The Hive’s Theatre Festival 2024 is the largest children’s festival in the Middle East, organized by The Hive. This month-long event, running through May and June, is by Children for Children, featuring 700 young performers in 66 different shows. With an audience of 5,000 people, this festival is free and open to everyone, aiming to spread the joy of theatre and performance. The goal is to make theatre accessible to children across the region, believing that good theatre inspires kids to create great theatre themselves.
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About The Hive
The Hive is Dubai’s top Performance Arts school, offering programs in Speech & Drama and Communication Skills for individuals aged 4 and up. Every year, over 1,000 students take the Trinity College London performance arts exams under The Hive’s guidance. The Hive is also proud to host the city’s largest children’s live plays festival.
Get To Knows The Featured Plays
Elephant In My Kitchen
Age Group: 6+
Meet Ally, Zeeks, and Zo, who are in for a surprise when they find an elephant munching on chocolate biscuits in their kitchen! With a rhino on the bed and a tiger in the bathroom, how will they get rid of these wild guests? This playful and imaginative story is perfect for younger audiences.
May 25th and 26th: Elephant in My Kitchen
- Actors: 120 (ages 7-9)
- Audience: 1300
- Location: Alliance Francaise Oud Mehta
The Witches
Age Group: 7+
A young child, warned about the existence of wizards and witches, discovers a convention of them at a seaside hotel. Can they stop the witches from turning all the children into mice? This thrilling play will keep the kids on the edge of their seats!
June 1st and 2nd: The Witches
- Actors: 100 (ages 10-14)
- Audience: 1080
- Location: SIMA Performing Arts, Al Serkal
Goldilocks on Trial
Age Group: 9+
Goldilocks faces trial for breaking and entering. Will she be found guilty? With Judge Wallabee presiding and the three bears as plaintiffs, this hilarious courtroom drama brings beloved fairy tale characters to life in a fun and engaging way.
June 8th and 9th: Goldilocks on Trial
- Actors: 144 (ages 11-15)
- Audience: 1300
- Location: Alliance Francaise Oud Mehta
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Evan
Age Group: 12+
Evan, a play about a boy who finally gets a chance to fit in, tells a deeply personal and contemporary story. It explores themes of identity and belonging, making it a thought-provoking experience for older children.
June 22nd and 23rd: Coming of Age (Evan and Overthrow!!)
- Actors: 80
- Audience: 800
- Location: Alliance Francaise Oud Mehta
How to Overthrow Your Student Government
Age Group: 11+
Jen, inspired by Julius Caesar, plans to overthrow her school government after losing the election for student council president. This play is a witty and cautionary tale about power and ambition, sure to entertain and educate.
June 22nd and 23rd: Coming of Age (Evan and Overthrow!!)
- Actors: 80
- Audience: 800
- Location: Alliance Francaise Oud Mehta
Inside Out & Upside Down
Age Group: 7+
Riley, an 11-year-old girl, moves to a new place, and her emotions—Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust—help her navigate the challenges. This heartfelt play explores the complexity of human emotions and the importance of embracing all feelings.
June 29th and 30th: Inside Out & Upside Down
- Actors: 80
- Audience: 800
- Location: TBD
Get Your Free Tickets!
Tickets are free! To book a seat, call 0547510709 or email hivesocial@liveathive.ae. Don’t miss out on this incredible festival that promises fun, creativity, and a whole lot of theatre magic!
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