The best of the best of the UAE’s theatre scene will compete next month in a special versoin of the Dubai Festival for Youth Theatre, set to be held 19 to 25 November.
It will feature participation from more national theatre groups from the UAE than ever before, including 14 different groups, that will all show off the best original theatre work they have been working on, to debut at the festival.
Dubai Culture put together a committee to judge the groups, judging them on crtieria including “ensuring that the general form of the theatrical script is homogeneous and coherent; the performance is clear and understandable; it embodies the basic youth issues; it is original and creative in terms of content, direction, and music; and that all the other elements of theatrical work are in line with the UAE’s customs and traditions,” according to Dubai Culture.
Here’s all the theatre groups participating: Yas Theatre – Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah National Theatre, Sharjah National Theatre, Sharjah Public Art & Modern Theater, Khorfakkan Theatre, Dibba Al Hisn Theatre, Kalba Theatre, Fujairah Theatre, Ajman Theatre, Dubai National Theatre, Dibba Al Fujairah Theatre, Shamal Society for Arts, Folk Heritage, and Theatre – Ras Al Khaimah, Dubai Al Ahli Theatre, and Al Ain Theatre.
“Our preparations for DFYT 2021 are going well, and the reviewing committee is working to complete the evaluation of the performances this month. We look forward to ensuring the happiness of the Festival’s audience, who are passionate about theatre and are eager for the return of in-person performances. DFYT will be accompanied by a set of distinguished and diverse musical activities that will enrich the Festival with a classical music-inspired elegance. At the end of the Festival, we will announce the winners of more than 16 prizes awarded to the brightest young competitors and celebrate the leading and influential figures of the year in the performing arts sector,” Fatma Al Jallaf, Acting Director of the Performing Arts Department at Dubai Culture, said.
The festival is designed to provide a stage for the budding actors, directors, authors, interior designers, producers, make-up experts, sound engineers, as well as specialists in visual and lighting shows and fashion designers to showcase their skills to a wider audience.
Tickets are not available yet, but keep an eye out here for more details.
