Roger Walker

A hilarious farce, upper class New York couples arrive at the home of Deputy Mayor Charlie Brock and his wife Myra to attend their 10th wedding anniversary dinner party. It isn’t much of a party since there is no food, except for a bag of pretzels. But that is the least of their worries since the host, hostess, and even the servants are missing from the party. Ken Gorman, a lawyer, first discovers that Charlie has shot himself through the earlobe in what appears to be a failed suicide attempt.

A Streetcar Named Desire is a 1947 play written by American playwright Tennessee Williams. It is the story of a southern belle, Blanche Dubois, who, after encountering a series of personal losses, leaves her aristocratic background seeking refuge with her sister and brother-in-law in a dilapidated New Orleans tenement.

A play in a play, “Andhon Ka Haathi,” written by Padma Shri Sharad Joshi, India’s best known satirist, is significantly contemporary and relevant to today’s status quo, despite having been composed in the 70s during “the Emergency.” It unfolds the political and social scenario of a nation expansively, in a comical style, archetypal of Sharad Joshi, who is predominantly recognized for scripting India’s first television sitcom, “Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi” (‘This Life As It Is’).

PrebaM is one of Dubai’s most successful and in demand close up magicians. As well as being a highly skilled sleight of hand artist, he has a unique and intelligent presentation style which is humorous and entertaining. He combines magic, suggestion, psychology, misdirection and showmanship to achieve the seemingly impossible.

Short+Sweet Bollywood is the newest medium to join the Short+Sweet family. For this first time ever, this exciting new format is coming to Dubai! Open to both the experienced and fresh blood, Short+Sweet Bollywood gives hundreds of artists an opportunity to dance, perform and choreograph, while encouraging audiences to see brand new acts on stage!

A total of 37 short 10-minute films have been put together, focusing on each and every one of his plays, all shot in the exact locations where Shakespeare set his masterpieces. The following plays will be included in this first screening in Dubai: Macbeth Othello Romeo and Juliet The Merry Wives of Windsors Henry IV (Part 1) Henry (Part 2) Timon of Athens Measure for Measure A midsummer Night’s Dream

Academy Award nominated writer John Logan’s play Red, about legendary artist Mark Rothko, which won the Tony Award for Best Play in New York in 2010, will have its GCC premiere at The Junction. Taking place from 1958 to 1960, the fascinating play explores the reasons behind why Rothko, who along with Jackson Pollock was one of the leaders of the abstract expressionist movement, first accepted then cancelled a lucrative commission for a series of murals at the famous Four Seasons restaurant.

Five international award winning plays on stage in Dubai for the first time. Shorter+Sweeter brings you the very best of Short+Sweet the largest ten minute play festival in the world. Crush by Kate Toon Lifetime by Angie FarrowI Miss You The Most When I Catch Sight Of The Moon by Alex Broun Pride and Prejudice in Ten Minutes Flat by Tim HehirSmart Jimmy, Slow Bob by Greg Gould

When Randle Patrick McMurphy gets transferred for evaluation from a prison farm to a mental institution, he assumes it will be a less restrictive environment. But the martinet Nurse Ratched runs the psychiatric ward with an iron fist, keeping her patients cowed through abuse, medication and sessions of electroconvulsive therapy. The battle of wills between the rebellious McMurphy and the inflexible Ratched soon affects all the ward’s patients.

Duet Productions proudly present this exhilarating, colorful and high energy children’s musical. Ideally suited for children between the ages of 3 to 8 years, the show explores the special relationship between an eccentric and inventive grandfather and his young grandson.

Alex Broun is one of the world’s leading royalty free websites, where you will find over 100 of Alex’s ten-minute plays and more than 30 of his one-act and full length plays – as well as several high quality plays by his father Malcolm Broun – all royalty free to perform. All you need to pay is a small one-off download fee. No royalties or copyright fees! Just read through the helpful play descriptions and cast breakdowns to find something that suits your needs.

24 hours to write a play and another 24 hours to rehearse and put it up! Its theater on steroids… Along with our friends at Constellation, we present to you 48 Hour Theater coming to The Junction from 24-26 Nov! You can participate as writers, directors and/or actors! The concept is fantastic and builds on the very popular annual Stage Write competition.

This original play by Seán Ó Súilleabháin (appeared as Tommy Owen in The Shadow of a Gunman at The Madinat) is based on the true events that took place in Edinburgh over a ten month period between the years 1827 and 1828. At this time, surgical and scientific practises were advancing rapidly, but medical colleges did not have a sufficient supply of cadavers for their anatomy teaching.

Howzat is the story of two couples living on The Palm and is the first production EVER to be based in Modern Dubai. It is the story of a Pakistani couple living next door to an Indian and Greek one. The story depicts what every expat/resident goes through living in this wonderful city. This production in English through comedy and drama ensures to give you a story about love, humanity, tolerance, peace, brothehood, salik, traffic jams, and cricket – all Dubai Style!

The world's biggest little festival is back in Dubai for its 2nd year. Short+Sweet Voices 2017 aims to bring the talent of Dubai on the stage of The Junction. Join us to watch some of the best talent in Dubai showcase their vocal skills. This year the festival has been expanded to include solos and duets in addition to the choirs and groups. Overall the 2017 festival will feature over 40 entries and over 100 performers totally!

H72 Productions presents the classic Greek tragedy Medea by Euripides which will be staged at The Junction from 23-25 March 2017. Medea by Euripides is an ancient Greek play about fate and passion, two of the key elements of human life and nature. Director Juliska Szik stages this old tragedy with a contemporary approach by using a new translation, minimal set, and present-day costumes, helping the audience more easily identify with the message. The story is about Medea, who left her home,

When Mortimer visits his aunts Martha and Abby at their house in Brooklyn this time around, he does not know that he would tumble upon some very astonishing secrets hidden in the house. While he is trying to come to terms with them, his brother Jonathan turns up after years at the Brewster home along with his friend and he looks as dangerous as ever! While everything in Mortimer's life seems to change drastically with all the newfound information and Jonathan’s return.

Queens of Drama is back for its 2nd year! This evening features women themed plays written and directed by five exceptionally talented women armed with meaningful stories for women, by women and of women. With the mission to make a difference.

Based on Helen Keller's autobiography, "The Story of My Life",The Miracle Worker tells the moving and powerful story of Helen Keller and her tenacious teacher, Annie Sullivan, who with love and perseverance unlocked the silence and darkness of a lost little girl and gave her the light and life that no one could have imagined.

Edna and Mel are a struggling, middle-aged couple living in New York City. Mel has just lost his job, the walls of their apartment are much too thin, and the city is in the middle of a heat wave. Their troubles escalate when Mel suffers a nervous breakdown. Mel becomes slightly paranoid, the apartment is robbed, and their neighbors, well, they don’t help matters much. Throughout it all, Edna does her best to support her husband, even getting a job of her own after Mel is fired.

We are humbled and delighted to come back for a second run in Dubai due to popular demand and the love that was showered on us last time round. Howzat is a comedy play to be based in Modern Dubai. It is the first full length production to be written in and on Modern Dubai. The story revolves around two families living on the Palm. It is a story of love, tolerance, peace, and prosperity - Dubai Style. We hope we will be able to entertain you once again - INSHA ALLAH!