{
  "id": 11389971,
  "title": "Cinderella Pantomime at Dubai's Mall of Emirates: Dates and tickets",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/cinderella-pantomime-at-dubais-mall-of-emirates-dates-and-tickets",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-02T07:46:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/cinderella-pantomime-at-dubais-mall-of-emirates-dates-and-tickets-1.500695882"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Dubai's Mall of the Emirates, a festive pantomime of Cinderella begins at New Covent Garden Theatre from Saturday, December 5th to Thursday, December 24th. This full musical production, brought to the city by Live Nation Middle East, New Covent Garden Theatre, and Patter Productions, gives families just under three weeks to catch the magical story before the Christmas Eve deadline. The tale of a young woman seeking her destiny, meeting her Prince Charming, and finding courage and kindness through theatrical magic is designed to engage audiences, both young and old. Children are encouraged to participate in the show, while adults enjoy the humor that goes beyond the children's understanding. December's sunny atmosphere in the UAE is made even more enchanting by the panto tradition. The show runs for approximately two hours, including an interval, making it a suitable length for younger children. Doors open thirty minutes before the performance, providing time for snacks and settling in. Tickets start at Dh150 and can be purchased through Platinumlist, with a buy now, pay later option allowing families to split the cost into three interest-free payments. Early booking is recommended for the best seats, as December weekends tend to sell out quickly.",
  "summary": "In the fairy tale, the magic runs out at midnight. In Dubai this year, it runs out on Christmas Eve. From Saturday 5 to Thursday 24 December, Cinderella takes over New Covent Garden Theatre at Mall of the Emirates. It's a full musical pantomime brought to the city by Live Nation Middle East, New Covent Garden Theatre and Patter Productions. That gives families just under three weeks to catch the…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}