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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!


The Kismet-ology of Kendall
"What a fabulous feeling to be able to shake the hand of the ever-elusive Kendall Bas Sison at last! With both of us revelling in the supercharged atmosphere of the site-specific installations, immersive staged show and a lively blend of local and international guests in the audience, I just knew that we needed to book that interview in again as soon as possible. And that is how I came to learn about the timing of the universe and the kismet-ology of Kendall." ~ Lauren Noble
Lauren Noble
Aug 129 min read
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Exciting, funny and unpredictable
"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?"
Mahmoud Basyoni
Jun 68 min read
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Find Another Reason Why
Rebecca Crookshank is a shaman of the highest order. Alchemical magic. Unyielding electric current. Iconic. Icon. Iconoclast.
Lauren Noble
Jan 2916 min read
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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.
Lauren Noble
Nov 19, 202413 min read
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No One Is Alone
An After the Final Shows interview special by Lauren Noble. The 'Everybody's Talking About MTDXB!' Edition
Lauren Noble
Jun 8, 20229 min read
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Hope - Scapegoat or Strategy?
A self-reflective article inspired by the virtual conversations of JOMBA! Khuluma by Sashin Kandhai
Sashin Kandhai
Sep 12, 20219 min read
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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!"
Sarah Jooste
Jul 12, 20215 min read
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A Rhapsody of Memory
"'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."
Lauren Noble
Jul 7, 202112 min read
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A Sense of Self
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...
Kenan Petersen
Jun 23, 20214 min read
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A Time Stone of a Different Kind
A review of Dubai Drama Group's theatrical performance of 'The Permanent Way' in May 2021.
Lauren Noble
Jun 4, 20219 min read
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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."
Sibusisiwe Mzizi
Apr 14, 20215 min read
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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."
Lauren Noble
Mar 22, 202112 min read
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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!"
Lauren Noble
Jul 23, 201912 min read
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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..."
Lauren Noble
Nov 19, 20186 min read
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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
Lauren Noble
Mar 29, 20188 min read
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