The Doha Players present Hot Mikado, their version of The Mikado, directed by Christopher Churchouse. Hot Mikado is a musical comedy, based on Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Mikado, adapted by David H Bell (book and lyrics) and Rob Bowman (orchestrations and arrangements). After researching the 1939 Broadway musical, The Hot Mikado, and being disappointed at […]
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The Script Live in Qatar
The multi-platinum Irish rock band The Script will be performing live in Doha, Qatar for the first time this weekend Having sold more than four million albums and nine million singles, The Script will be making their first appearance in Doha. Formed in 2001 in Ireland, the all-boys band signed to Sony Label Group imprint Phonogenic […]
Last Performances by Michalis Economou and Sonja Park in the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra
Michalis Economou conducts his last public performance of the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra as music director on Wednesday 1 May 2013 at 7:30 pm in Katara’s Opera House. Sonja Park will be the guest soloist in Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Piano Concerto No 27 in B Flat Major. The second half of the programme is a symphonic […]
Marhaba’s Guide to the Week 28 April – 1 May 2013
Gulf Jazz Festival 2013 The first legendary Randy Brecker ‘s concert in Qatar. Brecker is one of the world’s top jazz trumpet player. He will perform with young Polish quartet High Definition led by pianist Piotr Orzechowski who won the last prestigious Jazz Montreux Competition. Date: Sunday 28 April 2013 Time: 8 pm (doors open […]
Marhaba’s Guide to the Weekend 18 April – 20 April 2013
What’s on in Qatar this weekend? There’s a lot to please any taste – art exhibitions, sports activities, music concerts, nightlife and much more – all in one weekend. Here’s Marhaba’s Guide to the Weekend to get you out and about in Qatar this weekend: Lebanese star Joe Ashkar LIVE in Qatar Opening set with […]
Lebanese Pop Stars Perform in Qatar’s Hotels
Lebanese Pop Stars Joe Ashkar and Rami Ayash perform in Qatar this April! Joe Ashkar exclusive at Crystal on Thursday 18 April 2013! Opening set with DJ Tobias Doors open 10 pm Tickets are available at Crystal, W Hotel Doha at Male QR150 for males and QR50 for females. Membership is required. About Joe Ashkar […]
Qatar-based African Band to Perform at the Admiral’s Club
The BGYS Melodious, Qatar’s first and only official African band, is performing at the Admiral’s Club, The Ritz-Carlton Doha on Wednesday 10 April 2013 from 8 pm – 11:30 pm. Formed in 2011, The BGYS Melodious is a Nigerian band specialised in rich highlife music with a touch of juju flavour. The Qatar-based band has […]
Marhaba’s Guide to the Weekend 4 April – 6 April 2013
It’s the weekend and time to have fun and relax! What’s on this weekend? Well, a lot as usual, but the highlights of this weekend are Global Innovators 2013, Schools Olympic Program, Seasons of Love, Qatar Career Fair, World Health Day, MIA Park Bazaar and MotoGP. There’s a lot more to please any taste – […]
Finalists of the ‘Battle of the Bands’
Zippo and Makshoof Music announced the finalists of their Battle of the Bands competition. From a pool of regional musical talent that entered, Nikotin, Bear & The Happy, and Naser Mestarihi were crowned as the three winners. Presented by Zippo in partnership with Makshoof Music, the contest invited musicians from the UAE, Qatar and KSA […]
Akon Live in Qatar
Yes, the Senegalese American R&B and hip hop artist, Akon, is finally coming to Qatar for a concert! Plus a mash up of EDM & URBAN music from Doha’s leading DJs – Sam World & Jared McCulloch, Jade Rox, Steve KZ, Xwolf, DJ Shadi & DJ Kabbi! With 40 Billboard Hot 100 songs and over […]
First African Festival in Doha at Katara
Katara is presenting their first African Festival, running from Sunday 7 April – Saturday 13 April 2013. The seven-day festival will showcase the best of African art, dance, music and film, and will also feature exhibitions, music and dance shows, jewellery and handicrafts, urban painting, a drive through cinema and a kids zone. Working closely […]
Doha Jazz Performs at St. Regis Hotel
PLEASE DISREGARD THIS POST! DOHA JAZZ IS NO LONGER PERFORMING AT THE ST. REGIS THIS WEEK. Doha Jazz has been invited to play at the St. Regis Hotel & Resorts for the next two weeks from 1 April – 13 April 2013. Doha Jazz was formed by British musician Chris Coull in 2000. Starting as […]
Marhaba’s Guide to the Weekend 28 March – 30 March 2013
This weekend, you just can’t stay home. There’s too much going on. There are events to please any taste – art exhibitions, music concerts, nightlife and much more – all in one weekend. The highlights of this weekend are the opening of Qatar International Food Festival (QIFF) 2013, CHI AL SHAQAB 2013 and the opening […]
Sean Paul Live in Qatar
The Grammy Award-winning Jamaican dancehall and reggae singer, Sean Paul, comes to Qatar for the first time this weekend! The concert will also host a mash up of EDM and urban music from Doha’s leading DJs Jared McCulloch, Jade Rox, Steve KZ, Xwolf, DJ Shadi and DJ Kabbi! Date: Friday 29 March 2013 Time: 8 […]
Marhaba Interview: Glenn Leonard from the Grammy Award-winning Group The Temptations
The Temptations and The Supremes, two of the most renowned artists from the world famous R&B and soul music record label label, Motown, came to the Middle East for the very first time to perform at Qatar’s Doha Marriott Hotel on Friday 22 March 2013 and at a private show at the American Al Udeid […]
Honk! A Musical By Sherborne Qatar
Honk! The Musical Sherborne Qatar is proud to present the musical Honk! Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale, The Ugly Duckling, has been transformed into a modern musical comedy for all the family. When Ugly hatches under the adoring gaze of her proud mum, her musical adventures begin. The show is full of charm, witty lyrics, […]
Marhaba’s Guide to the Weekend 21 March – 23 March 2013
Qatar has become busy every weekend lately and this weekend is no different. There are events to please any taste – art exhibitions, music concerts, nightlife and much more – all in one weekend. The highlights of this weekend are the opening of Halal Hal Festival at Katara and the performances of Greek Pianist Yanni […]
Motown Legends: The Temptations & The Supremes Live in Qatar
Motown legends are coming to Qatar for the first time. The original members of The Temptations and The Supremes, two of the most renowned artists from the world famous R&B and soul music Motown label, are roaming the stage in the lush garden of the Doha Marriott on Friday 22 March 2013. Bilal Taha, one […]
Yanni Live Concert in Qatar
Save the date, Yanni fans! The remarkable composer and live performer hits Doha on Saturday 23 March 2013 and Sunday 24 March 2013 for a live concert at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) with his orchestra. Part of his world tour in 2013, the Doha gigs will have all of Yanni’s faves from across his […]
C Street Brass Performing in Qatar Live
Head out to Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) for an evening of music by C Street Brass on Thursday 14 March 2013! C Street Brass was founded in 2007 and has recently been appointed Ensemble in Residence at Carnegie Mellon University. With their distinct interpretations and unified sound, the quintet has quickly established itself […]
