D’reesha Performing Arts Festival 2021 is a pioneering festival that will integrate multiple disciplines, ranging from theatre and poetry to research, education, and, technology. It will explore the nature of performing arts and engage a new generation of innovative artists. A year-round performance lab that aims to engage and empower students will culminate in an annual festival that transforms Education City into an open stage.

In its inaugural year, D’reesha aims to act as a springboard: showcasing Qatar’s thriving creative community and inspiring artists at all stages of their development — celebrating heritage, identifying untapped talent, and sowing the seeds of creativity for years to come. In the long term, the unique multidisciplinary platform provided by Qatar Foundation will give the world a performance experience unlike any other.

The festival will take place from 12 to 17 December 2021 in Education City. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the festival will take place outdoors in open-air spaces with social distancing enforced. We will adhere to local guidelines as advised by the Ministry of Public Health.

DAY 2 (DECEMBER 13) ACTIVATIONS:

5 pm - 6 pm

• QATARI TRADITIONAL SHOW
  • A collection of performances that showcase the Qatari culture including the Ardha performance.
  • Venue: D'REESHA MAIN PERFORMANCES
• ALL-DAY INTERACTIVE ACTIVATION
  • Venue: THE STUDIO
• QATAR READS - "LIVE THE STORY"
  • A children's activity that will merge the beauty of reading with the art of acting.
  • Venue: QATAR READS (all day activation)
• THE LUMBERJACK SHOW
  • This play teaches children that everything that exists in the forest or the universe has a role and wisdom to it.
  • Venue: D'REESHA OF THEATRE
• BYT BY AMIRA RADHI
  • An artistic performance that explores the connection between the artist and their inner child. The inner child helps to recall the memories of when they built their first house from cushions.
  • Venue: TIME MACHINE
• INTERACTIVE DRUMMING EXPERIENCE
  • An energizing and uplifting mini workshop delivered by the music center.
  • Venue: D’REESHA RHYTHMS / THE PUPPET STAGE
• THE TIME MACHINE SHOW
  • This show encourages children to explore and utilize what they have at their disposal to create extraordinary things.
  • Venue: D'RESHA THYTHMS / THE PUPPET STAGE
• ARABIC MAQAM
  • Venue: D’REESHA OF THE FUTURE
• JAZZ QUARTET PERFORMANCE
  • Venue: D’REESHA OF CULTURE

6pm – 6:30pm Prayer Break

6:15 pm SMDC Jazz Funk Workshop QR 100

• You will be taught a fun funky jazz performance! Choreography will be adapted for all levels - mixed boys and girls (6-10 years old).
• Capacity: 28 students
• Language: English
• Location: Multaqa, Student Center - Blackbox Theatre (G Floor)

6:30pm – 8pm

• SHOWTIME AND QPO PERFORMANCE
  • An inspirational display that showcases the journey of producing the first-ever musical by QF schools. Audiences will be captivated by a dynamic show that includes the screening of the documentary and a live performance by students and staff from QF schools shadowed by the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra.
  • Venue: D’REESHA MAIN PERFORMANCES
• MY OWN CLOUD SHOW
  • This show aims to relay on the message to the community that the search for a way to communicate with a child who has autism is not specific to one method.
  • Venue: D'REESHA RHYTHMS/THE PUPPET STAGE
• THE PAINTING BICYCLE BY FATIMA AL NAIMI
  • A fun, interactive experience where a member of the audience will ride on a bicycle, creating a painting using the wheels attached to the bicycle. Participants will have the opportunity to keep the paintings as a souvenir.
  • Venue: TIME MACHINE
• MUSIC OPEN MIC BY COCHINEAL PRODUCTIONS
  • Cochineal Productions will be hosting an Open Mic session, where anyone from the audience can join a live band on stage and sing. There will also be a Salsa Orchestra from Cuba and a Poetry and Jazz performance. Venue: D’REESHA OF THE FUTURE
• TEXAS A&M SCIENCE ROAD SHOW
  • The Science Road Show is an exciting opportunity for kids and teenagers to engage with science.
  • Venue: D’REESHA OF THE FUTURE
• OUD AND SINGING BY COCHINEAL PRODUCTIONS
  • Session hosted in Arabic
  • Venue: D’REESHA OF CULTURE
• CAPOEIRA
  • This is a Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance, acrobatics, and music. It is known for its quick and complex moves using power, speed, and leverage for a wide variety of kicks.
  • Venue: D’REESHA OF CULTURE
• OUTSPOKEN DOHA
  • Outspoken Doha will be hosting poetry performances in English.
  • Venue: D’REESHA OF CULTURE
• THE LUMBERJACK SHOW (QR 50)
  • This play follows a father and his daughter through a journey in the forest. the play teaches children that everything which exists in the forest or in the universe has a role and wisdom to it.
  • Venue: D'REESHA OF THEATRE

EVENT SCHEDULE:

• Day 1 - December 12
• Day 2 - December 13
• Day 3 - December 14
• Day 4 - December 15
• Day 5 - December 16
• Day 6 - December 17

Ticket details:

If you are interested in attending the festival, please download the Education City app via the Apple App Store or Google Play Store in case you don't have it installed already to get the tickets and find out more about the shows, workshops, and other activities that will be taking place.

• D’reesha Festival General Ticketing - Free
• D’reesha: Main Shows  - QR 50
• D’reesha: Performance Workshops - QR 100
• Chef’s Garden Dine-In Experience
  • QR 50 to be paid through the Education City App per family - the rest to be paid in the restaurant
    
  • Adults: QR 250
    
  • Kids: QR 100 (5-15 years old)
    
  • The capacity for each table is 5 people
    
  • Performance is in Arabic
    

Source: Qatar Foundation

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