ArabEastern.com posted this great story about Freej Folklore, while The Kipp Report did a nice piece, too: "Remember Ali Baba, Sindbad and Aladdin and all those Arabian stories you heard as a child? Well, the show brings them all to life."
There are rave reviews in Emirates Business 24x7, "In a spectacular display of 3D special effects, combined with live-action and animation, audiences sat enraptured as they set sail with Sindbad on his voyage of discovery; followed in the footsteps of Arabian explorer Ibn Battuta; and wished upon a star with Aladdin and his genie."
And Abu Dhabi's The National called Folklore: "a pyrotechnic explosion of dance, light and sound."
But it's the reviews from people that have seen the show that have been really great to see. Blogger Aga in the UAE said: "the show was really fantastic. Music, dance, animation, acrobatics, special effects - all combined to create a really great theatrical experience."
We're glad you enjoyed it!!!
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Gulf News Video
From Gulf News video: Mohammed and Ben talk about the Folklore production, the show and preparations!
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Folklore Fever in Dubai
Opening night was a stunner. Yesterday running three consecutive shows was potentially a challenge, but everything went so smoothly, audiences were wowed and the result is raving reviews in today's UAE media and the blogosphere. His Highness Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, attended the English language shows yesterday at 7:00pm. It was such an honour to have His Highness as a guest!
And also a huge thanks to Al Khaleej newspaper for their review today. If you read Arabic, you can check it out here.
And also a huge thanks to Al Khaleej newspaper for their review today. If you read Arabic, you can check it out here.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Live on UAE radio behind the scenes tonight
DJ Moe from Channel 4FM is setting up on site at the Madinat Arena. He'll be going live behind the scenes tonight for an exclusive sneak peak before opening night. From 7pm-10pm, the Evening Show with DJ Moe on 104.8FM will take UAE radio listeners into the world of FREEJ FOLKLORE!
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Rehearsals
Rehearsals for Freej Folklore are progressing apace, with hundreds of performers including dancers and choreographers, animation specialists, sound and lighting engineers, producers and other technical team members all working together as the largest theatrical production ever in the Middle East gears up for its run at Dubai's Madinat Jumeirah Arena from the 8th-17th January 2009.
Freej Folklore, DSF 2009, Dubai Arts& Culture Authority: Ticket Offer!
Only until opening night, Thursday 8th January 2009, for every ticket, another one of equal value will be given. Why? Just because. Tickets in all Virgin Megastore outlets in UAE. The curtain will rise soon, ladies & gentlemen. And the rehearsals continue... (tech team slowly panicking...)
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