWhether it’s for performance or just a fun hobby\, improvisation skills can make teens more aware of the subtle messages all around them. It can make them respond quicker than they normally would. It can lower the fear level associated with risk-taking and help overcome social anxiety. Besides being useful in every area of life\, improvisation is just plain fun and a great way to make life-long friendships! \nAll of our classes conclude with a showcase in our theatre\, giving the students a chance to put what they have learned into practice and gain valuable stage experience in front of an audience in a professional theatre. Class sizes are strictly limited to ensure individual attention.
URL:https://courtyardplayhouse.com/event/improv-for-teens-12-14-years-term-1-2026-fri-5pm/
CATEGORIES:12-14 Years Old,Improv for Kids and Teens,Kids and Teens Workshops,Term Classes,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260911T151500
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261127T164500
DTSTAMP:20260911T141042Z
CREATED:20260615T113004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T141042Z
UID:10003600-1789139700-1795797900@courtyardplayhouse.com
SUMMARY:Improv for Pre-Teens 9-11 Years Term 1 2026 Fri 3:15pm
DESCRIPTION:JUMP TO REGISTRATION \nWould you like your child to be more confident\, creative\, and spontaneous? Would you like a fun way to teach them to become a better risk-taker\, listener\, or storyteller? \nWhether it’s for performance or just a fun hobby\, improvisation skills can make pre-teens more aware of the subtle messages all around them. It can make them respond quicker than they normally would. It can lower the fear level associated with risk-taking and help overcome social anxiety. Besides being useful in every area of life\, improvisation is just plain fun and a great way to make life-long friendships! \nAll of our classes conclude with a showcase in our theatre\, giving the students a chance to put what they have learned into practice and gain valuable stage experience in front of an audience in a professional theatre. Class sizes are strictly limited to ensure individual attention.
URL:https://courtyardplayhouse.com/event/improv-for-pre-teens-9-11-years-term-1-2026-fri-315pm/
CATEGORIES:9-11 Years Old,Improv for Kids and Teens,Kids and Teens Workshops,Term Classes,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260911T151500
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261127T161500
DTSTAMP:20260615T114531Z
CREATED:20260615T113013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T114531Z
UID:10003594-1789139700-1795796100@courtyardplayhouse.com
SUMMARY:Musical Theatre for 7-8 Years Term 1 2026 Fri 3:15pm
DESCRIPTION:JUMP TO REGISTRATION \nOur Musical Theatre classes are designed to give participants a solid grounding in all three disciplines and allow them to discover the joy\, and magic\, of their coming together in a musical production. \nWe will explore songs and scenes from across a broad range of musicals styles\, giving students an opportunity to deepen their knowledge of the art form as well as to learn the varied skills needed to perform confidently as an ensemble and as a soloist. Following a youth theatre format\, students will be given material such as a script or song\, to take home and learn which will then be practised in weekly rehearsals. \nAt the end of the season\, this material will be performed in a showcase on our stage\, giving the children a chance to put what they have learned into practice and gain valuable stage experience in front of an audience in a professional theatre. Class sizes are strictly limited to ensure individual attention.
URL:https://courtyardplayhouse.com/event/musical-theatre-for-7-8-years-term-1-2026-fri-315pm/
CATEGORIES:7-8 Years Old,Kids and Teens Workshops,Musical Theatre for Kids and Teens,Term Classes,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260911T140000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261127T150000
DTSTAMP:20260615T114548Z
CREATED:20260615T113033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T114548Z
UID:10003571-1789135200-1795791600@courtyardplayhouse.com
SUMMARY:Drama for Kids 4 Years Term 1 2026 Fri 2pm
DESCRIPTION:JUMP TO REGISTRATION \nDrama classes for kids 4 years old are focused on developing confidence\, being part of a group and learning through play. \nChildren will experiment with acting out different characters\, expressing emotions through facial expressions\, voice and movement. Taking place in a beautiful theatre setting and a creative\, vibrant community atmosphere\, our classes conclude with a showcase performance\, giving the children a chance to put what they have learned into practice and gain valuable stage experience in front of an audience in a professional theatre. Class sizes are strictly limited to ensure individual attention. \n Term 1: Let’s Play \nFor the first term our focus is FUN\, making the children feel comfortable\, getting to know each other\, taking turns and feeling confident to express themselves whilst learning to play good-naturedly.
URL:https://courtyardplayhouse.com/event/drama-for-kids-4-years-term-1-2026-fri-2pm/
CATEGORIES:4 Years Old,Drama for Kids and Teens,Kids and Teens Workshops,Term Classes,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260911T140000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261127T150000
DTSTAMP:20260911T115048Z
CREATED:20260615T113024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T115048Z
UID:10003580-1789135200-1795791600@courtyardplayhouse.com
SUMMARY:Drama for Kids 5-6 Years Term 1 2026 Fri 2pm
DESCRIPTION:JUMP TO REGISTRATION \nDrama classes for kids 5-6 years old are focused on developing confidence\, making friends and learning through play.  \nChildren will experiment with acting out different characters\, expressing emotions through facial expressions\, voice and movement. Taking place in a beautiful theatre setting and a creative\, vibrant community atmosphere\, our classes conclude with a showcase performance\, giving the children a chance to put what they have learned into practice and gain valuable stage experience in front of an audience in a professional theatre. Class sizes are strictly limited to ensure individual attention. \n Term 1: Let’s Play \nFor the first term our focus is FUN\, making the children feel comfortable\, getting to know each other\, taking turns and feeling confident to express themselves whilst learning to play good-naturedly.
URL:https://courtyardplayhouse.com/event/drama-for-kids-5-6-years-term-1-2026-fri-2pm/
CATEGORIES:5-6 Years Old,Drama for Kids and Teens,Kids and Teens Workshops,Term Classes,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260910T173000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261126T190000
DTSTAMP:20260927T082400Z
CREATED:20260615T112959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T082400Z
UID:10003604-1789061400-1795719600@courtyardplayhouse.com
SUMMARY:Improv for Young Adults 15-18 Years Term 1 2026 Thu 5:30pm
DESCRIPTION:JUMP TO REGISTRATION \nWould you like your child to be more confident\, creative\, and spontaneous? Would you like a fun way to teach them to become a better risk-taker\, listener\, or storyteller? \nWhether it’s for performance or just a fun hobby\, improvisation skills can make young adults more aware of the subtle messages all around them. It can make them respond quicker than they normally would. It can lower the fear level associated with risk-taking and help overcome social anxiety. Besides being useful in every area of life\, improvisation is just plain fun and a great way to make life-long friendships! \nAll of our classes conclude with a showcase in our theatre\, giving the students a chance to put what they have learned into practice and gain valuable stage experience in front of an audience in a professional theatre. Class sizes are strictly limited to ensure individual attention.
URL:https://courtyardplayhouse.com/event/improv-for-young-adults-15-18-years-term-1-2026-thu-530pm/
CATEGORIES:15-18 Years Old,Improv for Kids and Teens,Kids and Teens Workshops,Term Classes,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260910T163000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261126T180000
DTSTAMP:20261001T125300Z
CREATED:20260615T113011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T125300Z
UID:10003596-1789057800-1795716000@courtyardplayhouse.com
SUMMARY:Musical Theatre for Pre-Teens 9-11 Years Term 1 2026 Thu 4:30pm
DESCRIPTION:JUMP TO REGISTRATION \nOur Musical Theatre classes are designed to give participants a solid grounding in all three disciplines and allow them to discover the joy\, and magic\, of their coming together in a musical production. \nWe will explore songs and scenes from across a broad range of musicals styles\, giving students an opportunity to deepen their knowledge of the art form as well as to learn the varied skills needed to perform confidently as an ensemble and as a soloist. Following a youth theatre format\, students will be given material such as a script or song\, to take home and learn which will then be practised in weekly rehearsals. \nAt the end of the season\, this material will be performed in a showcase on our stage\, giving the children a chance to put what they have learned into practice and gain valuable stage experience in front of an audience in a professional theatre. Class sizes are strictly limited to ensure individual attention.
URL:https://courtyardplayhouse.com/event/musical-theatre-for-pre-teens-9-11-years-term-1-2026-thu-430pm/
CATEGORIES:9-11 Years Old,Kids and Teens Workshops,Musical Theatre for Kids and Teens,Term Classes,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260910T163000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261126T173000
DTSTAMP:20260615T114537Z
CREATED:20260615T113018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T114537Z
UID:10003586-1789057800-1795714200@courtyardplayhouse.com
SUMMARY:Drama for Kids 7-8 Years Term 1 2026 Thu 4:30pm
DESCRIPTION:JUMP TO REGISTRATION \nDrama classes for kids 7-8 years old are focused on exploring poetry\, storytelling and music.  \nChildren will experiment with acting out different characters\, delivering lines of dialogue and using their bodies. We will be creating small pieces of theatre to present at the end of the term. Taking place in a beautiful theatre setting and a creative\, vibrant community atmosphere\, our classes conclude with a showcase performance\, giving the children a chance to put what they have learned into practice and gain valuable stage experience in front of an audience in a professional theatre. Class sizes are strictly limited to ensure individual attention. \nTerm 1: Let’s Play  \nFor the first term our focus is on making new friends and learning about physical and vocal warm-ups. We will learn different improvisation games and drama exercises and practice them throughout the term.
URL:https://courtyardplayhouse.com/event/drama-for-kids-7-8-years-term-1-2026-thu-430pm/
CATEGORIES:7-8 Years Old,Drama for Kids and Teens,Kids and Teens Workshops,Term Classes,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260909T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260909T220000
DTSTAMP:20260824T044708Z
CREATED:20260817T065150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T044708Z
UID:10003639-1788984000-1788991200@courtyardplayhouse.com
SUMMARY:WEDNESDAY NIGHT IMPROV: MAESTRO WED 9 SEP 2026
DESCRIPTION:Fast-paced\, unpredictable\, and hilarious. \nTen 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. \nWhen only one remains\, they are crowned the Maestro! \n★★★★★ \n“A hidden gem in Dubai\, laughs are guaranteed and it’s always unexpected and different. The performers are incredible. And the venue just invites you to have a good time! Love it love it” – Dora Murgu
URL:https://courtyardplayhouse.com/event/wednesday-night-improv-maestro-wed-9-sep-2026/
CATEGORIES:Improv Nights,Wednesday Night Improv
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260909T170000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261125T183000
DTSTAMP:20260927T082232Z
CREATED:20260615T113016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T082232Z
UID:10003592-1788973200-1795631400@courtyardplayhouse.com
SUMMARY:Drama for Young Adults 15-18 Years Term 1 2026 Wed 5pm
DESCRIPTION:JUMP TO REGISTRATION \nDrama classes for Young Adults 15-18 years old are focused on ensemble work\, stagecraft and managing anxiety.  \nOur aim is to develop confident\, spontaneous young artists who thrive in a team. Teens will be devising short scenes to present at the end of term showcase. Taking place in a beautiful theatre setting and a creative\, vibrant community atmosphere\, our classes conclude with a showcase in our theatre\, giving the children a chance to put what they have learned into practice and gain valuable stage experience in front of an audience in a professional theatre. Class sizes are strictly limited to ensure individual attention. \nTerm 1: Theatre & Play  \nFor the first term we will learn the value of ensemble work and improvisation in theatre\, and practice stagecraft techniques as well as awareness and appreciation of the audience.
URL:https://courtyardplayhouse.com/event/drama-for-young-adults-15-18-years-term-1-2026-wed-5pm/
CATEGORIES:15-18 Years Old,Drama for Kids and Teens,Kids and Teens Workshops,Term Classes,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260909T170000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261125T183000
DTSTAMP:20260830T111813Z
CREATED:20260615T112953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T111813Z
UID:10003593-1788973200-1795631400@courtyardplayhouse.com
SUMMARY:Drama Youth Ensemble Term 1 2026 Wed 5pm
DESCRIPTION:Join our Drama Youth Ensemble to hone your theatre craft and work towards producing a full production on our stage! \nThis class will teach teens and young adults how to become part of a professional theatre production. Participants are encouraged to take ownership of their learning by involving them in every aspect of creating a polished show. From script selection or writing to costume selection and marketing\, students will gain invaluable insights into the detailed workings of a professional theatre. \nDuring the course of the term participants will develop their skills in character development\, stage-craft\, collaboration and professionalism. \nDrama Youth Ensemble is tailor-made for teens and young adults who have taken drama classes at the Playhouse before or are experienced performers\, passionate about theatre\, and are ready to take their skills to the next level. Entry to the class is by invitation & audition only.
URL:https://courtyardplayhouse.com/event/drama-youth-ensemble-term-1-2026-wed-5pm/
CATEGORIES:Ensemble,Kids and Teens Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260908T163000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261124T180000
DTSTAMP:20260929T134456Z
CREATED:20260615T112952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T134456Z
UID:10003591-1788885000-1795543200@courtyardplayhouse.com
SUMMARY:Drama for Teens 12-14 Years Term 1 2026 Tue 4:30pm
DESCRIPTION:JUMP TO REGISTRATION \nDrama classes for Teens 12-14 years old are focused on ensemble work\, stagecraft and managing anxiety.  \nOur aim is to develop confident\, spontaneous young artists who thrive in a team. Teens will be devising short scenes to present at the end of term showcase. Taking place in a beautiful theatre setting and a creative\, vibrant community atmosphere\, our classes conclude with a showcase in our theatre\, giving the children a chance to put what they have learned into practice and gain valuable stage experience in front of an audience in a professional theatre. Class sizes are strictly limited to ensure individual attention. \nTerm 1: Theatre & Play \nFor the first term we will learn the value of ensemble work and improvisation in theatre\, and practice stagecraft techniques as well as awareness and appreciation of the audience.
URL:https://courtyardplayhouse.com/event/drama-for-teens-12-14-years-term-1-2026-tue-430pm/
CATEGORIES:12-14 Years Old,Drama for Kids and Teens,Kids and Teens Workshops,Term Classes,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260907T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260907T220000
DTSTAMP:20260824T050929Z
CREATED:20260818T120744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T050929Z
UID:10003634-1788811200-1788818400@courtyardplayhouse.com
SUMMARY:MONDAY NIGHT COMEDY: THIS IS IMPRO & SING IT MON 7 SEP 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Playhouse welcomes you to our Month of Music—join us for a dazzling September! \nA two-act evening of improvised scenes and songs—choreographed live on stage from your suggestions\, by some of our most experienced players and their musically gifted guests. \nJoin us for a night of rhyme\, rhythm\, and laughter that even a night on Broadway couldn’t top. You’re sure to leave with a spring in your step and a song in your heart! \nAfter warming up with some games and scenes\, our improvisors will attempt to 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!
URL:https://courtyardplayhouse.com/event/monday-night-comedy-this-is-impro-sing-it-mon-7-sep-2026/
CATEGORIES:Improv Nights,Monday Night Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260907T170000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261123T183000
DTSTAMP:20260922T115212Z
CREATED:20260615T113017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T115212Z
UID:10003588-1788800400-1795458600@courtyardplayhouse.com
SUMMARY:Drama for Pre-Teens 9-11 Years Term 1 2026 Mon 5pm
DESCRIPTION:JUMP TO REGISTRATION \nDrama classes for Pre-teens 9-11 years old are focused on storytelling\, vocal and physical work and creating collaboratively.  \nPre-teens will be staging short scenes and explore different types of plays. We will be creating small pieces of theatre to present at the end of the term. Taking place in a beautiful theatre setting and a creative\, vibrant community atmosphere\, our classes conclude with a showcase performance giving the children a chance to put what they have learned into practice and gain valuable stage experience in front of an audience in a professional theatre. Class sizes are strictly limited to ensure individual attention. \nTerm 1: Storytelling and Scenes  \nFor the first term our focus is on developing participant’s physical and verbal skills through storytelling and improv exercises. Children will learn about staging through creating short scenes. \n  \n \n 
URL:https://courtyardplayhouse.com/event/drama-for-pre-teens-9-11-years-term-1-2026-mon-5pm/
CATEGORIES:9-11 Years Old,Drama for Kids and Teens,Kids and Teens Workshops,Term Classes,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260906T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260910T220000
DTSTAMP:20260811T084858Z
CREATED:20260807T115935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T084858Z
UID:10003632-1788721200-1789077600@courtyardplayhouse.com
SUMMARY:MUSICAL IMPROV WITH ANDREW GENTILLI - BEGINNERS INTENSIVE FOR ADULTS AUTUMN 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a high-energy\, joyfully challenging 3-day musical improv intensive led by Andrew Gentilli\, a veteran performer with London’s renowned musical improv troupe Music Box\, where he’s been making up stories in song for over 13 years. \nOver the course of the workshop\, Andrew will guide you through the essential ingredients of musical improvisation: \n• The fundamentals of musical improvisation and how improvised songs work\n• Simple song structures that make creating songs feel easy and achievable\n• Techniques for inventing lyrics on the spot without overthinking\n• Finding rhythm\, rhyme and confidence—even if you don’t consider yourself a singer\n• Fun musical improv games and performance formats\, including favourites like Sing It\n• Working together to create playful\, spontaneous musical scenes \n  \nWhether you’re nervous about singing or simply curious about musical improv\, this intensive is designed to make the experience approachable\, supportive and\, above all\, fun. \nNo previous singing or musical training is required. If you enjoy improv and are willing to jump in\, listen and say “Yes\, And!”\, you’ll fit right in. \nClass Schedule: \nSun 6 September 7:00pm-10:00pm\nTue 8 September 7:00pm-10:00pm\nThu 10 September 7:00pm-10:00pm \nAbout Andrew Gentilli \nAndrew trained as an actor at The Oxford School of Drama and Drama Centre London before going on to study improvisation at iO Chicago\, UCB New York\, The Hideout in Texas\, The Loose Moose Theatre in Canada\, Hoopla in London and various masterclasses across Europe. He now teaches and performs improv around the world\, including events and private coaching. \nHe performs in Music Box: The Improvised Comedy Musical\, two-prov team BEINGS with Susan Harrison\, as well as founding short-form group The Inflatables and Storybag\, specialising in long-form plays. \nAndrew’s focus is on creating vivid characters and relationships to make engaging scenes and narratives\, and bringing a positive spirit to short\, long\, or freeform improv. \nOutside of improv Andrew is an artist\, filmmaker and voice actor.
URL:https://courtyardplayhouse.com/event/musical-improv-with-andrew-gentilli-beginners-intensive-for-adults-autumn-2026-2/
CATEGORIES:Adults Workshops,In-house Classes,Intensives,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260906T151500
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261122T164500
DTSTAMP:20260906T120332Z
CREATED:20260615T113002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T120332Z
UID:10003602-1788707700-1795365900@courtyardplayhouse.com
SUMMARY:Improv for Teens 12-14 Years Term 1 2026 Sun 3:15pm
DESCRIPTION:JUMP TO REGISTRATION \nWould you like your child to be more confident\, creative\, and spontaneous? Would you like a fun way to teach them to become a better risk-taker\, listener\, or storyteller? \nWhether it’s for performance or just a fun hobby\, improvisation skills can make teens more aware of the subtle messages all around them. It can make them respond quicker than they normally would. It can lower the fear level associated with risk-taking and help overcome social anxiety. Besides being useful in every area of life\, improvisation is just plain fun and a great way to make life-long friendships! \nAll of our classes conclude with a showcase in our theatre\, giving the students a chance to put what they have learned into practice and gain valuable stage experience in front of an audience in a professional theatre. Class sizes are strictly limited to ensure individual attention.
URL:https://courtyardplayhouse.com/event/improv-for-teens-12-14-years-term-1-2026-sun-315pm/
CATEGORIES:12-14 Years Old,Improv for Kids and Teens,Kids and Teens Workshops,Term Classes,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260906T140000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261122T150000
DTSTAMP:20260922T114631Z
CREATED:20260830T065103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T114631Z
UID:10003665-1788703200-1795359600@courtyardplayhouse.com
SUMMARY:Musical Theatre for 7-8 Years Term 1 2026 Sun 2pm
DESCRIPTION:JUMP TO REGISTRATION \nOur Musical Theatre classes are designed to give participants a solid grounding in all three disciplines and allow them to discover the joy\, and magic\, of their coming together in a musical production. \nWe will explore songs and scenes from across a broad range of musicals styles\, giving students an opportunity to deepen their knowledge of the art form as well as to learn the varied skills needed to perform confidently as an ensemble and as a soloist. Following a youth theatre format\, students will be given material such as a script or song\, to take home and learn which will then be practised in weekly rehearsals. \nAt the end of the season\, this material will be performed in a showcase on our stage\, giving the children a chance to put what they have learned into practice and gain valuable stage experience in front of an audience in a professional theatre. Class sizes are strictly limited to ensure individual attention.
URL:https://courtyardplayhouse.com/event/musical-theatre-for-7-8-years-term-1-2026-sun-2/
CATEGORIES:7-8 Years Old,Kids and Teens Workshops,Musical Theatre for Kids and Teens,Term Classes,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260906T121500
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261122T134500
DTSTAMP:20260913T082321Z
CREATED:20260615T113012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T082321Z
UID:10003595-1788696900-1795355100@courtyardplayhouse.com
SUMMARY:Musical Theatre for Pre-Teens 9-11 Years Term 1 2026 Sun 12:15pm
DESCRIPTION:JUMP TO REGISTRATION \nOur Musical Theatre classes are designed to give participants a solid grounding in all three disciplines and allow them to discover the joy\, and magic\, of their coming together in a musical production. \nWe will explore songs and scenes from across a broad range of musicals styles\, giving students an opportunity to deepen their knowledge of the art form as well as to learn the varied skills needed to perform confidently as an ensemble and as a soloist. Following a youth theatre format\, students will be given material such as a script or song\, to take home and learn which will then be practised in weekly rehearsals. \nAt the end of the season\, this material will be performed in a showcase on our stage\, giving the children a chance to put what they have learned into practice and gain valuable stage experience in front of an audience in a professional theatre. Class sizes are strictly limited to ensure individual attention.
URL:https://courtyardplayhouse.com/event/musical-theatre-for-pre-teens-9-11-years-term-1-2026-sun-1215pm/
CATEGORIES:9-11 Years Old,Kids and Teens Workshops,Musical Theatre for Kids and Teens,Term Classes,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260906T121500
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261122T131500
DTSTAMP:20260906T115858Z
CREATED:20260615T113028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T115858Z
UID:10003577-1788696900-1795353300@courtyardplayhouse.com
SUMMARY:Drama for Kids 5-6 Years Term 1 2026 Sun 12:15pm
DESCRIPTION:JUMP TO REGISTRATION \nDrama classes for kids 5-6 years old are focused on developing confidence\, making friends and learning through play.  \nChildren will experiment with acting out different characters\, expressing emotions through facial expressions\, voice and movement. Taking place in a beautiful theatre setting and a creative\, vibrant community atmosphere\, our classes conclude with a showcase performance\, giving the children a chance to put what they have learned into practice and gain valuable stage experience in front of an audience in a professional theatre. Class sizes are strictly limited to ensure individual attention. \n Term 1: Let’s Play \nFor the first term our focus is FUN\, making the children feel comfortable\, getting to know each other\, taking turns and feeling confident to express themselves whilst learning to play good-naturedly.
URL:https://courtyardplayhouse.com/event/drama-for-kids-5-6-years-term-1-2026-sun-1215pm/
CATEGORIES:5-6 Years Old,Drama for Kids and Teens,Kids and Teens Workshops,Term Classes,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260906T121500
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261122T131500
DTSTAMP:20260922T114938Z
CREATED:20260615T113020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T114938Z
UID:10003585-1788696900-1795353300@courtyardplayhouse.com
SUMMARY:Drama for Kids 7-8 Years Term 1 2026 Sun 12:15pm
DESCRIPTION:JUMP TO REGISTRATION \nDrama classes for kids 7-8 years old are focused on exploring poetry\, storytelling and music.  \nChildren will experiment with acting out different characters\, delivering lines of dialogue and using their bodies. We will be creating small pieces of theatre to present at the end of the term. Taking place in a beautiful theatre setting and a creative\, vibrant community atmosphere\, our classes conclude with a showcase performance\, giving the children a chance to put what they have learned into practice and gain valuable stage experience in front of an audience in a professional theatre. Class sizes are strictly limited to ensure individual attention. \nTerm 1: Let’s Play  \nFor the first term our focus is on making new friends and learning about physical and vocal warm-ups. We will learn different improvisation games and drama exercises and practice them throughout the term.
URL:https://courtyardplayhouse.com/event/drama-for-kids-7-8-years-term-1-2026-sun-1215pm/
CATEGORIES:7-8 Years Old,Drama for Kids and Teens,Kids and Teens Workshops,Term Classes,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260906T103000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261122T120000
DTSTAMP:20260912T090503Z
CREATED:20260615T113007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T090503Z
UID:10003599-1788690600-1795348800@courtyardplayhouse.com
SUMMARY:Improv for Pre-Teens 9-11 Years Term 1 2026 Sun 10:30am
DESCRIPTION:JUMP TO REGISTRATION \nWould you like your child to be more confident\, creative\, and spontaneous? Would you like a fun way to teach them to become a better risk-taker\, listener\, or storyteller? \nWhether it’s for performance or just a fun hobby\, improvisation skills can make pre-teens more aware of the subtle messages all around them. It can make them respond quicker than they normally would. It can lower the fear level associated with risk-taking and help overcome social anxiety. Besides being useful in every area of life\, improvisation is just plain fun and a great way to make life-long friendships! \nAll of our classes conclude with a showcase in our theatre\, giving the students a chance to put what they have learned into practice and gain valuable stage experience in front of an audience in a professional theatre. Class sizes are strictly limited to ensure individual attention.
URL:https://courtyardplayhouse.com/event/improv-for-pre-teens-9-11-years-term-1-2026-sun-1030am/
CATEGORIES:9-11 Years Old,Improv for Kids and Teens,Kids and Teens Workshops,Term Classes,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260906T103000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261122T113000
DTSTAMP:20260903T142823Z
CREATED:20260615T113029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T142823Z
UID:10003576-1788690600-1795347000@courtyardplayhouse.com
SUMMARY:Drama for Kids 5-6 Years Term 1 2026 Sun 10:30am
DESCRIPTION:JUMP TO REGISTRATION \nDrama classes for kids 5-6 years old are focused on developing confidence\, making friends and learning through play.  \nChildren will experiment with acting out different characters\, expressing emotions through facial expressions\, voice and movement. Taking place in a beautiful theatre setting and a creative\, vibrant community atmosphere\, our classes conclude with a showcase performance\, giving the children a chance to put what they have learned into practice and gain valuable stage experience in front of an audience in a professional theatre. Class sizes are strictly limited to ensure individual attention. \n Term 1: Let’s Play \nFor the first term our focus is FUN\, making the children feel comfortable\, getting to know each other\, taking turns and feeling confident to express themselves whilst learning to play good-naturedly.
URL:https://courtyardplayhouse.com/event/drama-for-kids-5-6-years-term-1-2026-sun-1030am/
CATEGORIES:5-6 Years Old,Drama for Kids and Teens,Kids and Teens Workshops,Term Classes,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260906T103000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261122T113000
DTSTAMP:20260905T120331Z
CREATED:20260615T113021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T120331Z
UID:10003584-1788690600-1795347000@courtyardplayhouse.com
SUMMARY:Drama for Kids 7-8 Years Term 1 2026 Sun 10:30am
DESCRIPTION:JUMP TO REGISTRATION \nDrama classes for kids 7-8 years old are focused on exploring poetry\, storytelling and music.  \nChildren will experiment with acting out different characters\, delivering lines of dialogue and using their bodies. We will be creating small pieces of theatre to present at the end of the term. Taking place in a beautiful theatre setting and a creative\, vibrant community atmosphere\, our classes conclude with a showcase performance\, giving the children a chance to put what they have learned into practice and gain valuable stage experience in front of an audience in a professional theatre. Class sizes are strictly limited to ensure individual attention. \nTerm 1: Let’s Play  \nFor the first term our focus is on making new friends and learning about physical and vocal warm-ups. We will learn different improvisation games and drama exercises and practice them throughout the term.
URL:https://courtyardplayhouse.com/event/drama-for-kids-7-8-years-term-1-2026-sun-1030am/
CATEGORIES:7-8 Years Old,Drama for Kids and Teens,Kids and Teens Workshops,Term Classes,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260906T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261122T100000
DTSTAMP:20260922T114655Z
CREATED:20260615T113035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T114655Z
UID:10003570-1788685200-1795341600@courtyardplayhouse.com
SUMMARY:Drama for Kids 4 Years Term 1 2026 Sun 9am
DESCRIPTION:JUMP TO REGISTRATION \nDrama classes for kids 4 years old are focused on developing confidence\, being part of a group and learning through play. \nChildren will experiment with acting out different characters\, expressing emotions through facial expressions\, voice and movement. Taking place in a beautiful theatre setting and a creative\, vibrant community atmosphere\, our classes conclude with a showcase performance\, giving the children a chance to put what they have learned into practice and gain valuable stage experience in front of an audience in a professional theatre. Class sizes are strictly limited to ensure individual attention. \n Term 1: Let’s Play \nFor the first term our focus is FUN\, making the children feel comfortable\, getting to know each other\, taking turns and feeling confident to express themselves whilst learning to play good-naturedly.
URL:https://courtyardplayhouse.com/event/drama-for-kids-4-years-term-1-2026-sun-9am/
CATEGORIES:4 Years Old,Drama for Kids and Teens,Kids and Teens Workshops,Term Classes,Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260906T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20261122T100000
DTSTAMP:20260922T114822Z
CREATED:20260615T113030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T114822Z
UID:10003575-1788685200-1795341600@courtyardplayhouse.com
SUMMARY:Drama for Kids 5-6 Years Term 1 2026 Sun 9am
DESCRIPTION:JUMP TO REGISTRATION \nDrama classes for kids 5-6 years old are focused on developing confidence\, making friends and learning through play.  \nChildren will experiment with acting out different characters\, expressing emotions through facial expressions\, voice and movement. Taking place in a beautiful theatre setting and a creative\, vibrant community atmosphere\, our classes conclude with a showcase performance\, giving the children a chance to put what they have learned into practice and gain valuable stage experience in front of an audience in a professional theatre. Class sizes are strictly limited to ensure individual attention. \n Term 1: Let’s Play \nFor the first term our focus is FUN\, making the children feel comfortable\, getting to know each other\, taking turns and feeling confident to express themselves whilst learning to play good-naturedly.
URL:https://courtyardplayhouse.com/event/drama-for-kids-5-6-years-term-1-2026-sun-9am/
CATEGORIES:5-6 Years Old,Drama for Kids and Teens,Kids and Teens Workshops,Term Classes,Workshops
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