Erth to host live theatre from October

Live theatre is returning to Abu Dhabi via Erth.

Formerly the Armed Forces Officers Club & Hotel, and a popular Abu Dhabi institution, Erth bosses have teamed up with Outside The Box Events to bring ‘Theatre by Erth’ to their 631-seat theatre.

The curtain call on the first show is scheduled for October, and producers have hinted that the likes of Abba Reunion, Alice in Wonderland, MJ History, Meet the Beatles, Magic Phil, Horrible Histories, and annual pantomimes will complete an enticing calendar of shows.

Shaikha Al Kaabi, CEO for Erth, said: “Our investment in Theatre by Erth is intrinsically linked to the hospitality that Abu Dhabi takes pride in providing.

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“Theatre by Erth will expand on Erth’s comprehensive leisure and dining facilities, as well as building on the brand’s legacy to create meaningful and memorable experiences for visitors and the Abu Dhabi community to engage in.”

Theatregoers can pair their experience with dinner at one of Erth’s six restaurants.

Additional facilities include a recreational pool with sun loungers, Olympic-sized swimming pool for hardcore athletes, a mixed martial arts studio, basketball and squash courts, a bowling alley and shooting range.

Outside The Box Events CEO, Robert Duce, said: “The demand for quality entertainment has been steadily on the increase, and the diversity of the population, as well as the desire to see world-class entertainment on our doorstep, has only fuelled the need for dynamic and interesting venues where the stage can be modified to suit the variety of shows we are capable of bringing to the UAE.”

Starting October. Khor Al Maqtaa. afoc.ae/en (052 497 5308).