Courtyard Playhouse

Downtown Dubai

This 70-seat community theatre (plus bean bags on busy nights) puts on a busy schedule of improv, stand-up comedy, kids theatre and live broadcasts from famous stages like the New York Met and London's National Theatre. It also offers acting, improv and comedy workshops geared towards the expat community.

Husband-and-wife team Kemsley Dickinson and Tiffany Schultz poured their hearts, soul and cash into making this nonprofit venture happen, aided by crowdfunding, fundraising and donations. It opened in late 2013.

Contact

Address

Courtyard Bldg, 4B St. Al Quoz 1

Get In Touch

050 986 1761

https://www.courtyardplayhouse.com/

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