Third Half Theatre in association with social enterprise Movement Mantra proudly presents Still
Dancing, an original theatre production to raise awareness about Parkinson’s
Disease (PD) in the UAE.
Based on a true story, the play is an attempt to humanize PD
and show the real-life issues and challenges faced by people with PD and their
families. It is an attempt to sensitize the general public, dissolve the stigma
associated with PD and create awareness on the possible interventions available
for people afflicted with the condition in the UAE.
The story
follows a family's history. While our focus has been on Parkinson's, we thought
it just as important to highlight the effect of the condition on the caregivers
and the immediate family as well. At its heart, it is a story of any family,
really. The specific details and struggles may vary, but we all go through the
ups, the downs, the joys, the sorrows that reaffirm our faith in family values.
Movement
Mantra uses dance as a tool to motivate PD heroes to be more active and take
control of their condition. We thus have a deeply personal play, and an
expression of the emotions associated with the play through dance, music, and
poetry as well. Brought to you by a cast selected from an open audition and a
team featuring Dubai’s multicultural talent, Still Dancing is a portrayal of the struggles and triumphs of the human spirit.
The play
will be staged at The Junction, Al Serkal Avenue on Friday the 12th
of April 7:30 pm, and Saturday the 13th of April 2019 at 3:30 and
7:30 pm to support our effort in raising PD awareness. Tickets available on Platinumlist and directly at the venue.
The theme of
this year is to #StartAConversation. We hope the play not only raises awareness
on PD but also moves the audience to start their own conversations about the condition,
and movement in general. We could all benefit greatly from the simple act of
making movement our mantra.
See you
there!
