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october 2015
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s p e e c h l e s s i m p r o v i s e d p o w e r p o i n t Speechless puts entertainers on the spot with nothing more than a stage, a microphone and a PowerPoint deck full of random images they’ve never seen - with hilarious results.
The great Arthur Miller confronts the American dream in this dark and passionate tale. Don’t miss a stellar cast led by Mark Strong in the Young Vic’s ‘magnetic, electrifying, astonishingly bold’ production.
7 Oct at 8pm 60 aed
MET Opera Screening: La FIlle Du Regiment
Theatresports
Madcap physical comedy and impeccable coloratura come together for Natalie Dessay’s indelible portrayal of the feisty tomboy raised by a regiment of French soldiers.
tm
2 OCT at 7pm 100 aed
31 o ct 9 am - 9 p m
halloween charity
Improvathon
hindi comedy: racy Desis stand-up 4 OCT AT 8PM 50 AED
Join us for a full day of nonstop improvisational theatre including the Inter-School Improv’ Challenge and the final showdown of the Courtyard Playhouse Theatresports League 2015.
new! monday night comedy grassroots stand-up comedy featuring local up-and-coming comedians, 12 Oct at 8pm
**** free entrance! ****
Dubai Drama Group opens its season with the most revived play in the English language, Oscar Wilde’s timeless and often-quoted comedy of manners The Importance of Being Earnest.
workshops FOR DETAILS VISIT www.courtyardplayhouse.com/classes/ OR CALL 050 9861761
Giving participants a solid grounding in the different contemporary styles of improv’ that dominate the writing, acting and comedy world today.
the desert monologues
acting workshop for adults This course will take participants through a variety of drama-based activities and culminates in a performance in our theatre. It doesn’t matter what your level of experience is, if you want to act in a professional theatre and meet like-minded individuals then this is the course for you.
10 and 11 OCT - 20 NOV
OPEN DAY 3 Oct 10am-2pm Free!
LAMDA
Classes provide our young performers a platform where they can explore and communicate creative ideas, thoughts and feelings in a wide range of dramatic forms.
AGES 4-17 13 SEP - 6 DEC
guest instructor shawn kinley
** SING IT! ** MUSICAL IMPROV’
Technique AND Spirit - Master these qualities and you’ll never fail to entertain an audience.
26, 29 & 30 OCT
TRUTH IN COMEDY IMPROV’ LEVEL 1
Have fun, meet new people and learn to improvise in our lowpressure classes. Learn to take risks, on stage and in life.!
14 Nov - 14 Dec Improv Level 2 This course will develop your practical knowledge of scene structure as well as explore the rules and boundaries of improv’ that help create stories.
14 N o v - 14 D e c
Inter-School Improv’ Challenge 31 Oct
Now a recognised theatre form, groups worldwide are performing entire musicals based on audience suggestions. Whether you’ve had musical training or just enjoy singing in the shower, come to the Courtyard Playhouse and Sing it.
* 14 NOV - 14 DEC *