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 5 (DECEMBER 16) ACTIVATIONS:

5 pm - 6 pm

• 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)
• SOLO PIANO RECITAL BY NA YOUNG KIM
  • A solo performance by Na Young Kim, a professional concert pianist and Qatar Music Academy staff member.
  • Venue: D’REESHA MAIN PERFORMANCES
• 4 HAND PIANO RECITAL BY JUAN LAGO BELLA NAVAJO
  • Venue: D’REESHA MAIN PERFORMANCES
• 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
• TEXAS A&M SCIENCE ROAD SHOW FOR ADULTS
  • The Science Road Show is an exciting opportunity for adults to engage with science.
  • Venue: D’REESHA OF CULTURE
• OPEN CALL TALENT SHOW
  • Venue: D'REESHA OF THEATRE
• POETRY AND JAZZ PERFORMANCE BY COCHINEAL
  • Venue: D'REESHA OF THE FUTURE
• 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

6pm – 6:30pm Prayer Break

6:30pm – 8pm

• INDIGO CONCERT BY DANA AL FARDAN AND QPO
  • Indigo is a multidimensional experience based on an original body of neo-classical music, composed to interact with color and light.
  • Venue: D’REESHA MAIN PERFORMANCES
• DESERATA SHOW BY LARISSA FERREIRA
  • A creative performance that will use a projection, the abaya, and music to showcase the power of the woman, expanding her presence in the desert, society, and Arab culture.
  • Venue: D’REESHA MAIN PERFORMANCES
• CHEF’S GARDEN EXPERIENCE
  • This exclusive, one-of-a-kind experience invites attendees to watch an interactive story of Ali Baba unfold while dining at Chef’s Garden in Al Shaqab.
  • Venue: CHEF'S GARDEN
• INTERACTIVE DRUMMING EXPERIENCE
  • An energizing and uplifting mini workshop delivered by the music center
  • Venue: D’REESHA RHYTHMS / THE PUPPET STAGE
• MY OWN CLOUD SHOW
  • This show aims to rely 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
• PERFORMANCE SHOW BY KUFIYA DABKE GROUP
  • A showcase of a variety of Dabke styles from around the Arab world.
  • Venue: D’REESHA OF CULTURE
• SUDANESE TRADITIONAL PERFORMANCE
  • A live traditional music performance by a group of Sudanese artists.
  • Venue: D’REESHA OF CULTURE
• "FOUR CALLING BIRDS" VOCAL QUARTET
  • Venue: D’REESHA OF THE FUTURE
• INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCES
  • Solo singer Hisham Saif will perform original songs and covers, and Qatar University student Noor Azzam will be performing covers of songs.
  • Venue: D’REESHA OF THE FUTURE
• OPEN PERFORMANCE BY PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
  • Venue: D'REESHA OF THE FUTURE
• ANCESTRAL MEADOWS
  • Venue: D'REESHA OF THEATRE
• 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

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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