Zayed and the Dream is the new extravagant theatrical creation by the Caracalla Dance Theatre. History meets art in the legendary story of seven horsemen travellers in the sands of time on a journey in search of the one who will forever leave his mark on the Arabian desert and carve his name as a hero of civilisation.

Press

‘An utterly ravishing production’
DAILY TELEGRAPH (Two Thousand and One Nights 2003)

‘I doubt The London stage has seen such beauty...a dance company that has made its own bridge between East and West’
DAILY TELEGRAPH (Two Thousand and One Nights 2003)

Cast

Starring 100 artists with the participation of guest performers from China, Spain, Ukraine and the United Arab Emirates including GABRIEL YAMMINE, YASSER EL MASRI Guest Stars WA’AD and HAMAD AL AMERI as well as honoured guest ASSI AL HELLANI.

About the Production

Marking the return of the company to London for the first time since their critically-acclaimed production of Two Thousand and One Nights in 2003, Zayed and The Dream showcases an historic and epic journey in to the heart of the Arabian Desert.

The Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage (ADACH) is an institution which contributes to the strengthening of dialogue and the appreciation of different cultures by developing projects that encourage the sharing of heritage, traditions and experience.

Running time: 1hr 55mins

Video trailer

Take a look at the trailer of Zayed and the Dream

Directed IVAN CARACALLA
Choreographed ALISSAR CARACALLA
Set designs GIULIANO SPINELLI
Lighting designs ALAN BURRETT
Music composition M. REZA ALIGHOLI
Visual projection SERGIO METALLI
Artistic Direction and Costumes ABDEL HALIM CARACALLA