{
  "id": 17268683,
  "title": "Inside Guy Manoukian's Venus, the dazzling new show at The Theatre Dubai",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/inside-guy-manoukians-venus-the-dazzling-new-show-at-the-theatre-dubai",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-30T18:03:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/2026/10/30/the-theater-dubai-review-fairmont-guy-manoukian/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Opening night of the dazzling new show at The Theatre Dubai, Venus, took place with a performance starting at 10.30pm on the evening of its fifth anniversary celebration. The theatre, located on Sheikh Zayed Road, offers a unique experience combining live singers, aerial acrobatics, and dancing. The night began with a dinner and cabaret, where guests were treated to a range of dishes influenced by Japanese and Mediterranean cuisine, accompanied by popular pop hits and live singing. The show started with the Bond theme and featured performances by well-known singers, along with aerial acrobatics and gymnastics. The Lebanese-Armenian theatre founder and artistic director, Guy Manoukian, also performed during the anniversary celebration. The event attracted a lively crowd, dancing through the night and making plans to return for future performances.",
  "summary": "There’s a scene in season two of the comedy 30 Rock when the main character, Liz Lemon, is asked out on a date. “So, I’ll pick you up around 10?” her would-be suitor asks. To which she responds: “At night?!” I admit to channelling Lemon’s incredulity when I was invited to the opening night of Venus , the new show at The Theatre Dubai, with the performance starting at 10.30pm. I’ve lived in 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."
}