JUMP TO REGISTRATION Let us take your child on a magical journey where they will creatively explore the wonderful and imaginative world of picture books by some of their favourite authors in our beautiful theatre! Our unique Spring Camp will nurture and stimulate your child's passion for storytelling, develop literacy skills and build confidence through … Continued
JUMP TO REGISTRATION Sign your child up for our Acting Spring Camp and let them explore the worlds created by Disney and Pixar through theatre! It will be a fun week filled with self-expression and spontaneity, where young performers develop valuable life skills that help build confidence and overcome anxieties. Performing on stage can be … 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, Public Speaking … Continued
JUMP TO REGISTRATION In today’s business world, those who are confident risk-takers who are able to adapt quickly to change and aren’t afraid to fail, tend to rise above the rest. Improv exercises can help to give you the edge by increasing your confidence, mental agility and willingness to take risks. Join us for three … Continued
Does your audience care about your story? If you stopped performing, would anyone yell "WHAT HAPPENS NEXT!!!????" When an audience member says they remember a story you created years ago and tells you the details of the characters and outcomes, isn't that more rewarding than performing filler that is forgotten before the show is over? … Continued
The Courtyard Playhouse is beyond pleased to introduce our brand-new community theatre night, Friday Night Spotlight. This exciting monthly special is a celebration of creativity and experimentation, where community members and in-house performers take the stage to try out fresh ideas and showcase their talents in a supportive, welcoming environment. Act One features performances from … 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 brand new 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 … Continued
JUMP TO REGISTRATION Drama classes for kids 5-6 years old are focused on developing confidence, being part of a group and learning through play. Children 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 … Continued
JUMP TO REGISTRATION Drama classes for Preteens 9-11 years old are focused on storytelling, vocal and physical work and creating collaboratively. Pre-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 … 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.Tonight we are thrilled to welcome Shawn Kinley, all the way from Canada to share our stage! ★★★★★ 'The best way to … Continued
JUMP TO REGISTRATION Drama classes for Teens 12-14 years old are focused on ensemble work, stagecraft and managing anxiety. Our 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 … Continued
JUMP TO REGISTRATION Would 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? Whether it's for performance or just a fun hobby, improvisation skills can make pre-teens more aware of the subtle messages all around them. … Continued
Does your audience care about your story? If you stopped performing, would anyone yell "WHAT HAPPENS NEXT!!!????" When an audience member says they remember a story you created years ago and tells you the details of the characters and outcomes, isn't that more rewarding than performing filler that is forgotten before the show is over? … Continued
JUMP TO REGISTRATION In today’s business world, those who are confident risk-takers who are able to adapt quickly to change and aren’t afraid to fail, tend to rise above the rest. Improv exercises can help to give you the edge by increasing your confidence, mental agility and willingness to take risks. Join us for three … Continued
.سريع وعفوي، غير متوقع، ومضحك بشدة .يجتمع عشرات من الممثلين الموهوبين في دبي لليلة مليئة بالمشاهد والأغاني والألعاب بناءً على اقتراحات الجمهور .نقوم بتسجيل اللاعبين على مقياس من 1 إلى 5، وبعد كل جولة، يتم استبعاد اللاعبين ذوي الدرجات الأقل !عندما يبقى واحد فقط، يتم تتويجهم بلقب المايسترو .هذا العرض لا يتطلب تذاكر. يرجى فقط … Continued
JUMP TO REGISTRATION Our 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. We will explore songs and scenes from across a broad range of musicals styles, giving students an opportunity to … Continued
JUMP TO REGISTRATION Join our Drama Youth Ensemble to hone your theatre craft and work towards producing a full production on our stage! This 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 the different … Continued
JUMP TO REGISTRATION 'If you believe you're good already, you don't need to do extra stuff to impress us. Your best work comes when you're absorbed; because then your ego is away.' - Keith Johnstone This course will examine more niche areas of improvisation like genre work, status, puppetry, mime, and more advanced scene-work. As … 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 Our 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. We will explore songs and scenes from across a broad range of musicals styles, giving students an opportunity to … Continued
JUMP TO REGISTRATION Would 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? Whether it's for performance or just a fun hobby, improvisation skills can make young adults more aware of the subtle messages all around … Continued
JUMP TO REGISTRATION Drama classes for kids 4 years old are focused on developing confidence, being part of a group and learning through play. Children 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 … Continued
JUMP TO REGISTRATION Drama classes for kids 5-6 years old are focused on developing confidence, being part of a group and learning through play. Children 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 … Continued
JUMP TO REGISTRATION Our 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. We will explore songs and scenes from across a broad range of musicals styles, giving students an opportunity to … Continued
JUMP TO REGISTRATION Our 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. We will explore songs and scenes from across a broad range of musicals styles, giving students an opportunity to … Continued
JUMP TO REGISTRATION Drama classes for Preteens 9-11 years old are focused on storytelling, vocal and physical work and creating collaboratively. Pre-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 … Continued
JUMP TO REGISTRATION Our 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. We will explore songs and scenes from across a broad range of musicals styles, giving students an opportunity to … Continued
JUMP TO REGISTRATION Would 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? Whether it's for performance or just a fun hobby, improvisation skills can make teens more aware of the subtle messages all around them. … Continued
JUMP TO REGISTRATION In this exciting and interactive Storytime performance, we team up with the kids in the audience to craft a brand new, amazing adventure each week! With the kids guiding the action and creating the characters, our talented improvisers fearlessly jump into action, whether it's building a spaceship, catching Santa, or battling a … Continued
Youth Jam Special with Shawn Kinley! Join us for a special edition of our Youth Jam—an exciting improv session designed for teens to connect, create, and have fun in a welcoming, pressure-free environment. For this session, we are excited to host world-renowned improv instructor Shawn Kinley as our special guest! With nearly 40 years of … Continued
Written and performed by Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Fleabag, Killing Eve) and directed by Vicky Jones Fleabag is a rip-roaring look at some sort of woman living her sort of life. Following a box-office record-breaking run in cinemas in 2019, the one-woman show returns to cinemas to the big screen this summer. Fleabag may seem oversexed, emotionally … 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
Truth or tall tale? You decide. In Pants on Fire, Canadian improv veteran Shawn Kinley invites you into a world of surprising stories—some true, some entirely made up. Through recognisable themes and shared experiences, performers spin believable lies and unbelievable truths, and it’s up to you, the audience, to figure out who’s fibbing. Think you’ve … 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. Tonight we are thrilled to welcome Shawn Kinley, all the way from Canada to share our stage! ★★★★★ 'The best way … 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 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
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 '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
Get ready for the ultimate comedy challenge—PowerPointless, the hilarious antidote to dull corporate presentations! Each 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, … 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 In this SUPER SPECIAL and interactive Storytime performance, we team up with local children's author Helen Farmer to bring her stories to life on stage with the help of your kids! With the kids guiding the action and creating the characters, our talented improvisers fearlessly jump into action, whether it's building 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 'In life most of us are highly skilled at suppressing action. Bad improvisers block action often with a high degree of skill. Good improvisers develop action.' - Keith Johnstone 'Technique’ will take you through the mechanics of improvisation with a focus on Keith Johnstone games and exercises, what they aim to achieve, … 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 games and scenes, our two Ahmed’s take to the stage for our first ever bilingual Improv … 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 What sets great leaders apart is their ability to inspire, to rally their team behind a cause, a strategy or a brand. We know you are passionate about your business, but imagine how influential you could be if you had the power to convey your passion effectively and authentically in a way that inspired … Continued
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!’ will have the … Continued
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Al Quoz 1, Dubai, UAE
