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Collab in Convo
for creatives by creatives
Collab in Convo shines the spotlight on the creative and performing arts industries around the world. This is a space that is specifically curated for creatives by creatives where your views, news and reviews are always welcome. Do you have an idea for an interesting article? Perhaps you'd like to attend one of our arts journalism courses? Reach out - we'd love to collaborate!
Lauren Noble
Nov 19, 202412 min read
The Woman is Back
There is a singular moment of terror that has heretofore surpassed any jump scare I have experienced in my lived reality or imagination.
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Lauren Noble
Oct 6, 202410 min read
Project Performer 2024
"Project Performer is not just about talent, it's about empowering artists to become their own advocates and innovators." - Shylo Pereira
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Lauren Noble
Oct 26, 20237 min read
It's Their Time!
From that moment on, Emma knew her purpose in this world was enmeshed in the rush artists feel when they make others feel too.
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Lauren Noble
Jun 8, 20228 min read
No One Is Alone
An After the Final Shows interview special by Lauren Noble. The 'Everybody's Talking About MTDXB!' Edition
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Sashin Kandhai
Sep 12, 20219 min read
Hope - Scapegoat or Strategy?
A self-reflective article inspired by the virtual conversations of JOMBA! Khuluma by Sashin Kandhai
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Lauren Noble
Aug 29, 202111 min read
A Curtain Up Collaboration
A collective reflection on opening night by the UAE co|laboratory cohort for JOMBA! Khuluma Writing Residency 2021
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Bibars Murad
Aug 24, 20214 min read
Listen
A conversational poem by Bibars Murad in response to the concept of hope as artistic defiance
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Vicki Galloway-Place
Aug 24, 20214 min read
Dance for the People
A guideline to the JOMBA! Contemporary Dance Festival by Vicki Galloway-Place
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Neha Newalkar
Aug 21, 20217 min read
Brilliant. Bad. A Little Bit Mad.
A film review by Neha Newalkar, who participated in our "How to be a Film Journalist" short course in Dubai in August 2021.
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Sarah Jooste
Jul 12, 20215 min read
Shining Without a Spotlight
"And by the time that Grumpy Elephant stepped foot on stage for our opening night it was actually Sarah who never wanted to leave again!"
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Lauren Noble
Jun 4, 20219 min read
A Time Stone of a Different Kind
A review of Dubai Drama Group's theatrical performance of 'The Permanent Way' in May 2021.
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Danielle Fleuriot
May 19, 20214 min read
I'm not creative!
Dee Fleuriot of Spark Creativity explains why she is concerned by how often she hears the phrase: "I'm not creative!"
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Sasha Topic
May 1, 202111 min read
The Magic of Sima
"When they were performing I only saw them as strangers, telling us their personal stories through contemporary dance." - Sasha Topic
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Sibusisiwe Mzizi
Apr 14, 20215 min read
Breaking the Generational Curse
"For many of us, the creative arts was that place where we could harness different talents that we didn't even know we had."
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Lauren Noble
Mar 22, 202112 min read
Theatre Changes Lives
"West End Worldwide is proof that blending art forms not only works in collaborative practice but is the way of the future in our industry."
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Lauren Noble
Jan 27, 20215 min read
Musings in a Manifesto
"A company devoted to redefining the performing arts on a global stage? Sjoe, we have a lot of work to do!"
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Lauren Noble
Jul 23, 201912 min read
Footloose: The Remix
"That feeling of passion and elation and even frenzy was something I will never forget... and it was everything I adored about the theatre!"
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Lauren Noble
Nov 19, 20186 min read
The Anti-Bullying Campaign
"As a teenager in the early 2000s I was completely besotted by a fantasy television series about three sisters who had amazing abilities..."
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Lauren Noble
Mar 29, 20188 min read
The Mixtape Factory
"I enjoy recycling old art especially as I now have the unique opportunity to do so in a vastly different cultural space." ~ Lauren Noble
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Lauren Noble
Dec 31, 20176 min read
A Passion for Performing Arts
"The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper." ~ WB Yeats
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