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Jules Verne's 'lost novel' adapted for stage

The Star Too Group are staging Are You There?. Courtesy Star Too Group

An experimental theatre company takes on a forgotten 1863 book some say predicts the future. Read Article Jules Verne's 'lost novel' adapted for stage

Justin Bieber grabbed by desperate fan on stage in Dubai

With video: A swarm of security guards rushed the stage and lunged at youth with Bieber managing to free himself and dash to the side of stage. Read Article Justin Bieber grabbed by desperate fan on stage in Dubai

Bieber late again for Dubai show - no apologies

Bieber's concert exposed the risks of a tightly choreographed performance, as there was no room for mistakes - or, as it turned out, an overeager fan. Read Article Bieber late again for Dubai show - no apologies

The Wedding Singer: the musical in Abu Dhabi

Melody Pino as Julia Sullivan and Paul Moore as Robbie Hart in The Wedding Singer. Fatima Al Marzouqi / The National

Each spring, the Abu Dhabi Choral Group produces a Broadway musical and this week, they are taking audiences back to the 1980s with The Wedding Singer, based on the hit 1998 movie starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore. Read Article The Wedding Singer: the musical in Abu Dhabi

Shaabiat Al Cartoon takes the stage in Dubai's BurJuman mall

The cartoon series that is broadcast every year during Ramadan makes its stage debut. Read Article Shaabiat Al Cartoon takes the stage in Dubai's BurJuman mall

Shazia Mirza is returning to the UAE

The award winning British/Asian Muslim comedian Shazia Mirza is returning to Dubai and Abu Dhabi this month. She talks to us about how stand-up comedy knows no boundaries. Read Article Shazia Mirza is returning to the UAE

NYUAD's adaptation of The Odyssey is all about home

The adaptation of the Greek epic The Odyssey starts on Thursday and runs until Saturday. Read Article NYUAD's adaptation of The Odyssey is all about home

Sofia Ballet performs Don Quixote at Madinate Theatre

Madinat Theatre at Souk Madinat Jumeirah and the Sofia Ballet, Bulgaria are presenting the classic story of Don Quixote, based on the novel by Spanish writer Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra. Read Article Sofia Ballet performs Don Quixote at Madinate Theatre

The complex issues in God of Carnage

When two couples meet to discuss a physical fight between their sons, things take a turn for the worse. Through this internationally renowned play God of Carnage, the French playwright Yasmina Reza investigates the complexity of human behaviour. Read Article The complex issues in God of Carnage

Eddie Griffin makes Dubai stop on first regional tour

The outspoken US stand-up hits Dubai for the first time on Friday and is expecting his show to be a blast. Just don't mention Abbottabad Read Article Eddie Griffin makes Dubai stop on first regional tour

Alchemy festival celebrates South Asia in London

The fourth annual festival, which celebrates sounds and artists from India, South Asia and the UK, is this week. Here are the highlights. Read Article Alchemy festival celebrates South Asia in London

Sweeney Todd: the musical with a sharp edge

We talk to cast members of Sweeney Todd, set for a run in Dubai. Read Article Sweeney Todd: the musical with a sharp edge

Masterpieces on the lighter side: Cantus ahead of their Dubai show

We speak to Aaron Humble, the 35 year-old tenor with award-winning American male ensemble Cantus, ahead of their performance at Ductac Mall of the Emirates on Sunday. Read Article Masterpieces on the lighter side: Cantus ahead of their Dubai show

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