University of the Arts Sharjah

بمناسبة العام الهجري الجديد، تتقدم جامعة الفنون في الشارقة بخالص التهاني وأطيب الأمنيات، راجين أن يحمل هذا العام الخير والبركة والتوفيق للجميع.

As we welcome the Hijri New Year, University of the Arts Sharjah extends its warmest wishes for a year filled with peace, prosperity, creativity, and success.

A few moments from And the World Goes ’Round 🎭✨

Presented by our Musical Theatre Year 3 students, this joyful show celebrated the timeless songs of Kander & Ebb through an evening of humour, romance, and drama.
Congratulations to the cast, creative team, musicians, and everyone involved in bringing this production to life.

Director: Peter Barlow
Music Director: SuRie
Choreographer: Alex Jessop
Set & Costume Designer: Farah Al Hattab
Lighting Designer: Bradley Trenaman

From 19 May to 5 June, our Bachelor of Music students presented a diverse series of concerts at the Academy of Performing Arts, University of the Arts Sharjah.

The series included performances of Arabic and Western music, alongside dedicated concerts featuring oud, voice and ney, violin and flute, and voice and piano. Together, these events reflected the range of musical training, artistic development, and talent within the programme.

A huge congratulations to our students for all they have accomplished throughout the concert series. 🎉🎵

Moments from Different Countries, a major collaborative production bringing together Year 4 Actors, Year 3 & 4 Production Arts, Year 1–4 Musical Theatre students, Year 2 MFA students, and APA Alumni.

A proud moment for the Academy of Performing Arts, uniting students, alumni, and faculty in a production that celebrated collaboration at every level.

The University of the Arts Sharjah invites you to a screening of The Duck Swims (البط يعوم), a Year 4 Acting Film Project directed by Aiham AlSubaihi and produced by Mohammed Bassem Khoshoey.

The film follows a socially awkward groom who is rushed into marrying the “perfect” bride. As the wedding day unfolds, the celebration descends into chaos as unexpected secrets begin to surface.

🗓️ Date: 9 June
🕧 Time: 6:30 PM
📍Main Theatre - Academy of Performing Arts

Event Duration: 60 minutes
Film Duration: 30 minutes
Book your tickets now 🎟️

Enter the world of distinguished and celebrated writing team, Kander and Ebb. The World Goes 'Round is a stunning r***e of the songbook from the multi-Tony award-winning team, with the original production winning three Drama Desk Awards.

Filled with humour, romance, drama and nonstop melody, this musical is a thrilling celebration of life and the fighting spirit that keeps us all going. From Cabaret to Chicago, the nonstop hit-parade features unforgettable gems, including "Mr. Cellophane," "Maybe This Time," "Cabaret" and "New York, New York," seamlessly interwoven into a passionate, harmonious, up-tempo evening of musical theatre.

Book your tickets - Link in Bio 🔗🎟

Performance Dates:
Sunday 7 June - 2.00pm, 8.00pm
Monday 8 June - 8.00pm
Tuesday 9 June - 8.00pm

Duration: 60 minutes no interval.
Location: Studio Theatre, Academy of Performing Arts

A bittersweet farewell to a remarkable chapter. 🎓

Glimpses from the Performing Arts Academy Graduation 2026, celebrating the achievements of our graduates as they take their next steps beyond the Academy.

Glimpses from The Cost of Luck and Handle with Care, an evening of contemporary dance presented by our Year 2 Dance students and choreographed by Lana Fahmi and Beth F**t.

Thanks all our dancers:

- Rei Kassandra
- Amelia Holloway
- Aya Alkanawati
- Carmen Ali
- Karm Abo Kasem
- Kristina Abou Shaar
- Badr Labied
- Youssef Moujab
- Rania Aizouky
- Hesham Elshahat
- Sham Sukkar
- Yassine Derbali