Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November 2026
This weekend’s theatre choices are four different ways to go out. The Ugly One puts an uncomfortable question about appearance inside a dark comedy at The Junction. The Goats bring four stand-ups to a late Saturday show in Jumeirah. On Sunday, The Very Hungry Caterpillar gives families a 55-minute puppet show at Meyana Theatre, while Courtyard Playhouse puts on a Diwali improv night.
| Choose it for | Show and venue | Published price and age |
|---|---|---|
| An English-language dark comedy | The Ugly One, The Junction, Alserkal Avenue, Saturday or Sunday | From AED 130, ages 12+ |
| A late stand-up lineup | The Goats, Emirates Theatre, Saturday at 9pm | From AED 150, recommended for ages 16+ |
| A shorter family performance | The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Meyana Theatre, Sunday performances in the selector | From AED 175. Children aged one and older need a ticket. |
| Audience-led improv | This Is Impro, Courtyard Playhouse, Sunday 8pm | Free RSVP. Seating is first come. |
The Ugly One for a scripted comedy with bite
At The Junction in Alserkal Avenue, this returning production follows an engineer whose appearance gets in the way of his work. Changing his face changes the way people respond to him, and the play follows that premise well past the initial joke. Choose it if your group wants a story it can argue about over dinner. The venue lists performances across 6–8 November, and the seller lists English, ages 12+ and tickets from AED 130. The Junction box office · Production and ticket terms
Use the Saturday or Sunday performance selector to decide whether this is the centre of an afternoon or the last stop of the evening. If you’re already visiting Alserkal’s galleries, pick your theatre slot first and work around it. Allow time to leave the galleries and find the theatre before the performance. Check the start time on your ticket and confirm the door arrangements when you book. The Junction ticket selector
The Goats for a late Saturday stand-up show
Marwan Fares, Mohamed Moula, Marwan El Moslemany and Mohamed Halim share the bill at Emirates Theatre on Saturday 7 November. The seller lists 9pm for both doors and start. If your group is eating first, give yourselves a generous gap and confirm arrival instructions. The venue is at Emirates International School in Jumeirah on Al Thanya Street. The Goats event and venue directions
The direct listing shows tickets from AED 150 and describes the show as recommended for ages 16 and above. Ask the seller about admission if you want to bring someone younger. The show is part of the group’s Arab Tour and is listed in Platinumlist’s Arabic programme. If someone in your group is choosing by performance language, confirm the language mix before booking. The advertised member discount has its own eligibility. The Goats ticket and age terms
The Very Hungry Caterpillar for a Sunday family outing
The puppet adaptation opens on Sunday 8 November at Meyana Theatre, Jumeirah Beach Hotel. The caterpillar is joined by characters from three other Eric Carle stories. The performance is in English and runs for 55 minutes. It’s the clearest choice if you want theatre that works around a younger child’s attention and bedtime. Puppet show programme and tickets
The seller lists tickets from AED 175. Use the date selector for Sunday and plan to arrive when doors open 30 minutes before the selected start. Children aged one and above need a ticket. The seller says a child under one can sit on a parent’s lap. Check which seats are together before completing the booking and use the theatre name when arranging your drop-off. Meyana ticket and admission details
Sunday improv if you want the audience to shape the show
Courtyard Playhouse lists a Diwali edition of This Is Impro from 8–10pm. Performers turn audience suggestions into scenes and compete to direct a Bollywood-style story. Entry is free with RSVP, and the venue seats guests in order of arrival. It asks guests to arrive by 7pm for the 8pm show. Check the guest list and ask about age suitability if bringing children. Courtyard Playhouse RSVP and seating rules
If you only want one booking, let the audience decide. For a group aged 12 and up that wants an English-language story, choose The Ugly One. Save The Goats for a late comedy night. Choose the puppet show when the youngest person in the group should set the pace.
Checked 6 November 2026. Confirm your date, selected performance and final ticket price before travelling.
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