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Dubai Community Theatre & Arts Centre (DUCTAC) Level 2, Mall of the Emirates, P.O. Box 117748, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Phone: +971 4 3414 777 Fax: +971 4 3414 445 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ductac.org

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Coming Soon

DUCTAC’s alternative art platform will return for a third year with MinD – Dubai Contemporary and will be curated this year by the celebrated artist and curator Mohammed Kazem.

MinD (Made in Dubai) features work by locallybased artists using contemporary media and conceptual approaches to art making. The exhibition sees experimental artworks in a range of media showcased throughout the DUCTAC complex. Intended to give visitors an insight into the local art scene, MinD is made of work by artists of various nationalities all of whom live, work and produce art in Dubai. The initiative serves to advance cultural dialogue within Dubai by encouraging fresh thinking and opening up new ways of viewing and appreciating contemporary art in the UAE. MinD 2012 will also include exhibition programming and a month long residency for two selected international artists to produce work specifically for the exhibition.

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Venue Gallery of Light Free Event Celebrated Chinese artist Hu Yongkai will exhibit a series of brand new works for the first time as part of Season 2011/12. Brought to DUCTAC’s Gallery of Light by Beijing China Painting & Calligraphy Collector Association, this brand new exhibition is a chance to see Hu Yongkai’s “Chinese interpretation of an Arabian world.” Created over the course of one year, this series of paintings depicts Arabian culture in Hu Yongkai’s unique style, which fuses the form and technique of Chinese painting with the vivid colour of Western art. The exhibition consists of over 60 exquisitely composed works, including scenes inspired by Hu’s visits to the Middle East and the UAE, and paintings portraying his more typical subject: elegant Chinese ladies at leisure. The works are divided into three series: Arab Theme, Chinese Theme and Faces of Muslims – a collection of delightful portraits whose subjects which will be familiar to anyone living in or visiting the UAE.

Hu Yongkai was born in Beijing in 1945 and attended the prestigious Central Academy of Fine Arts. From 1964 to 1985 he served as an art director at the Shanghai Animation Film Studio, and then lectured at the Fine Arts College of Shanghai University before moving to Hong Kong in 1988. He is now a resident of the United States and divides his time between his home in California and studio in Hong Kong. He has exhibited in and received awards at a number of national art exhibitions including the Century Chinese Painting Exhibition, China Contemporary Painting Exhibition in the British Museum, Hong Kong Art Biennale, Beijing International Fine Arts Biennale and the Shenzhen International Ink and Wash Biennale. He has held solo exhibitions in Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Taipei, Singapore, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Tokyo, amongst others.

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His works have been collected by organizations such as the National Art Museum of China, Shanghai Gallery, Hong Kong Art Gallery, Hong Kong Cultural Museum, Beijing Gallery, Denmark Royal Art Gallery, HSBC, Citibank, and by both domestic and international collectors. 04

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Mon 16 Jan - Mon 6 Feb 2012 Venue Gallery of Light Free Event Artists Bridget Baker Dineo Seshee Bopape Doris Bloom Jacques Coetzer Teboho Edkins Simon Gush & Dorothee Kreutzfeldt William Kentridge Donna Kukama Michael MacGarry Nandipha Mntambo Zanele Muholi Cedric Nunn Robin Rhode Berni Searle Lerato Shadi Penny Siopis Gregg Smith Johan Thom Conceptualised by Abrie Fourie, artist, photographer, curator and art facilitator

Museum of the Royal Veterinary College in London • production assistant Wayne Binitie

An exhibition of films by South African artists, Mine’s title embraces both meanings of the word, referring not only to deep level mining, but also to the concept of personal ownership. The works featured have been chosen for their diversity, yet despite their obvious differences each piece sees the artist make reference to himself or herself in their work; either in person or as an actor, model, observer, interviewer or instigator. Mine seeks to explore the myriad ways in which we identify and position our ‘selves’, and is the first time that the UAE has ever hosted a Contemporary South African art exhibition. Whether creating from a local or a diasporal perspective, and no matter how varied the themes and artistic strategies may be, all the works presented here are centred in one way or another around specifically ‘South African’ issues. At the heart of the exhibition are works by internationally-renowned artists William Kentridge and Robin Rhode. Kentridge is known for his evocative prints, charcoal drawings, animated films and theatre works that reflect the complexity of a South African society brutalised by decades of apartheid. Kentridge has had major exhibitions at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (2009); Philadelphia Museum of Art (2008); Moderna Museet, Stockholm (2007); and Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (2004), among others. He has been recognised with many awards, including the Sharjah Biennale 6 prize, Carnegie Prize (Carnegie Museum of Art) and the Goslar Kaisserring Award. Robin Rhode approaches his multidisciplinary and unconventional art practice through the high energy of street inventiveness and youth culture, often drawing on the subcultural codes of hip hop, popular sports, film and fashion to render the everyday as art. Rhode’s work is included in the collections of numerous international institutions, including The Museum of Modern Art (MOMA), New York; Guggenheim Museum, New York; the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Smithsonian Institution, Washington DC; the Honart Museum Collection, Tehran; and the Goetz Collection in Munich, amongst others. 2004 • animation • 2 minutes 22 seconds • courtesy of the artist, Berlin

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Every summer Learn, rehearse and perform in legendary musicals alongside the stars

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2010 - Hairspray

2011 - West Side Story

SPOTLIGHT ACADEMY @ DUCTAC

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Venue Centrepoint Theatre

Venue Centrepoint Theatre

Price Stalls: 185 AED, Balcony: 165 AED Allocated Seating

Price Stalls: 185 AED, Balcony: 145 AED Allocated Seating

For Ages 3+

For Ages 6+

Times 15 Dec : 2.00pm & 4.30pm 16 Dec : 11.00am & 4.00pm 17 Dec : 11.00am, 2.00pm & 7.00pm

Times 4 Jan : 8.00pm 5 Jan : 6.00pm & 8.30pm

“This production looks and feels absolutely right” Worthing Herald

“Sharmila Kamte is a millisecond faster and more controlled in her moves…her technique more secure and her energy more vibrant. Even in practice she throws herself into the routines, all flashing teeth and tossing hair: this is a dancer. ‘She’s awesome,’ says one student, and others nod in agreement” The National

“Vienna Festival Ballet, with its talented array of young artistes, ensures you won’t see dancers going through the motions” Oxford Times www.viennafestivalballet.com

Art For All presents

THE NUTCRACKER Audiences will have a rare opportunity to watch Tchaikovsky’s famous classical ballet The Nutcracker when the highly acclaimed Vienna Festival Ballet perform at DUCTAC’s Centrepoint Theatre. This heart-warming and enchanting traditional tale, one of the best-loved ballets of all time, follows the adventures of Clara and her nutcracker doll, which magically transforms into a princely soldier. The Prince and Clara combat the Mouse King and join the Sugar Plum Fairy for a wonderful trip to a kingdom made entirely of sweets.

“Sharmila Kamte’s name is synonymous with the dance scene in the UAE. She is not only a talented and professional dancer, but also an inspiration to many young people who long to dance in her footsteps” Women’s Health and Fitness www.sharmiladance.com

Sharmila Dance Gala

Featuring an array of dance styles and professional ballet dancers, many flown in especially from two of Europe’s most prestigious dance companies, the Sharmila Dance Gala is set to bring audiences a night to remember for a long time! At the heart of the show will be the ever-popular Sharmila Dance Company, whose professional company dancers will be performing some of their most popular choreographies. Professional ballet dancers from the prestigious Stuttgart Company (David Moore and Elisa Badenes) and Estonian National Ballet Company (William Moore and Hannah Carter) are going to deliver a memorable performance of the classic Pas de deux from Sleeping Beauty and The Nutcracker, as well as two more contemporary pieces, Little Monsters and Time. Loredana Elena Teodorescu, formerly a principal at Opera Ballet Company, Bucharest, and now resident in Dubai, will be performing the unforgettable Swan Lake Pas de deux with Columbian dancer Jose Luis Quiceno. Finally, El Firulete BNF Dance Company will bring fiery Latin passion to this spectacular show. The Salsa World Champions will ignite the stage, performing Tango and Salsa choreographies with their locally-based performers.

No matter what your age, this fabulous production brings the magic of ballet to life through glamorous costumes, beautiful sets, inspired choreography by Sheila Styles, and energetic performances from some of the world’s best dancers. Vienna Festival Ballet’s The Nutcracker promises to be a delightful treat for ballet fans and interested observers alike.

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Sun 27 - Tue 29 November 2011 Venue Kilachand Studio Price Complete three day package: 200 AED Daily pass: 75 AED For Ages 10+ Daily programme 11.00am - 3.30pm Film screening 3.30pm - 7.00pm Filmmaking Workshops 7.15pm - 9.00pm Film screening followed by panel discussion www.documentaryvoices.com

DOCUMENTARY VOICES :

FOCUSED ON WOMEN Since 2008, Documentary Voices has been a highlight of the documentary film calendar in the UAE. The event showcases some of the country’s most promising young film-makers, while spreading awareness of how the documentary medium can deliver messages to society about pressing issues. This year, the fourth edition of Documentary Voices, in association with Alliance Française and in partnership with DUCTAC, has the theme of ‘Women and Careers’. The event will open with the UAE premiere screening of Carla’s Way – The Rise Of A First Lady – a French documentary on the life of Carla Bruni, the famous wife of French president Nicolas Sarkozy. Over the next three days, five French feature-length biographical films of career women will be screened, together with five documentaries from Iran and 12 documentaries and short films by Emirati woman film-makers. The event will also feature two exciting film-making workshops run by Nujoom Al Ghanim, the awardwinning Emirati documentary maker and poet, and Khalid Al Budoor, the acclaimed Emirati script writer and poet.

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Sat 3 - Mon 5 December 2011 Venue Centrepoint Theatre Free Event For Ages 16+ (except Dec 5th 18+) Co-presented by Information Division, Commercial Office of the Republic of China to Dubai and DUCTAC DUCTAC is proud to present a selection of the finest works of revered Taiwanese American director Ang Lee, recognised across the globe as one of today’s greatest contemporary film-makers.

ANG LEE

FILM FESTIVAL

Five selected films will be shown, starting with Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, and the festival will include a screening of his legendary New York University graduate school thesis work Fine Line. Supported by the Commercial Office of the Republic of China to Dubai, the festival is a mustattend event not just for fans of Ang Lee, but for fans of great films. December 3

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) Li Mu Bai’s mission to recover a magical sword that has suddenly disappeared is made all the more difficult by his love for Yu Shu Lien. Set in the final glorious years of the Qing dynasty, the film features blistering martial arts scenes, remarkable acting and breathtaking visuals. Winner of 80 awards, including the Academy Award, BAFTA and Golden Globe for Best Foreign Language Film, BAFTA and Golden Globe for Best Director and the Academy Award and BAFTA for Best Original Score. Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director. December 4

Sense and Sensibility (1995) This wonderful adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic novel follows the Dashwood family, who are almost penniless after the death of their patriarch, and the romantic fortunes of sisters Elenor and Marianne as they support one another through death, hardship and heartbreak. Winner of the BAFTA Awards for Best Film, Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress and Golden Globes for Best Film – Drama and Best Screenplay. Nominated for seven Academy awards, including Best Picture. Eat Drink Man Woman (1994) Mr. Chu, the greatest living chef in Taipei, has struggled with his three grown and rebellious daughters since his wife died years ago. When nagging widow Mrs Liang moves in next door, everyone wonders if she could be suitable for Mr. Chu; but then pregnancy, separation, death and true love all come along. 14

Nominated for the Academy Award, BAFTA and Golden Globe for Best Foreign Language Film and for Best Director and Best Screenplay at the Independent Spirit Awards. Winner of Best Film at the Asia-Pacific Film Festival and Best Foreign Film at the Kansas City Film Critics Circle Awards. December 5

The Wedding Banquet (1993) With a bulging bank account and beautiful American home Wai-Tung Gao’s only problem is his parents in Taiwan – who wonder why he’s never got married. His marriage of convenience to artist Wei-Wei looks set to solve the issue, but the announcement that his parents are to fly to the States to help plan a lavish wedding sets in motion a series of events that threatens all of Wai-Tung’s relationships. Winner of the Golden Space Needle at the Seattle International Film Festival and the Golden Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival. Nominated for the Academy Award and Golden Globe for Best Foreign Language Film. Fine Line (1984) Lee’s 1984 graduation thesis film draws on his Taiwanese Heritage in its portrayal of migrant Americans in New York’s Chinatown and Little Italy. This 43 minute film about a Chinese-American girl and an Italian-American boy won The New York Film Academy’s awards for Best Film and Best Director. Pushing Hands (1992) Mr. Chu, a retired Tai Chi coach from Taiwan, lives in the USA with his only son, Alex, whose wife regards Mr. Chu, who speaks no English, as an intruder. As relations become more strained, Mr. Chu meets a widow whom Alex thinks could make a fine wife for his father, resolving the tensions that threaten to tear the family apart. Nominated for the Academy Award and Golden Globe for Best Foreign Language Film. 15

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WedNESDAY 18 January 2012 Time 8.00pm For Ages 10+ Venue Centrepoint Theatre Price 250 AED, 200 AED & 150 AED Friends of Bethlehem University present

Passions of East and West A Musical Evening with

Zeina Barhoum

Acclaimed Arab soprano Zeina Barhoum is making her DUCTAC debut performance in Passions of East and West as part of Season 2011/12. Ms. Barhoum’s talent combines innovation and creativity, while embracing the many rich aspects of Arabic popular songs. Her arrival on the formative Arabic music scene was heralded by her recent successful performances in London and the Jerash Festival. Accompanied by talented violinist and conductor Mohamad Hamami and his Oriental Ensemble, Ms. Barhoum’s repertoire promises to ignite passions in lovers of eastern and western music alike.

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FriDAY 18 November 2011 Time 8.00pm Venue Centrepoint Theatre Price VIP Regular Friends of DUCTAC Student Allocated Seating

: 200 AED : 130 AED : 110 AED : 50 AED

For Ages 6+ Opera and music lovers alike are set to be delighted by La Traviata di G. Verdi in Forma di Concerto, a concert version of Verdi’s legendary opera La Traviata. Brought to life by some of the most gifted vocalists and musicians from Italy, America and Moldova, this unmissable performance will feature three vocal artists singing the roles of the leads, accompanied by two of Dubai’s finest pianists.

La Traviata

Di G. Verdi In Forma Di Concerto

La Traviata (‘The Fallen Woman’), itself based on La dame aux Camélias (1852), a play adapted from Alexandre Dumas’ novel Fils, is perhaps the most famous opera of legendary Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi, one of the most influential composers of the 19th century. Even now his works are frequently performed in opera houses throughout the world and dominate the standard repertoire a century and a half after they were composed.

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The Italian opera singer Monica De Rosa McKay takes on the role of doomed courtesan Violetta Valèry. Born in Naples, Monica graduated with Honours from Bologna Conservatory and continued studying with Maestro Luciano Pavarotti and Maestro Carlo Bergonzi at the Accademia Musicale Chigiana in Siena. Since leaving her native Italy she has lived and performed in a host of countries across Europe, North and South America before arriving in her current home, Dubai, where she has performed in several successful Opera Concerts over the past three years. Violetta’s young lover, Alfredo Germont, will be played by international tenor Marc Heller, who has performed with Placido Domingo, Anna Netrebko and Roberto Alagna, and received critical acclaim for his internationally-broadcast performance as Radames in Verdi’s Aida at the Pyramids in Egypt. Talented Italian baritone Daniel Giulianini will sing the role of Alfredo’s unyielding father Giorgio Germont. Daniel is a rising star in the world of international opera who made his debut in 2009 at the Capri Opera Festival. His memorable performance in the title role of Mozart’s famous opera The Marriage of Figaro at the San Carlo Theatre in Naples, Italy launched a career that has continued with many notable performances throughout Europe. The trio will be accompanied by Moldavian pianists Vitali MihaIiuc and Larisa Capatina, both of whom studied at the Academy of Music, Theatre and Fine Arts in Chisinau with prominent piano professor Ludmila Vaverko. Based in Dubai, Vitali’s career started when he was studying at the Musical Lyceum of S.Rachmaninoff, and every year since 2000 has presented recitals at the Republican Philharmonic in Chishinau. He recently became Licentiate of London College of Music, Diploma in Performance. Since the age of five Larisa has shone in numerous local and international competitions and concerts, and is now also a highly-respected vocal and choir concertmaster and piano teacher. 19

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Time 8.00pm Venue Centrepoint Theatre Price VIP : 500 AED Stalls : 300 AED & 200 AED Balcony : 150 AED Student : 50 AED Allocated Seating For Ages 8+ www.charbelrouhana.net

With previous concerts at DUCTAC having confirmed their ever-green appeal, Mohamad Hamami and Sharq Orchestra are once again returning to DUCTAC with exciting guest performer Charbel Rouhana to enthral and entertain music fans of all persuasions. Charbel Rouhana is regarded by many as Lebanon’s finest oud player; this will be his second appearance with Sharq, and the combination of their masterful playing and the charismatic leadership of Mohamad Hamami will once again be compelling and mesmerising. This special New Year Concert will feature captivating interpretations and unreserved performances of Arabic classics and their own compositions.

About Mohamad Hamami & Sharq Orchestra When Mohamad Hamami created Sharq Orchestra in 2008, the unique concept brought together 45 musicians from 22 nations with the aim of bringing music in general, and Arabic music in particular, to a wider audience. Hamami leads, conducts and plays solo violin with his orchestra, and describes Sharq music as “orchestral in shape, classical in technique and lively at heart.” About Charbel Rouhana Charbel Rouhana was drawn to the oud, the most popular string instrument in Middle Eastern music, because it reflected the oriental ambience of his beloved homeland. Born in Amchit, Lebanon in 1965, Charbel earned a Diploma in oud performance and an MA in musicology. He is the author of eight books describing modern styles, techniques and methods of oud playing, and is a teacher at USEK (The Holy Spirit University) and at Lebanon’s National Conservatory of Music.

NEW YEAR Concert with

MOHAMAD HAMAMI, Sharq Orchestra AND

Special Guest

Charbel Rouhana

Rouhana won the Murex d’Or in 2000 (Musician of the Year) and was awarded First Prize at the 1990 Hirayama, Japan competition for the composition Hymn of Peace. Charbel has composed music for choreographer Abdul Halim Caracalla’s shows, including 2000 and 2 Nights (2002), Andalusia, The Lost Glory (1997) and Elissa, Queen of Carthage (1995), as well as the overture of TV series Fares Bani Marwan (2004) and the original music of the films Sayedat Al-Kasr (2004) and Living Martyr (2000).

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Thu 16 - Sat 18 February 2012 Time 8.00pm Venue Centrepoint Theatre Price VIP : 250 AED Stalls : 150 AED Balcony : 120 AED Friends of DUCTAC Stalls : 125 AED Balcony : 100 AED Students : 50 AED Allocated Seating For Ages 8+ “Possibly the best gala evening of musical theatre you are ever likely to see” The Public Reviews “The show was pure five star quality – would recommend to every opera buff or theatre groupie” Britevents.com www.gingerboy.me

A TOUCH OF WEST END

Following last year’s enormous success, DUCTAC presents another spectacular event from the producers of Three Phantoms! A Touch of West End is described as ‘an evening of musical mayhem’ and will feature five top performers from West End shows, including Matthew Camelle, one of last year’s Three Phantoms. The singers will perform and host for three evenings, celebrating some of the world’s most successful musicals – including Sunset Boulevard, Les Misérables, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, We Will Rock You and Mamma Mia – and delighting musical theatre fans with unique backstage insights and anecdotes about performing on the stages of London’s West End. A Touch of West End has already performed all over the UK, winning five star plaudits for its commitment to top West End standards and quality entertainment comprising intrigue, humour and knockout music with heart-stirring performances! The West End talent will be accompanied by James McKeon, Musical Director of the new smash hit West End musical Ghost, on piano and renowned cellist Yvonne Marie Parsons.

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Price Adults: AED 100, Children (12 to 16 yrs): AED 50 For Ages 8+ www.phenomen.ch

Consulate General of Switzerland and Swiss Art Gate UAE present

Swiss DayS:

Phenomen – Voci d’oro

Passion, Feeling, Pride and Power - 4 Tenors The second of this year’s Swiss Days will see the hugely talented and versatile vocal group Phenomen – Voci d’Oro take to the stage for a full evening of entertainment, delivering classic hits from all eras. With powerful voices matched to years of performing experience, the four tenors that make up Phenomen – Erwin Schneider, Stefan Baumann, Patrick Heller and Yves Jaquillard – deliver more vocal passion, emotion, pride and power than you would have thought possible. Phenomen regularly perform at some of the most prestigious venues in their native Switzerland; they have also received the highly-coveted Swiss Prix Walo Award and have performed as finalists on the Swiss TV Show Die grössten Schweizer Talente (The Greatest Swiss Talent).

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FrI 11 - Sat 12 November 2011

Time 8.30pm

Time 8.00pm

For Ages 10+

Venue Centrepoint Theatre

Venue Centrepoint Theatre

Price 300 AED, 150 AED & 100 AED Allocated Seating

Free Event Performed in Arabic

EMIRATI THEATRICAL SEASON

For Ages 16+ “This is a smart and subtle play that understands that there are no easy answers as people evolve and relationships settle into routine...” Daily News “David Margulies has drawn one of the most complex and convincing portraits of a marriage in recent history...” Wall Street Journal Exquity Events presents

DINNER WITH FRIENDS

The seventh edition of the Emirati Theatrical Season will this year form an integral part of Season 2011/12 at DUCTAC, with free performances of some of the finest plays created by UAE National talent. Organised by the Theatrical Association of the UAE, with Dubai performances supported by Dubai Culture & Arts Authority, the Emirati Theatrical Season helps to develop and encourage the country’s thriving theatrical scene by showing plays that are between 40 and 50 minutes long. Visitors to the Emirati Theatrical Season will be entertained by some of the most promising writing, directing and acting talent bred right here in the UAE. The plays selected to be shown at DUCTAC are: Baytah – produced by The Modern Theatre in Sharjah; written by Morie Alhalyan and directed by Naji Alhai Garmosha – produced by Dubai Ahli Theatre; written by Abdullah Saleh and directed by Ahmad Al Ansari Al Rihan – produced by Hatta Culture & Heritage Association; written and directed by Ali Jamal Aar Alwaqar – produced by Diba Culture & Arts Association; written and directed by Abdullah Zaid Asayel – produced by Kalba Association for Arts and Folklore; written by Ismaeel Abdullah and directed by Faisal Aldarmaki 26

Pulitzer-winning play Dinner with Friends is back by popular demand! Following its resounding success at DUCTAC earlier in 2011, which saw sell-out shows, insatiable demand for tickets and a large number of requests for a repeat, Donald Margulies’ award-winning play returns as part of Season 2011/12. Directed by Feroz Khan, Dinner with Friends follows four friends – two married couples – who are at different ages and stages of their lives. We witness the effects of the breakup of one couple on the other, who at first feel compelled to choose sides but then begin to question the strength of their own seemingly tranquil marriage. Starring renowned and highly-decorated actors Tisca Chopra, Vinay Jain, Perizaad Zorabian and Joy Sengupta, all veterans of stage and screens small and large, this much-loved play is once again destined to elicit a heartfelt and appreciative response from audiences.

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WED 30 NOV - Fri 2 DEC 2011

TueSDAY 20 December 2011

30 Nov - Kilachand Studio 7.00pm Dubomedy Arts School Night - ‘Mix Tape: Comedy and Tap Dance Special’ 9.00pm Improv Revolution! (Free entry)

Time 8.30pm

1 Dec - Kilachand Studio 7.00pm Arabic Theatre Presentation (Free entry) 8.00pm Local Theatre & Performance Art Night! (Free entry)

Free Event

Venue Centrepoint Theatre For Ages 10+ Performed in Arabic

2 Dec - Centrepoint Theatre 2:30pm The Theatre Experiment featuring Star Too Troupe and Resuscitation Theatre Tickets: AED 100 8.00pm The BIG Comedy Show with Hollywood Legend Michael Winslow! Tickets: regular AED 175 & VIP AED 250 For Ages 10+ (except for Local Theater & Performance night 13+) “Simply astonishing!” The UK Guardian “One can only marvel at the complexity and quality of the audio Winslow is capable of creating” The British Comedy Guide www.dipaf.com

The second annual Dubomedy International Performing Arts Festival (DIPAF) promises a rambunctious three-day comedy spectacular with laughs aplenty! Starting with the Dubomedy Arts School students’ ‘Mix Tape: Comedy and Tap Dance Special’, the party continues with ‘Improv Revolution!’, a 60 minute high-impact show filled with audience interaction. Day 2, comprising ‘Arabic Theatre Presentation’ and ‘Local Theatre & Performance Art Night’, will feature some of the most talented local and international poets, theatre artists, musicians and dancers. Expect original and edgy multi-disciplinary pieces performed by every kind of act – from solos to ensembles. The increase in hilarity will necessitate a move to the Centrepoint Theatre on Day 3, when ‘The Theatre Experiment’ will deliver a double header of visual delight and powerful storytelling to create an ‘out of the box’ conceptual experience. Bringing the festival to a close and the house to its feet will be ‘The BIG Comedy Show’, where Hollywood legend Michael Winslow (Sgt. ‘Motor Mouth’ Jones in the Police Academy films) will combine staggering special effects, astounding sounds and extraordinary noises. Michael is the master of vocal gymnastics, a true comedy star – and not to be missed! 28

Dubomedy presents

2nd Annual

Dubomedy

International Performing Arts Festival (DIPAF)

Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Majid Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority, the Dubai Festival for Youth Theatre, now in its fifth year, promotes young Emirati and Arab theatre talent with the aim of bringing the best of contemporary Arab theatre to Dubai. Every year the festival recognises excellence in youth theatre with an array of awards, including Best Play, Best Director, Best Script, Best Male Actor and Best Female Actress and honours an Emirati theatre personality, whose pioneering work in theatre and accomplishments serve as inspiration. The Festival has witnessed a 60% increase in submissions from 2010, drawing record entries from all the 16 theatre groups established in the UAE, and two international submissions, confirming its role as a key contributor to the UAE’s theatre scene.

Youth Theatre

Winner Showcase

This showcase is a real treat for the UAE’s theatre loving audiences as it features the winner of the Best Play award from this year’s Dubai Festival of Youth Theatre.

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Time Thu 23 : 7.30pm Fri 24 & Sat 25 : 2.30pm & 7.30pm

Time 8.00pm

Venue Kilachand Studio Price 80 AED

Price Adults: AED 100, Children (12 to 16 yrs): AED 50

For Ages 10+

For Ages 8+

“British genre hoppers 1927 conjure up this gorgeously grim world in a technically brilliant blend of live music, physical theatre and animation...This is an entrancing show. Don’t miss it” Sydney Morning Herald

www.fullhouse.ch

“Brilliantly inventive, funny, poignant and visually entrancing, it’s a treat” Sunday Telegraph

Consulate General of Switzerland and Swiss Art Gate UAE present

www.19-27.co.uk

The Animals and Children Took to the Streets Trust no one! Suspect even your own shadow! Welcome to the Bayou, a part of the city feared and loathed wherein lies the infamous Bayou Mansions; a sprawling, stinking tenement block, where curtain-twitchers and peeping-toms live side by side, and the wolf... is always at the door. When Agnes Eaves and her daughter arrive late one night, does it signal hope in this hopeless place, or has the real horror only just begun? Seamlessly synchronising live music, performance and storytelling with stunning films and animation, this is the wickedly twisted new tale from 1927, the multiple award-winning company behind the international hit Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea. We invite you on a theatrical journey of startling originality – like a giant novel burst into life. 30

FriDAY 3 February 2012 Venue Centrepoint Theatre

SWISS DAYS:

Duo Fullhouse Action Comedy

With a sense of humour rooted somewhere between New York and Effretikon, Switzerland, Full House’s extravagant act somehow combines naughty Big Apple glamour and Swiss countryside naivety to produce a spellbinding performance of action comedy. Producers and performers Henry Camus and Gaby Schmutz explore cultural clashes, polyglot puns, improbable balancing acts and the juggling of everything from clubs to furniture, transforming the stage into a feast of entertainment that’s as extraordinary as it is witty. With a repertoire covering everything from comic cabaret to superb acrobatics, Full House have won several national prizes on both stage and television, and continuously enthral audiences all over the world. Highlights so far include a special performance for the late King Hassan II of Morocco, a slot at the World Performance Festival in Japan, an extended guest run at the Casino Cabaret in Monte Carlo and television appearances in ten different countries. 31

ABOUT DUCTAC Dubai Community Theatre & Arts Centre (DUCTAC) is the first modern, non-profit, cross-community creative centre in the Gulf. It was created by local theatre-lovers, arts enthusiasts, artists and business people who recognised the need for an entertainment and educational centre for the community and future generations of Dubai. Myriad performances, installations, exhibitions, classes and events take place in DUCTAC every week, providing entertainment and education in almost every creative genre. DUCTAC plays an integral role in the creative and cultural development of Dubai by producing and facilitating a wide variety of events and participatory activities for Dubai’s multi-national and multi-cultural residents and visitors.

The Centrepoint Theatre Seating Plan

Location & Directions Dubai Community Theatre & Arts Centre (DUCTAC) Level 2, Mall of the Emirates

Inaugurated in 2006 by HRH Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, wife of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, DUCTAC spans nearly 80,000 square feet (approximately 7,500 m2) and includes: • A state of the art 543-seat theatre • A fully equipped studio theatre • A high specification visual arts gallery • Three dance/rehearsal studios • 18 art studios, workshops and classrooms, including a pottery and mosaic workshop • Food and beverage facilities Once you reach the Mall of The Emirates DUCTAC would like to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of its staff, through whose efforts DUCTAC Season 2011/12 became a reality.

Programming

Colette Mol, Jennifer Ramos-McCranie, Kristine Ruiz, Arezu Karoobi

Marketing

Indrajit Basu, Emma Haggerty, Shahid Aboobacker

Front of House

Ian Johnstone, Armida Tecson, Alea Dayrit, Anjitha Antony, Bien Sare, Christian Perez

Finance

R Venkatanathan, Anitha Naidu

Operations

Alvin Paniterce, Jefferson Urriquia, Joseph Gabriel, Chandra Bose, Ajay Yadav, Bikram Upeti, Khondoker Arif Uddin

Route 1:

From Fashion Dome

Make your way to Level 2 of the Fashion Dome (parking exit side) and take the passageway between Urban Male Lounge and Michael Kors (labelled washrooms). Continue through two sets of sliding doors and, once outside, walk along the painted wall and find DUCTAC on your right.

Route 2:

From Ski Dubai / Magic Planet

With Costa Coffee on your right, take the escalator between Costa Coffee and Starbucks up to Magic Planet. Head left towards the Magic Planet reception desk and follow the route through Magic Planet and through the sliding glass doors leading to the Level 2 parking exit. Step out into the parking lot, turn left, and you will see DUCTAC on your left, opposite rows S and T in the parking lot.

From the MOE Metro Link

Technical

As you enter the mall from the Metro link, turn right at Jacky’s Express. Once you reach the Fashion Dome near Debenhams, take the escalator up to Level 2 and follow instructions under Route 1 above.

Season 2011/12 is dedicated to the memory of our friends Ian Johnstone and Leah Mapanao

PARKING

Craig Burgess, Philip Fortaleza, Anthony Manalo

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The most convenient place to park is on level 2 in the orange car park, in rows S and T. DUCTAC can be accessed through the walkway bridge at the end of row T.

BOOKING INFORMATION

To book tickets to any show, or for more information please contact the DUCTAC Box Office on 04 341 4777. Group and school discounts are available for selected shows. DUCTAC opening hours are: 9.00am to 10.00pm (Saturday to Thursday) 2.00pm to 10.00pm (Fridays and public holidays)

Ticketing rules Please arrive punctually. The management reserves the right to refuse admission to latecomers. Customers must check their tickets before leaving the box office as no refunds or exchanges can be made after purchase. Bookings will be dealt with on a strictly first come, first served basis. Children under 3 will not be admitted to any performance. Minimum age limits apply to some shows. Please check with Box Office staff that your children are old enough to attend the show before purchasing tickets.

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Support Ductac

We know that Dubai is filled with people like us who love the arts and recognise the integral role that they play in the development of the city. Our mission is to provide entertainment and creative opportunities to all members of Dubai’s community, regardless of age, nationality or income. We see the provision of arts as crucial in laying the foundations for the cultural development of Dubai, both today and for future generations. DUCTAC is a non-profit organisation that receives no outside funding and relies solely on income from venue hire, ticket sales, classes and workshops, and the valued support of local businesses and individuals, to continue operating. If you are interested in supporting the arts and helping us contribute to the future artistic and cultural development of Dubai, there are many ways in which you can support DUCTAC.

Sponsorship

Sponsoring a DUCTAC event not only highlights your brand’s CSR focus but is a great marketing investment. DUCTAC’s calendar consists of world-class musical theatre, local and international art exhibitions and a variety of acclaimed, multi-genre performing arts events from all over the world. Your brand can gain significant positive publicity by being associated with an established and well-recognised community arts organisation. You can reach out to the 150,000+ people who visit DUCTAC every year to enjoy shows and attend workshops and classes. Our marketing team is always available to help find the right sponsorship or branding association for you. Your support will ensure that we can continue to present high quality entertainment and educational initiatives to the entire community.

Corporate and Individual Donations

Since 2006, over 150 leading companies and many passionate individuals have supported DUCTAC - both financially and by providing essential services and products which help us keep our costs down while maintaining our high standards. We would be delighted to discuss customised support packages whereby you or your company help DUCTAC with a financial donation, assist with the replacement of essential technical and office equipment, contribute towards DUCTAC’s programming fund or support a DUCTAC initiative. DUCTAC recognises all contributions towards the arts and is glad to nominate donors who annually contribute 50,000 AED or more for the prestigious Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Patrons of The Arts Awards.

BEcome A

FRIEND of DUCTAC DUCTAC’s very own membership programme, Friends of DUCTAC is perfect for Dubai’s arts and culture enthusiasts. The cost of becoming a Friend of DUCTAC is only 150 AED per person annually. As well as making a valuable contribution to the arts in Dubai, as a Friend of DUCTAC you will be able to enjoy these exclusive benefits: • Discounted tickets to selected shows (maximum of 4 tickets per show). Look for special Friends of DUCTAC ticket prices in this brochure • Free trial classes on selected courses • Invitations to exhibition openings and exclusive previews • Annual backstage tours • Invitations to special dress rehearsals, exclusively for Friends of DUCTAC • Quarterly newsletters Call us today on 04 341 4777 to find out how to sign up!

Sponsor a Seat

Whether it’s a gift, a dedication to a loved one or simply your way of leaving your mark in the city you have called home, sponsoring a seat at DUCTAC’s Centrepoint Theatre is the perfect way of demonstrating your support for the arts. Over 200 individuals and companies have sponsored seats at DUCTAC since 2006.

DUCTAC Patrons Diamond Patrons MAF Shopping Malls Emirates RBS Chalhoub Dubai Duty Free Dodsal Dubai Studio City Delwood Centrepoint Jumbo Emirates NBD Dr. James Muir Hay

Special Gold Patrons

Apparel National Bank of Abu Dhabi Time Machine Group 34

Thank You for your support Gold Patrons

Ahmed Siddiqi & Sons Arabtec Bank of Baroda Brian & Sami Wilkie Bumga Purshottam Kanji & Sons Ducab ENOC Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group ETA Ascon Himat Jacky’s Jashanmal Khalid Bin Dasmal & Sons Khansaheb Saleh Bin Lahej Group Shattaf Jewellers

Shell The Silver Shore Trading Co. Standard Chartered Swiss Arabian Perfumes

Silver Patrons

tmh Bin Drai Enterprises Dubai Optical Taylor Wessing Mikura Pearls PriceWaterhouseCoopers For more information on how you or your company can support DUCTAC, please visit www.ductac.org or contact our marketing department on [email protected] 35

Art Residencies Submissions for 2012 opening soon

Sun 9 - Mon 31 Oct 2011

Khawla Darwish

Sun 9 - Mon 31 Oct 2011

Mona Fares

Sat 3 - Fri 30 Sep 2011

Simon Coates

Sat 3 - Fri 30 Sep 2011

Ephrem Solomon

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Calendar Of Events - DUCTAC SEASON 11/12 La Traviata Di G. Verdi in Forma DI Concerto Fri 18 Nov 2011

NOVEMBER 2011 1 2 3 4 5

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10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

Dinner with Friends

Traverse by HU YongKai Wed 16 - 23 Nov 2011 Gallery of Light

Fri 11 - Sat 12 Nov 2011

Sun 27 - Tue 29 Nov 2011

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Documentary VOices: Focused on Women

Kilachand Studio 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

Emirati Theatrical Season 10, 14, 17, 20, 26 Nov 2011

DECEMBER 2011 1 2 3 4 5

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10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Ang Lee Film Festival

THE Nutcracker

Youth Theatre Winner Showcase

Centrepoint Theatre

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Thu 15 - Sat 17 Dec 2011 Tue 20 Dec 2011

Sat 3 - Mon 5 Dec 2011 Centrepoint Theatre

2nd Annual Dubomedy International Performing Arts Festival (DIPAF) Wed 30 Nov - Fri 2 Dec 2011

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Kilachand Studio / Centrepoint Theatre JANUARY 2012 1 2 3 4 5

Mon 16 Jan - 6 Feb 2012 Gallery of Light

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10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

SHARMILA Dance Gala

A Musical Evening with Zeina Barhoum

Wed 4 - Thu 5 Jan 2012 Centrepoint Theatre

Wed 18 Jan 2012

NEW YEAR Concert with Centrepoint Theatre MOHAMAD HAMAMI & Special Guest Charbel Rouhana

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Fri 13 Jan 2012 Centrepoint Theatre

Mon 16 Jan - 6 Feb 2012 FEBRUARY 2012 1 2 3 4 5

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Gallery of Light 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

Swiss DayS: Duo Fullhouse Action Comedy Fri 3 Feb 2012 A Touch of West End Thu 16 - Sat 18 Feb 2012 Swiss DayS: Phenomen – Voci d’oro Centrepoint Theatre Sat 4 Feb 2012 Centrepoint Theatre

The AnimalS & Children Took to the StreetS

Thu 23 - Sat 25 Feb 2012 Kilachand Studio