acting – Ruth Badley

Director’s Diary: Just Playing At Short+Sweet Dubai ’17

Post author:RuthBadley
Post published:12th March 2017
Post category:Culture Dubai entertainment Expat Living
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‘Yeah, it was really good fun.’ I quote Tim, the erstwhile ‘non-actor’ among us, after making his highly effective stage debut in Dubai at the biggest ten-minute play festival in the world. Turns out he’d love to do it all over again. Just one of the unexpectedly wonderful things that came out of writing, directing and performing at this year’s Short +Sweet Festival of Theatre. (more…)

It’s Showtime!

Post author:RuthBadley
Post published:3rd February 2016
Post category:Culture Dubai entertainment Expat Living Middle East
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It’s a year since we started our expat adventure in Dubai and in keeping with my general aim of making the most of this fast moving experience, I will be making my entrance on the Dubai stage in the Short and Sweet festival this weekend.

Short and Sweet is the largest festival of ten minute plays in the world and the buzz around it is really exciting. Over six weeks, talented writers, directors and actors will present more than 80 bite-sized plays to packed houses and much applause. (more…)