To get your personalized feed, register, sign in and select what interests you in your Preferences.

Short+Sweet Theatre Festival 2019

Short+Sweet Theatre Festival 2019 - Coming Soon in UAE
25 January - 9 March 2019
Dubai |

The seventh annual Short+Sweet Dubai Theatre Festival will run from January 25 to March 9 at The Junction.

This year the biggest little theatre festival will feature more than 100 plays. There is only one rule in Short+Sweet Theatre that performances cannot exceed 10 mins. Spread over seven weekends, more than 200 of Dubai’s most exciting actors, writers, directors and independent theatre companies will present 100 ten-minute plays. Audiences will be treated to a variety of plays from every genre each night.

Festival Schedule:
TOP 50 category:
25th January (7:30 PM – 10:00 PM)
26th January (7:30 PM – 10:00 PM)
1st February (7:30 PM – 10:00 PM)
2nd February (7:30 PM – 10:00 PM)
8th February (7:30 PM – 10:00 PM)
9th February (7:30 PM – 10:00 PM)
15th February (7:30 PM – 10:00 PM)
16th February (7:30 PM – 10:00 PM)
22nd February (7:30 PM – 10:00 PM)
23rd February (7:30 PM – 10:00 PM)

Wildcards category:
26th January (3:30 PM – 5:00 PM)
2nd February (3:30 PM – 5:00 PM)
9th February (3:30 PM – 5:00 PM)
16th February (3:30 PM – 5:00 PM)
23rd February (3:30 PM – 5:00 PM)

Semi-Finals
1st March (7:30 PM – 10:00 PM)
2nd March (7:30 PM – 10:00 PM)

GALA
7th March (7:30 PM – 10:00 PM)
8th March (7:30 PM – 10:00 PM)

Red Carpet GALA
9th March (7:30 PM – 10:00 PM)

Options for tickets available online and at The Junction:
– Standard ticket for individual shows except Red Carpet Gala: AED 100
– Red Carpet Gala Finals (9th March): AED 150

Combos Tickets only available at The Junction:
– Top 50 + Wildcard for the SAME weekend (2 shows): AED 150
– All Top 50s (5 shows): AED 400
– All Wildcards (i.e 5 shows): AED 400
– Semi-Finals + Finals (day 1 or 2 only) (3 shows): AED 250
– Full season pass excluding Red Carpet Gala (13 shows): AED 800

Organized by: Short+Sweet UAE
Venue: The Junction
Ticket price: from AED 100
Admission: 03:30 PM, 07:00 PM

  Event Location

The Junction - Coming Soon in UAE
The Junction - Coming Soon in UAE
The Junction
The Junction theater, located on Alserkal Avenue, is performing arts space, whose mission is to celebrate and support all of Dubai’s local and regional talent.
Dubai Alserkal Avenue, Dubai

Are you a local performer?

We invite singers, bands, DJs, comedians, influencers, promoters, and other performers based in UAE to showcase their talents at Comingsoon.ae!

Learn More

Related Events

Alice in Wonderland at Jumeirah Beach Hotel - Coming Soon in UAE

Alice in Wonderland at Jumeirah Beach Hotel Alice in Wonderland at Jumeirah Beach Hotel

19 August - 23 August
From 95 AED
This summer, tumble into a topsy-turvy world of wonder as H2 Productions proudly presents Alice in Wonderland, live at the dazzling Jumeirah Beach Hotel!
Franz Ferdinand Live in Dubai - Coming Soon in UAE

Franz Ferdinand Live in Dubai Franz Ferdinand Live in Dubai

13 December 08:00 PM
From 295 AED
Coca-Cola Arena
Get ready for a night of epic music as Franz Ferdinand brings their sharp riffs and unstoppable energy to Coca-Cola Arena this December.
AP Dhillon Live in Dubai - Coming Soon in UAE

AP Dhillon Live in Dubai AP Dhillon Live in Dubai

7 September 08:00 PM
From 345 AED
Coca-Cola Arena
Global music icon AP Dhillon is set to make a powerful comeback to Dubai with a one-night-only live concert at the Coca-Cola Arena.
Valery Meladze Live Concert at The Agenda (Валерий Меладзе в Дубае) - Coming Soon in UAE

Valery Meladze Live Concert at The Agenda (Валерий Меладзе в Дубае) Valery Meladze Live Concert at The Agenda (Валерий Меладзе в Дубае)

30 November 07:00 PM
From 250 AED
The Agenda
Valery Meladze embarks on a grand anniversary tour dedicated to the 30th anniversary of his creative career and his 60th birthday.
Natalie Imbruglia Live at Dubai Opera - Coming Soon in UAE

Natalie Imbruglia Live at Dubai Opera Natalie Imbruglia Live at Dubai Opera

23 August 08:00 PM
From 295 AED
Dubai Opera
Don’t miss out on a special night with Australian singer-songwriter Natalie Imbruglia, live at Dubai Opera this August.
Visit Museum Of The Future - Coming Soon in UAE

Visit Museum Of The Future Visit Museum Of The Future

Entry Discount Offer!
From 149 AED
Museum of the Future
Tour the unique museum inside the world’s most beautiful building, the Museum of The Future, a gateway and celebration of the future.