JUMP TO REGISTRATION In a working world that demands adaptability, clear communication and steady nerves, improv offers something practical: a way to train the mind to be more responsive, grounded and open. These drop-in sessions draw from Keith Johnstone’s Impro for Storytellers and translate core improvisation principles into everyday skills. Open to all experience levels. … 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
In this intensive, our international guest instructor Tim Orr explores a simple but often overlooked question: is there really a need for conflict and trouble between characters in every scene? What happens when we choose to play people who genuinely like each other? When characters get along, support one another, and share a point of … Continued
JUMP TO REGISTRATION Curious about our classes but not sure if it will suit your child? Well, now is your chance to let your kids try it out for FREE! Watch your kids participate in a workshop, meet the admin team, the instructors, ask questions and find out all about our Improv, Drama and Musical … Continued
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 their beginnings, surviving the obstacles of being different at school, saving the world and finally overcoming their biggest hurdle, their Villains! ‘My Kid’s a Superhero!’ … Continued
JUMP TO REGISTRATION Curious about our classes but not sure what improv is all about? Well, now is your chance to give it a test drive! Our Trial Class is an opportunity for you to come along and see what we do at the Playhouse for free! Participate in a workshop, meet the team, ask … Continued
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 with some genuine belly-laughs. After warming up with some fun and interactive games and scenes, our improvisers will entertain you with an evening of high … Continued
JUMP TO REGISTRATION In a working world that demands adaptability, clear communication and steady nerves, improv offers something practical: a way to train the mind to be more responsive, grounded and open. These drop-in sessions draw from Keith Johnstone’s Impro for Storytellers and translate core improvisation principles into everyday skills. Open to all experience levels. … 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
Experience our Corporate Academy first hand with an EXCLUSIVE complimentary one-hour trial session. Led by Salman Qureshi, our esteemed L&D Specialist and Lead Facilitator, the workshop will take you through several fun and engaging exercises tailored to give you a taster of our Three Main Programmes: "Yes And...", "Storytelling", and "Stage Presence". From improving team … Continued
PowerPointless, the hilarious antidote to dull corporate presentations! Each season, 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 … Continued
This Scene Was About is an improvised performance that celebrates connection, emotion and ensemble storytelling. Originally created in Bogotá, Colombia in 2017 by Italian improviser Favio Maccioni, the format grew out of an intensive workshop exploring the ideas of emotional mirroring and reading scenes as a gift. As Favio describes it, it is “a combination … Continued
This is a very special new offering for our more committed 7–8-year-old performers — a full production class designed to take students on a three-term journey towards a magical on-stage performance of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory! Unlike our life-skills focused drama classes, this course is for kids with previous theatre experience who are ready … Continued
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 with some genuine belly-laughs. After warming up with some fun and interactive games and scenes, our improvisers will entertain you with an evening of high … Continued
Tim Orr describes improv as “the process of continuously noticing.” In this intensive, our international guest instructor Tim Orr explores what that means in practice. What can we notice in scenes and stories? There are countless details, both big and small, present in every moment: the environment, objects, our characters, and the subtle shifts in … Continued
JUMP TO REGISTRATION 'There are people who prefer to say ‘Yes’, and there are people who prefer to say ‘No’. Those who say ‘Yes’ are rewarded by the adventures they have, and those who say ‘No’ are rewarded by the safety they attain.' - Keith Johnstone Go on a journey of self-discovery with us to … 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
JUMP TO REGISTRATION 'The improviser has to understand that his first skill lies in releasing his partner’s imagination.' - Keith Johnstone 'Spirit’ is an important step in learning how to put our improv principles into practice: being positive, being average, being obvious, and putting the show and audience first. This course will teach you how … Continued
Your child has been invited to join a Bring-a-Friend session at The Courtyard Playhouse. This 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. Important: Please arrange the exact class time directly with … Continued
The Audience by Peter Morgan directed by Stephen Daldry Returning to cinemas for the first time in over a decade, Helen Mirren plays Queen Elizabeth II in the Olivier and Tony Award® -winning hit production, directed by Stephen Daldry. For 60 years, Queen Elizabeth II met with each of her 12 prime ministers in a … Continued
JUMP TO REGISTRATION 'There are people who prefer to say ‘Yes’, and there are people who prefer to say ‘No’. Those who say ‘Yes’ are rewarded by the adventures they have, and those who say ‘No’ are rewarded by the safety they attain.' - Keith Johnstone Go on a journey of self-discovery with us to … Continued
JUMP TO REGISTRATION “The improviser has to be like a man walking backwards. He sees where he has been, but he pays no attention to the future. His story can take him anywhere, but he must still ‘balance’ it, and give it shape, by remembering incidents that have been shelved and reincorporating them."" - Keith … Continued
Your child has been invited to join a Bring-a-Friend session at The Courtyard Playhouse. This 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. Important: Please arrange the exact class time directly with … Continued
Your child has been invited to join a Bring-a-Friend session at The Courtyard Playhouse. This 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. Important: Please arrange the exact class time directly with … Continued
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 with some genuine belly-laughs. After warming up with some fun and interactive games and scenes, our improvisers will entertain you with an evening of high … Continued
Your child has been invited to join a Bring-a-Friend session at The Courtyard Playhouse. This 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. Important: Please arrange the exact class time directly with … 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
Your child has been invited to join a Bring-a-Friend session at The Courtyard Playhouse. This 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. Important: Please arrange the exact class time directly with … Continued
Your child has been invited to join a Bring-a-Friend session at The Courtyard Playhouse. This 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. Important: Please arrange the exact class time directly with … Continued
JUMP TO REGISTRATION Running since 2008, The Desert Monologues has seen countless Dubai actors (and non-actors) step onto our stage and into the spotlight. The Playhouse's flagship 6 week acting workshop for adults will explore script-work, improvisation and characterisation. Our experienced instructor will teach you how to get the best out of your voice and … Continued
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 with some genuine belly-laughs. After warming up with some fun and interactive games and scenes, our improvisers will entertain you with an evening of high … 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
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 their beginnings, surviving the obstacles of being different at school, saving the world and finally overcoming their biggest hurdle, their Villains! ‘My Kid’s a Superhero!’ … Continued