"I arrived with time to spare and waited in anticipation in the opulent foyer of the Zabeel Theatre, wondering how it was going to be possible for three actors to perform 37 plays in 97 minutes. Having acted in a few Shakespearean plays myself over the years, I know first-hand how arduous and emotional just one plotline can become. And today the cast of West End Worldwide’s latest offering were going to traverse all of The Bard’s works in just one show?"

There is a singular moment of terror that has heretofore surpassed any jump scare I have experienced in my lived reality or imagination.

"Project Performer is not just about talent, it's about empowering artists to become their own advocates and innovators." - Shylo Pereira

An After the Final Shows interview special by Lauren Noble. The 'Everybody's Talking About MTDXB!' Edition

A self-reflective article inspired by the virtual conversations of JOMBA! Khuluma by Sashin Kandhai

A preview of 'She Poems' for JOMBA! Khuluma and #colabinconvo by Vicki Galloway-Place

A conversational poem by Bibars Murad in response to the concept of hope as artistic defiance

A film review by Neha Newalkar, who participated in our "How to be a Film Journalist" short course in Dubai in August 2021.

"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!"

"'Woman and Scarecrow' is a poetic introspection of a woman who is fully aware that her time on the earthly plane is almost at an end."

A column for our alumni series by Kenan Petersen I was 5 years old when I first sang in front of an audience. I don't remember much about...

A review of Dubai Drama Group's theatrical performance of 'The Permanent Way' in May 2021.

"When they were performing I only saw them as strangers, telling us their personal stories through contemporary dance." - Sasha Topic

"For many of us, the creative arts was that place where we could harness different talents that we didn't even know we had."

"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."

A review of one of Danú Dubai's latest theatrical offerings. "The Glass Menagerie" review is written by guest columnist, Aya Adib, of NYUAD.

"That feeling of passion and elation and even frenzy was something I will never forget... and it was everything I adored about the theatre!"

"I enjoy recycling old art especially as I now have the unique opportunity to do so in a vastly different cultural space." ~ Lauren Noble