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The Accused Based on the book The Accused by Jeffery Archer, this play gets the audience involved as the tense drama unfolds on stage. The scene: A tense courtroom. Did Dr Sherwood murder his wife? YOU need to deliver the verdict: guilty or not guilty. The play will continue based on your choice – which means you will witness one of two different possible endings (and finally uncover the truth). June 24 to 26 a Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, timings vary. Tel: (0)4 223 1139. Thejunctiondubai.com
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Being Van Gogh During this immersive multimedia show, not only will you be surrounded by Vincent Van Gogh’s stunning works of art, but you will learn about the Dutch artist’s tragic life. It is based on the letters that Van Gogh penned to his brother, Theo, so there is no fiction involved. Expect a short play followed by more than 300 images of Van Gogh’s paintings, sketches and documentary photos in the stunning immersive show paired with classical music. Until mid-August a Souk Madinat Jumeirah Dubai, 12pm onwards (hourly shows). Tel: (0)4 277 4044. toda.ae
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Masterpiece Fine Art LLC Housed in one of the art galleries in Wafi city is a rarely seen full-set of 24 limited edition silver platters created by Spanish painter, sculptor and ceramicist, Pablo Picasso and eminent French silversmith and goldsmith, François Hugo. Other paintings by notable artists from the last 400 years are also on display. More galleries are set to open this year. Throughout June a Gallery 546, Wafi City, Mon to Sat 11am to 10pm, free. Tel: (0)58 613 1101. masterpieceart.co.uk/dubai
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Fête de la Musique On summer solstice day, music lovers can catch a music festival held at Alliance Française Dubai in Oud Metha. Expect a wide range of music spanning from classical to jazz and even Arabic. The event is free and open to all ages. June 19 a Alliance Française Dubai, street 18, Oud Metha, Dubai, Tel: (0)4 335 8712. afdubai.org What’s On_57
