It's All Been Done Before at The Junction in Dubai

Third Half Theatre presents ‘It's All Been Done Before’, a collection of short plays written and directed by Dubai based playwright, Sanjeev Dixit. Multiple award-winning plays rub shoulders with plays that have traveled to Delhi and LA in addition to performing all over Dubai at The Junction, DUCTAC, Madinat, Emirates Litfest, and the Sikka Art Fair. Known for his experimental modern pieces, Sanjeev's style is marked by a physicality coupled with humor which evokes a classic sense of theatre as a craft and an art form.

Get set for an evening of fun, laughter, poignance, and reflection. Reconnect with the magic of the theatre with some of Dubai's best talent collaborating to bring you an unforgettable night out.

About the Plays

The Monkey's Paw - A story of a family whose lives are altered when an old friend brings a strange Talisman into their home. (Theatrical adaptation of a short story by W.W. Jacobs)

Flare up at 311 - A couple has a dispute about selling their flat and moving to a more affordable neighborhood.

I Am - Inspired by real events, the play follows the journey of a girl growing up in a traditional society.

Tréteau - An amalgamation of inspirations and ideas, Tréteau is a frenetic distillation of the overarching love of the theatre as an art form shared by playwrights and players alike.

The Tragic Queen - A ten-minute musical following two heiresses to a kingdom who must overcome politics and love for the throne.

Janus - A second-generation immigrant faces uncomfortable competition from someone 'fresh off the boat'.

Garçon - Three men happen to meet at a café, each waiting for that special someone. But who is she?

It's All Been Done Before - A beleaguered writer struggles to finish his script while the characters keep interrupting.