{"id":52837,"date":"2026-04-06T15:01:36","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T15:01:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/?p=52837"},"modified":"2026-04-06T15:03:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T15:03:22","slug":"shortsweet-theatre-returns-to-dubai-this-april-with-10-minute-plays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/shortsweet-theatre-returns-to-dubai-this-april-with-10-minute-plays\/","title":{"rendered":"Short+Sweet Theatre Returns to Dubai This April with 10-Minute Plays"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you want something different from a standard theatre night, <strong>Short+Sweet Theatre Festival returns to Dubai this April<\/strong>. Now in its 14th year, it brings together nearly 250 writers, directors, and actors, with most of the work created by UAE-based talent. The <strong>festival will take place from April 18 to May 23 at New Covent Garden Theatre, Mall of the Emirates.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The core of the event stays the same: short plays, quick pace, and a full lineup in one evening. Such a format lets you see more in less time, and come back to follow what makes it to the final.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every <strong>play lasts around 10 minutes<\/strong>, and <strong>each session includes 10 different plays<\/strong>, so one ticket gives you many of stories in a single sitting. There\u2019s no theme, which keeps the programme unpredictable from start to finish. In the end, audience votes help decide which plays move to the next stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Book Your Tickets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can choose between afternoon and evening sessions, depending on what fits your plans. <strong>Tickets for the heats and semi-finals are available on Platinumlist.<\/strong> Pick your date and book via the link below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"py-0\" data-slot=\"card\"><div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 px-0 rounded-xl overflow-hidden\" data-slot=\"card-content\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/dubai.platinumlist.net\/ar\/aed\/event-tickets\/105571\/shortsweet-dubai-2026\" class=\"\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.platinumlist.net\/upload\/event\/shortsweet_dubai_2026_2026_apr_18_2026_may_03_playhouse_studio_theatre_mall_of_the_emirates_105571-full-en1774854033.jpg\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" alt=\"\u0634\u0648\u0631\u062a + \u0633\u0648\u064a\u062a \u062f\u0628\u064a 2026\" class=\"size-full! object-cover m-0! rounded-none!\"\/> <\/a><div class=\"flex flex-col gap-4 p-4 md:px-6\"><div class=\"flex flex-col gap-2\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/dubai.platinumlist.net\/ar\/aed\/event-tickets\/105571\/shortsweet-dubai-2026\" class=\"text-title-base font-bold hover:text-link-base line-clamp-2\"> \u0634\u0648\u0631\u062a + \u0633\u0648\u064a\u062a \u062f\u0628\u064a 2026 <\/a> <span class=\"text-sm text-content-secondary\"> \u0627\u0644\u0633\u0628\u062a 18 \u0623\u0628\u0631\u064a\u0644 <\/span><\/div><div class=\"flex flex-row justify-between gap-4 mt-auto\"> <span class=\"font-bold\"> \u200f80.00\u00a0\u062f.\u0625.\u200f <\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/dubai.platinumlist.net\/ar\/aed\/event-tickets\/105571\/shortsweet-dubai-2026\" class=\"text-link-base hover:text-link-hover\"> Buy now <\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Schedule of Short+Sweet Theatre Festival in Dubai:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Heats (April 18 to May 3)<\/strong>, with audience voting each weekend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Semi-finals (May 16-17)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gala final (May 23)<\/strong>, where top entries compete for awards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If theatre is your thing, or you just want to try something new, Short+Sweet Theatre Festival in Dubai is a great option for a night out with friends. You watch a mix of short performances, then pick your favourites and help the best ones reach the final stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more things to do this month, check out <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/upcoming-events-in-the-uae-april-events-concerts-experiences-to-explore\/\">upcoming events in the UAE in April 2026<\/a>: events, concerts and experiences to explore<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you want something different from a standard theatre night, Short+Sweet Theatre Festival returns to Dubai this April. Now in its 14th year, it brings together nearly 250 writers, directors, and actors, with most of the work created by UAE-based talent. 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