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Short+Sweet Theatre 2021

Short+Sweet Theatre 2021


Expect plenty of fun, entertainment and incredible talent over a period of eight weeks…

Plays – like all stories, they have a beginning, a middle and an end. And there’s a lot of time to showcase characters, their relations to others, plotlines and much more in the two or maybe even three hours of performance time. However, with Short+Sweet, there’s a plot twist…

You see, the plays at Short+Sweet have to be just 10 minutes in length – not a second more. That’s the beauty of Short+Sweet, it’s… well… short and sweet.

The sensational festival is now in its ninth year running in Dubai and it takes place at The Junction at Alserkal Avenue from January 22 to March 20, 2021. It will feature 125 short (and exciting) tales before culminating to a challenging semi-final and an even more spectacular final.

The plays have been written by remarkable writers from not only all over the world, but also enthusiastic thespians from the local theatre community. And there is a lot of talent right here in the city.

Furthermore, there is no restriction on the genre of play that will be performed. Whether it be drama, comedy, horror. And, it’s open to people of all ages.

And of course, you are invited to go and watch them being performed and will even get to vote for your favourite ones.

This year, the Short+Sweet festival will be split into two categories: Contenders and Challengers.

Contenders plays: Every Friday and Saturday from January 22 to February 27 at 7.30pm. On February 5 and 6 it’s regional language week and the following week, February 12 and 13 it’s Shakespeare week.

Challengers plays: The plays take place every Saturday from January 23 to February 27 at 2.30pm. On February 6 it’s regional language week and the following week, February 13 it’s Shakespeare week.

Judge’s Choice Semi-Final Weekend: The plays take place on March 5 at 7.30am and March 6 at 2.30pm and 7.30pm.

People’s Choice Semi-Final Weekend: The plays take place on March 12 at 7.30am and March 13 at 2.30pm and 7.30pm.

Gala Finals: The date to note is March 18, 7.30pm and March 19, 7.30pm.

Red Carpet Gala Finals (including the Awards Ceremony): Saturday, March 20, 7.30pm

 

Image Credit: Short+Sweet UAE


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