{"id":25822,"date":"2019-12-11T14:57:43","date_gmt":"2019-12-11T10:57:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/?p=25822"},"modified":"2019-12-11T14:58:56","modified_gmt":"2019-12-11T10:58:56","slug":"give-rhe-gift-of-theatre-this-festive-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/give-rhe-gift-of-theatre-this-festive-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Give The Gift Of Theatre This Festive Season"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Broadway Entertainment Group and Dubai Opera have launched a whole season of performances to look forward to during 2020 which make perfect seasonal gifts.<\/p>\n<p>The 2020 season at Dubai Opera is packed with music, performance and drama, providing plenty of choice for those who thrive on culture and creativity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For the poetry fan: <em>BROKEN WINGS<\/em> 17 \u2013 18 January 2020. Priced from AED 295.\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>An autobiographical account of Gibran Khalil Gibran\u2019s first love, <em>BROKEN WINGS<\/em> is a moving new musical adaptation of the iconic poet\u2019s 1912 masterpiece.<\/p>\n<p>New York City, 1923. An ageing Gibran narrates from his cold studio. Through poetry and music, he transports us back two decades and across continents, to turn-of-the-century Beirut. His eighteen-year-old self returns to the Middle East after five years in America, to complete his education and discover more of his heritage. He falls deeply in love with Selma Karamy, the daughter of family friend and hugely respected local businessman, Farris Karamy. However, Selma soon becomes betrothed to Mansour Bey Galib, nephew of the powerful Bishop Bulos Galib, who has one eye on the Karamy family fortune. Gibran and Selma fight to reconcile their love for one another, whilst navigating the rules, traditions and expectations that their society lays before them.<\/p>\n<p>The events of <em>BROKEN WINGS<\/em> highlight key issues of the time, yet the themes and debates raised remain increasingly relevant today, over a century later; the fight for gender equality, the freedom to love who we love, tradition versus modernity, wealth versus happiness, immigration and the importance of \u2018home\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>Written by Middle Eastern duo Nadim Naaman and Dana Al Fardan, and directed by Bronagh Lagan, produced by Ali Matar with orchestrations by Joe Davison.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Performance Times<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>17 January 2020 at 8:00pm<\/li>\n<li>18 January at 3:00pm &amp; 8:00pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Tickets<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tickets starts from AED 295<\/li>\n<li>Tickets are available for sale on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dubaiopera.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dubaiopera.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>For fun loving families: <em>LE PETIT PRINCE<\/em> 23- 25 January 2020. <\/strong><strong>Priced from AED 275<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>An extraordinary journey through the heart of dance and new circus, audiences will be completely immersed in the Little Prince\u2019s cosmic and fantastic world featuring stunning sets, costumes and video mapping technology.<\/p>\n<p>Based on the original book of Antoine de Saint-Exup\u00e9ry Editions Gallimard 1945.<\/p>\n<p>Choreography and Direction: Anne Tourni\u00e9<\/p>\n<p>Adaptation and Co-direction: Chris Mouron<\/p>\n<p>Original Music: Terry Truck<\/p>\n<p><strong>Performance Times<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Thursday 23 January 2020 at 8:00pm<\/li>\n<li>Friday 24 January 2020 at 3:00pm &amp; 8:00pm<\/li>\n<li>Saturday 25 January 2020 at 3:00pm &amp; 8:00pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Tickets<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tickets starts from AED 275<\/li>\n<li>Tickets are available for sale on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dubaiopera.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dubaiopera.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>For cultural aficionados: <em>FORMIDABLE! AZNAVOUR<\/em> 13- 14 February 2020. <\/strong><strong>Priced from AED 275<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Produced in 2016, <em>FORMIDABLE! AZNAVOUR<\/em> is a tribute to Charles Aznavour. The show takes us back to the streets of Paris in the era of \u2018Bohemia\u2019 to give us an insight into the incredible career of Charles Aznavour through his greatest songs which are known throughout the world and form an integral part of the world\u2019s musical heritage.<\/p>\n<p>Produced by the same team behind <em>Piaf! Le Spectac<\/em>le, this powerful celebration immortalizes Charles Aznavour\u2019s career in a multimedia production of images, video and original staging.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Performance Times<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Thursday 13 February 2020 at 8:00pm<\/li>\n<li>Friday 14 February 2020 at 3:00pm &amp; 8:00pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Tickets: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tickets starts from AED 275<\/li>\n<li>Tickets are available for sale on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dubaiopera.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dubaiopera.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>For literary buffs: <em>THE KITE RUNNER<\/em> 27- 29 February 2020. <\/strong><strong>Priced from AED 250<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Based on Khaled Hosseini\u2019s international bestselling novel, this haunting tale of friendship spans cultures and continents and follows one man\u2019s journey to confront his past and find redemption.<\/p>\n<p>Afghanistan is a country on the verge of war and best friends are about to be torn apart. It\u2019s a beautiful afternoon in Kabul, the skies are full of colour and the streets are full of the excitement of a kite flying tournament, but no one can foresee the terrible incident that will shatter their lives forever. Since its publication in 2003, <em>THE KITE RUNNER<\/em> has sold eight million copies worldwide. <em>THE KITE RUNNER<\/em> is adapted by Matthew Spangler and directed by Giles Croft.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Performance Times<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Thursday 27 February 2020 at 8:00 pm<\/li>\n<li>Friday 28 February 2020 at 3:00 pm &amp; 8:00 pm<\/li>\n<li>Saturday 29 February 2020 at 3:00 pm &amp; 8:00 pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Tickets<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tickets starts from AED 250<\/li>\n<li>Tickets are available for sale on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dubaiopera.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dubaiopera.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>For the modern romantic: <em>THE GREATEST LOVE OF ALL<\/em> 16-18 April 2020. <\/strong><strong>Priced from AED 275<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>THE GREATEST LOVE OF ALL STARRING BELINDA DAVIDS<\/em>, and celebrating the music of Whitney Houston, a critically acclaimed live concert honouring the talent, music and memory of Whitney Houston. Featuring the breath-taking vocals of Belinda Davids, this is a beautifully-crafted homage to one of the world\u2019s most revered singers.<\/p>\n<p>This two-hour production will fill you with joy, nostalgia and wonderment as you are taken on a heartfelt musical journey through Houston\u2019s greatest hits including <em>I Will Always Love You<\/em>, <em>I Wanna Dance With Somebody<\/em>, <em>How Will I Know<\/em>, <em>One Moment in Time<\/em>, <em>I Have Nothing<\/em>, <em>Run to You<\/em>, <em>Didn\u2019t We Almost Have It All<\/em>, <em>Greatest Love of All<\/em>, <em>I\u2019m Every Woman<\/em>, <em>Queen of the Night<\/em>, and more.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Performance Times<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Thursday 16 April 2020 at 8:00 pm<\/li>\n<li>Friday 17 April 2020 at 8:00pm<\/li>\n<li>Saturday 18 April 2020 at 8:00pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Tickets<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tickets starts from AED 275<\/li>\n<li>Tickets are available for sale on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dubaiopera.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dubaiopera.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25823\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/image009.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"530\" height=\"326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/image009.png 530w, https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/image009-300x185.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 530px) 100vw, 530px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25824\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/image007.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"517\" height=\"326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/image007.png 517w, https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/image007-300x189.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 517px) 100vw, 517px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Broadway Entertainment Group and Dubai Opera have launched a whole season of performances to look forward to during 2020 which make perfect seasonal gifts. The 2020 season at Dubai Opera is packed with music, performance and drama, providing plenty of choice for those who thrive on culture and creativity. 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