Acting Theory & Practice

\*This is a **paid** event. RSVP on Meetup is not enough — to confirm your place, please complete your registration through our website. **\*** **The Audience** by Peter Morgan directed by Stephen Daldry Returning to cinemas for the first time in over a decade, Helen Mirren plays Queen Elizabeth II in the Olivier and Tony Award® -winning hit production, directed by Stephen Daldry. For 60 years, Queen Elizabeth II met with each of her 12 prime ministers in a private weekly meeting. This meeting is known as The Audience. From Winston Churchill to Margaret Thatcher and David Cameron, the Queen advised her prime ministers on matters both public and personal. Through these private audiences, we see glimpses of the woman behind the crown and witness the moments that shaped a monarch. Peter Morgan’s Netflix phenomenon *The Crown* was based on this hit play that was captured live from London’s West End in 2013 and went on to become one of the most-watched NT Live productions. *★★★★ ‘Helen Mirren is superb.’ – Evening Standard* *★★★★★ ‘Wholly tremendous.’ – Daily Telegraph* *★★★★ ‘Helen Mirren makes The Audience a right-royal night out.’ – The Independent* [Register Here](https://courtyardplayhouse.com/event/national-theatre-live-screening-the-audience-sat-18-apr-2026/)

**Curious about Mandarin or already learning? Come practice speaking in a fun, relaxed way 😊** **Beginner-friendly — all levels are welcome.** Join us for a relaxed Mandarin Social Meetup at Last Exit — no pressure, no prior experience needed. This is not a formal class. It’s a guided, interactive meetup where you’ll learn useful Mandarin phrases, practice speaking, and meet people in Dubai. **💬 What to expect:** • Learn 5–8 useful Chinese phrases you can use right away • Simple introductions and guided conversations • Fun pair practice with clear structure • Small group — more speaking, better practice • Guided by a native Mandarin speaker 📍 Location: Last Exit Al Khawaneej Free parking available on site Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/XqDCWhfRwTaZo4z18 (Exact meeting spot will be shared on the day) **🕖 Time:** Saturday, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM 💰 First session is **FREE** (Future sessions have a small participation fee to keep the experience quality） 👉After you RSVP, feel free to message on WhatsApp (056 488 9827) for the exact meeting spot and updates 😊

WhatsApp group link: https://chat.whatsapp.com/JW0luHVoLigFFFfNJ1QQVC?mode=gi_t Imagine walking into any room and owning it — not by trying, but because you are the moment. No scripts. No forced lines. Just pure, magnetic confidence. It’s a complete lifestyle transformation. You’ll embody the raw magnetism of Marlon Brando in A Streetcar Named Desire, the dangerous charm of Mickey Rourke, the confident swagger of Tom Cruise in Top Gun, the clever smirk of Robert Downey Jr., and the effortless cool of Ryan Gosling. Combined with Alexander Technique for powerful posture and presence, improv exercises to eliminate approach anxiety, and acting drills that don’t just teach you to act — they make you become that man. Your walk, voice, energy, and entire presence will shift. You stop trying. Women start noticing. Real results. Real confidence. Real transformation. Spots are limited. Join now WhatsApp group link: https://chat.whatsapp.com/JW0luHVoLigFFFfNJ1QQVC?mode=gi_t

Marhaba! Dubai brings the world together — and so does our meetup. [[[Click this WhatsApp Groupchat Link to join](https://chat.whatsapp.com/I0OyqZO7w4r1sCwWwm4R0v) ]] Join us Saturdays at 7:30 PM for a mix of global minds, mostly in their 20s and 30s. If you’re craving culture, company, or conversation in any language, you’re home. We talk, we laugh, we learn — together.

We’ll be listening to a selected podcast /talk beforehand and then gathering to discuss, dissect, and share insights with like-minded people about the episode. Whether you’re actively working on your listening skills, love learning through podcasts, or simply enjoy exploring topics around design thinking, productivity, art, and culture, we are more than happy to have you. In this session we will be breaking down the following podcast : [Robert Greene : Mastering your craft](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50BZQRT1dAg) \*Please note that RSVP’ing and listening to the podcast is mandatory before attending. Walk ins will not be allowed

🏸🔥 BADMINTON ACTIVE – INTERNAL GROUP TOURNAMENT 🔥🏸 🚨 GET READY TO COMPETE! 🚨 🔥 This is a group-based tournament. Players can register individually, and organizers will assign you to groups based on your playing level. Each group will have a designated captain, and team pairings will be arranged after group formation is completed. 📅 APRIL 11, 2026 (SATURDAY) ⏰ 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM 🏆 TOURNAMENT FORMAT 🔥 4–6 Groups ⚡ 8–10 Teams per Group 🎯 4 Categories 👥 Up to 120 Players 📢 Fixtures & match schedules will be shared in this group 💪 Don’t miss the action – fun, competition & great games guaranteed! 🏸💯

WA: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FWRfxRrzFg6EP4e7cIwGjX?mode=gi_t Get ready to step into the room where real work happens. The 24 Actor's Journey is a weekly training workshop built for anyone who wants to dig into the craft of acting and walk away a sharper, more present, more expressive human being. Whether you have years of experience or you're just starting to take this seriously, this space is designed to meet you where you are and push you further. Each session is three hours of hands-on practice, four times a month. We work the full instrument, meaning body language, physicality, movement, use of space, and vocal training all get equal attention alongside the internal work. You won't just be reading lines, you'll be training the whole self that shows up to deliver them. The approaches we draw from read like a who's who of acting methodology. Meisner, Adler, Uta Hagen, Strasberg, Laban, Michael Chekhov, Lecoq, Viewpoints. But none of this is taught as dry theory. It's all put into practice, explored in the room, and felt in the body. That's the only way any of it actually sticks. Over time, the work goes deeper. We get into character development, script analysis, monologues and scenes, stage fright, vulnerability, listening, and emotional expression. These aren't just acting skills. They're human skills, and the people who train them consistently are the ones who grow the fastest. The 24 Actor's Journey is a place to keep showing up, keep training, and keep building something real. If you've been looking for a space that takes the craft seriously and also makes the process genuinely exciting, this is your invitation to come find out what you're made of. WA: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FWRfxRrzFg6EP4e7cIwGjX?mode=gi_t

**\*This is a *paid* event. RSVP on Meetup is not enough — to confirm your place, please complete your registration through our website.\*** “The improviser has to be like a man walking backwards. He sees where he has been, but he pays no attention to the future. His story can take him anywhere, but he must still ‘balance’ it, and give it shape, by remembering incidents that have been shelved and reincorporating them.”” – Keith Johnstone Improv that focuses on narrative tries to tell a story that has a complete arc from beginning to end, a story that elicits not only laughter, but an emotional response. This course will teach you how to create compelling narratives on stage. We will explore various techniques and formats that bring the audience to the edge of their seats in laughter, fear, expectation, and anticipation. This course is for you if you have completed ‘Don’t Panic’ and you want to focus on how to create a narrative structure on stage with your fellow improvisors. [Register here](https://courtyardplayhouse.com/event/story-improv-for-adults-summer-2026-sun-315pm/)

Welcome to Camelot Language School! Our speaking club is a fun, friendly place where everyone feels comfortable speaking and learning together 😊 You’ll practice real conversations, make new friends, and improve your English naturally with a native speaker guiding you along the way. No pressure, just support, laughter, and great conversations. **Join us** and come enjoy learning with us!

**Event Details** Online via Zoom **Timings** UAE 4:45 PM India 6:15 PM UK 1:45 PM *** ### ✨ The Experience We begin with a gentle introduction, allowing the body and mind to settle. From there, you will be guided into a dynamic meditative journey where movement, breath, and awareness come together to release suppressed energy and restore natural flow. The session concludes with optional sharing and reflection. **Flow for the Session** 4:45 – 5:00 PM: Introduction 5:00 – 6:00 PM: Kundalini Meditation Followed by Q&A (optional) *** ### 🌿 What is Active Meditation? Many of us carry deeply held emotions, unresolved experiences, and inner tension. When we sit in silence, these often rise to the surface, making stillness feel difficult. OSHO Active Meditations offer a different pathway. Through movement, shaking, and free expression, the body begins to release what has been held within. Energy begins to flow freely, rising, bringing lightness, openness, and a sense of inner freedom. From this space, silence arises naturally—effortless and deeply nourishing. *** ### 🌸 Joining Details **Zoom Meeting Link:** Click Here **Meeting ID:** 863 8210 8643 **Password:** divine *** ### 🌿 Preparation • A quiet, comfortable space • Yoga mat or soft surface • Eye mask or blindfold (optional) • An open mind and willingness to explore *** ### 🌼 Stay Connected Join our WhatsApp community: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/DLBuywCGOHl5KsbcPHjF97](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DLBuywCGOHl5KsbcPHjF97) *** If you have not received your Zoom confirmation email, kindly check your spam folder or search for the following: [hello@surekhasadana.com](mailto:hello@surekhasadana.com) *** With warmth, Surekha Sadana Holistic Health Coach Nutrition \| Functional Medicine \| Inner Work [www.surekhasadana.com](http://www.surekhasadana.com/)

Hello everyone. This event is just a meet & greet event. Just a space to sit together. No conditions. No expectations. No agenda. We come as we are. As we sit, questions may arise Or they may not. If nothing arises, perhaps silence is enough. Let us gently look within: What do I really want? Am I truly troubled, or is it something I have assumed? Am I being forced to exist, or am I at ease with being here, now? Life is constantly unfolding. Events happen, thoughts move, emotions come and go. In the midst of all that is happening around us, in the region and beyond: What can I actually control? What truly deserves my attention? What really matters—for myself and for those around me? Can I be more simple, more practical, more steady in the current situation? Does a calmer mind respond better than a restless one? Will concern help, or does it quietly drain clarity and action? How much of what I carry is necessary—and how much is imagined? And more quietly: What is the extent of “my” influence? Where does it begin… and where does it end? If clarity comes, let it come. If silence remains, let it remain. See you at La Brioche Dubai Hills Mall. https://chat.whatsapp.com/B7hXdnRNXM05VAZo92iH3T

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I'll use your birth information (date, time and place of birth) to help you understand yourself better. That's all you need to reach your highest potential and make the most of your life. You can also receive guidance on relationships, career, finances, and spiritual development. Please note that these readings are for **ENTERTAINMENT** only and must **NEVER be taken seriously**. **AED 300 for an hour** **AED 150 for 30 minutes** You may also book an online reading if that's more convenient. **Note: Please message me privately to book your slot. First come, first served!** **Whatsapp group link**: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FytQQgS85I61vS6nkduLm5

Join Voice Over Pros Of Ohio for an exciting morning of networking, and exploring opportunities in the world of voice acting. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, this event is perfect for expanding your network, learning how to start a VO business, and for honing your skills. Connect with fellow voice actors and VO experts, that will help you succeed in your voice over business. This event will feature discussions on professional development, entrepreneurship in the voice over industry, with tips for navigating the world of voice acting. Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn from others, collaborate with like-minded individuals, and take your voice over career to the next level. Join us Saturday, March 28, from 10am - 12pm and learn how to start or grow your voice over business. Let your voice be heard! The $10 fee covers refreshments and door prizes.

This month's prompt concerns the idea of the “warrior philosopher” (seemed appropriate in these times)--that is someone whose understanding of violence, power, and justice is forged through direct experience of war. We are looking at Major General Smedley D. Butler, a highly decorated U.S. Marine raised in a Quaker (pacifist) tradition who later became a prominent critic of American militarism (there is a wonderful biography of Gen. Butler called "Gangsters of Capitalism") Butler's argument in *War Is a Racket* (1935): that many U.S. interventions were driven less by national defense than by corporate and financial interests, with Butler portraying himself as an enforcer for business and Wall Street. We can consider the moral ambiguity of his insider critique—whether complicity strengthens or undermines credibility and also consider some of the concrete reforms he proposed (e.g., “conscript” capital before soldiers, restrict the military to coastal defense, and have only those who fight decide on war). Butler’s life arc clearly changed from pacifist upbringing to warrior to antiwar crusader—and asks whether true understanding of peace requires firsthand knowledge of war, and what that implies about the cost of suffering. So do we need to suffer to understand suffering? Do we have to experience war to appreciate peace? As one more question: in the movie "A Few Good Men" Jack Nicholson's character says that "you have the luxury of not knowing what I know" so do most of us go through life oblivious to real violence and suffering? See you at Drunken Philosophy!

Communication is everything in life You are only as successful as your ability to communicate. \- What if you could confidently talk to anyone? \- What if you had the ability to calmly control every conversation? \- What if you could close that sale\, ask for that date\, make new friends\, repair problematic relationships\, get that raise\, or effortlessly express any idea with confidence? You can! The secret to success relies on your ability or inability to effectively communicate. Attend a free seminar and gain a better ability to communicate. Hosted by the Church of Scientology of Central Ohio 1266 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH 43215 For more information, contact Rhiannon, the Event Host at 614-221-5024

Communication is everything in life You are only as successful as your ability to communicate. \- What if you could confidently talk to anyone? \- What if you had the ability to calmly control every conversation? \- What if you could close that sale\, ask for that date\, make new friends\, repair problematic relationships\, get that raise\, or effortlessly express any idea with confidence? You can! The secret to success relies on your ability or inability to effectively communicate. Attend a free seminar and gain a better ability to communicate. Hosted by the Church of Scientology of Central Ohio 1266 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH 43215 For more information, contact Rhiannon, the Event Host at 614-221-5024

Communication is everything in life! You are only as successful as your ability to communicate. \- What if you could confidently talk to anyone? \- What if you had the ability to calmly control every conversation? \- What if you could close that sale\, ask for that date\, make new friends\, repair problematic relationships\, get that raise\, or effortlessly express any idea with confidence? You can! The secret to success relies on your ability or inability to effectively communicate. Attend a free seminar and gain a better ability to communicate. 1266 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH 43215 Hosted by the Church of Scientology of Central Ohio For more information, contact Rhiannon, the Event Host at 614-221-5024