Internationally-acclaimed  dance and music show Blaze will be performed at the Doha Exhibition Center (DEC) as part of the Qatar Summer Festival 2014, organised by Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA),  from tomorrow for three days.

The UK-based high-energy show is directed by choreographer Anthony Van Laast whose work has appeared on Broadway in the popular musicals Sister Act and Mamma Mia! The group has performed with artists such as Michael Jackson and has sold more than 250,000 tickets in worldwide tours around Europe and Asia.

The performance will be non-ticketed and will go on for three consecutive days – August 18, 19 and 20, at three different timings; at 5pm, 7pm and 9pm daily with each show lasting 20 minutes.

“Blaze is a highly energetic show that we expect will draw in many observers as it is suitable for people of all ages and is extremely young-spirited and fun,” said Mashal Shahbik, Eid In Qatar and Qatar Summer Festival Project manager.

QTA is offering a free shuttle bus service throughout the summer festival from the Q-Post offices parking to the Family Fun activities in the DEC and Fountain Fun activity on the Corniche at Murjan restaurant.

Also as part of the Qatar Summer Festival 2014, QTA has converted the DEC into an indoor 10,000sqm entertainment city featuring activities and programmes that cater to all ages; from extreme sports for adults, to soft play areas for kids. The DEC is split up into zones, with dedicated games areas – ranging from professional skateboarding ramps to bouncy castles, a food court area, and a retail area. There is also a stage for Baraem TV for plays and performances.

Baraem TV will be putting on a 45-minute theatrical play encouraging and educating children about social values, co-operation and goodwill, every weekend. The show, launched on  August 8, will be on at 4.30pm and 8.15pm every Friday and Saturday until September 27.

The DEC entertainment city will be open from 3pm to 11pm on weekdays, and from 2pm to midnight on weekends. Although the entry is free, activities are priced between QR5 to QR30.  Payment is only accepted through cash.

As for the Corniche, which is the first venue that the shuttle bus stops at, there are daily dancing fountain shows on until the end of the festival. During the week, the fountain show is running from 7pm to 11pm at 30-minute intervals, and on the weekends, the show is on from 6pm to 12pm at 45-minute intervals.

 

 

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