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SPAA Students Perform at Prestigious Carthage Theatre Festival in Tunisia

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SPAA Students Perform at Prestigious Carthage Theatre Festival in Tunisia

Sharjah — 8 December 2025 Three Acting students from Sharjah Performing Arts Academy (SPAA) recently took part in the renowned Carthage Theatre Festival in Tunisia. Halima Issaoui, Abdullah Fattal and...

Dec 8, 2025

SPAA Alumni Shine in Egypt’s Hit Production Oliver in Arabic – The Musical

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SPAA Alumni Shine in Egypt’s Hit Production Oliver in Arabic – The Musical

SHARJAH — 3 December 2025 Sharjah Performing Arts Academy (SPAA) is celebrating the success of three Musical Theatre alumni,Kirolous Mounir, Laila Ashraf and Andrew William, who are making notable con...

Dec 3, 2025

SPAA Celebrates Regional Success at Lebanese International Short Film Festival

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SPAA Celebrates Regional Success at Lebanese International Short Film Festival

SHARJAH, 27 November 2025 Sharjah Performing Arts Academy (SPAA) marked a significant milestone in its regional outreach this month as Aiham AlSubaihi, representing the Recorded Media and Screen Actin...

Nov 27, 2025

SPAA Singers Shine in Workshop with Renowned Choral Director Rob Johnston

SPAA Singers Shine in Workshop with Renowned Choral Director Rob Johnston

SHARJAH, UAE — 20 November 2025 SPAA students participated in the specialised workshop “How to Get the Best Out of Your Choir – Workshop for Choir Directors,” led by acclaimed choral director Rob John...

Nov 20, 2025

Olivier Award–Winning West End Star Leanne Jones Inspires SPAA Musical Theatre Students

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Olivier Award–Winning West End Star Leanne Jones Inspires SPAA Musical Theatre Students

SHARJAH, UAE — 20 November 2025 Olivier Award–winning West End artist Leanne Jones visited the Sharjah Performing Arts Academy (SPAA) this week, bringing her exceptional insight, warmth, and artistry ...

Nov 20, 2025

SPAA Celebrates Liza Balkan’s Success in Canadian Opera Productions

Sharjah Performing Arts Academy

SPAA Celebrates Liza Balkan’s Success in Canadian Opera Productions

SHARJAH, UAE — 20 November 2025 Liza Balkan, MFA, Lead Tutor in Acting at the Sharjah Performing Arts Academy (SPAA), has returned to the Academy following a highly successful period of professional w...

Nov 20, 2025

SPAA Students Take Part in “Action Making & Fighting for Camera” Workshop with Frances Katz

Sharjah Performing Arts Academy

SPAA Students Take Part in “Action Making & Fighting for Camera” Workshop with Frances Katz

SHARJAH, UAE — 19 November 2025 SPAA students recently took part in the action making fighting for camera workshop led by Frances Katz. Over the last two years, Frances has worked not only as an actre...

Nov 19, 2025

SPAA Strengthens International Connections at AEC Congress in Salzburg

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SPAA Strengthens International Connections at AEC Congress in Salzburg

SHARJAH, 13 November 2025 - Professor Peter Barlow (Executive Director) and Dr Alexandros Spyrou (Dean, College of Music) have just returned from Salzburg, where they represented the Sharjah Performin...

Nov 13, 2025

French Cultural and Creative Delegation Visits SPAA as Part of Day-Long Visit to Sharjah

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French Cultural and Creative Delegation Visits SPAA as Part of Day-Long Visit to Sharjah

Sharjah, 12 November 2025- Sharjah Performing Arts Academy (SPAA) welcomed a French Cultural and Creative Delegation as part of a day-long visit to Sharjah, highlighting ongoing cultural exchange and ...

Nov 12, 2025

SPAA MFA Student Ikram Zgolli Publishes First Book at the Sharjah International Book Fair 2025

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SPAA MFA Student Ikram Zgolli Publishes First Book at the Sharjah International Book Fair 2025

Sharjah, 10 November 2025 — Sharjah Performing Arts Academy (SPAA) proudly celebrates the literary achievement of Ikram Zgolli, a Year 1 student on the MFA Directing pathway, on the publication of her...

Nov 10, 2025

Dance Students at SPAA Take Part in Masterclass with Dance On Ensemble’s Emma Lewis

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Dance Students at SPAA Take Part in Masterclass with Dance On Ensemble’s Emma Lewis

Sharjah – 9 November 2025 Dance students at the Sharjah Performing Arts Academy (SPAA) experienced a rare opportunity to learn from international professional Emma Lewis, a member of the renowned Danc...

Nov 9, 2025

SPAA Student Noora Nujum Launches Third Book Carried With Kindness at Sharjah International Book Fair

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SPAA Student Noora Nujum Launches Third Book Carried With Kindness at Sharjah International Book Fair

Previous Next Sharjah, 8 November 2025 — Sharjah Performing Arts Academy (SPAA) proudly celebrates the launch of Carried With Kindness, the third book by talented SPAA student Noora Nujum. The...

Nov 6, 2025

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