It's your last chance to see ‘BROKEN WINGS’ TO DEBUT AT DUBAI OPERA
IN JANUARY 2020
An autobiographical account of KAHLIL
GIBRAN’S first love, BROKEN WINGS is a musical adaptation of the iconic poet’s
1912 masterpiece
The acclaimed Middle Eastern musical BROKEN
WINGS, will be brought to the UAE for the very first time in January 2020
by Broadway Entertainment Group and Dubai Opera.
Based on Lebanese-born poet Kahlil
Gibran's 1912 autobiographical tale of the same name, the musical was written
by Middle East duo Nadim Naaman and Dana Alfardan, directed by Bronagh Lagan
and produced by Ali Matar, with orchestrations by Joe Davison.
The musical first made its debut in
London’s West End in August 2018 to sold-out shows, followed by a stellar
performance which took place in Lebanon during the famous Beiteddine Festival
in July 2019, home to the late Khalil Gibran to whom this musical production
pays tribute.
Set to open in Dubai with three performances
taking place at Dubai Opera between 17 and 18 January
2020, BROKEN WINGS is a stunning piece of contemporary music written to
showcase the richness of Arabic literature and philosophy, allowing
international audiences access to the complexity and beauty of Middle Eastern
art and performance.
Lebanese-British actor and writer Nadim Naaman,
the co-writer of BROKEN WINGS said: “The
Middle East has, for many years, received touring productions of many popular
Western musicals and plays, but it is now time to create and enjoy the rich
Middle Eastern heritage and culture on the stage. And more importantly, it is
time for the rest of the world to enjoy artistic creations from this beautiful
and historic region. Gibran himself was an international man, living between
Mount Lebanon, Boston, Beirut, Paris and New York during his all-too-short
life. We are pleased to bring BROKEN WINGS to audiences in our new
home at the iconic Dubai Opera.”
Born and raised in London, Nadim
Naaman is a British national of Lebanese origin. He studied at the University
of Warwick (theatre and performance) before the Royal Academy of Music (musical
theatre). He graduated with distinction, a DipRAM for outstanding achievement
in performance, and the Ronald William White Prize for excellence in acting
through song.
Chief Executive Officer of Broadway
Entertainment Group, Liz Koops said: “We are thrilled to have the first modern
Middle Eastern musical performing in Dubai in January. This internationally
acclaimed masterpiece is a powerful portrait of immigration, gender relations
and identity and we hope the audiences learn more about the beautiful story of
‘BROKEN WINGS’.”
The events of BROKEN WINGS
highlight key issues of the time, yet the themes and debates raised remain
increasingly relevant today, more than a century later; the fight for gender
equality, the freedom to love whom we love, tradition versus modernity, wealth
versus happiness, immigration and the importance of ‘home’.
Bringing the West End musical to
Dubai for the first time aims to create a bridge between the East and West by
blending the Middle Eastern story with a Western art form. It is also sets to
bring cultures together and unite people through music and art.
Broken Wings is a poetic novel written in
Arabic by Khalil Gibran and first published in 1912. An ageing Gibran narrates
from his cold studio. Through poetry and music, he transports us back two
decades and across continents, to turn-of-the-century Beirut. His
eighteen-year-old-self returns to the Middle East after five years in America,
to complete his education and discover more of his heritage. He falls deeply in
love with Selma Karamy, the daughter of family friend and hugely respected
local businessman, Farris Karamy. However, Selma soon becomes betrothed to
Mansour Bey Galib, nephew of the powerful Bishop Bulos Galib, who has one eye
on the Karamy family fortune. Gibran and Selma fight to reconcile their love
for one another, whilst navigating the rules, traditions and expectations that
their society lays before them.
Tickets are now on sale for 17 and 18 January
2020.
Performance Times
Friday 17 January at 8:00pm
Saturday 18 January at 3:00pm & 8:00pm
Priced from AED 295.
Friday 17 January at 8:00pm
Saturday 18 January at 3:00pm & 8:00pm
Priced from AED 295.
Visit one of www.dubaiopera.com, www.tickets.virginmegastore.me, www.dubai.platinumlist.net or www.dubaicalendar.ae to book or purchase your tickets. To purchase
your tickets in person, visit Virgin Megastore, the Dubai Opera Box Office, At
The Top at Burj Khalifa, or ask your hotel concierge.
Tony Farah
Author
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