The ‘Aladdin and the magic lamp’ cirque show kicked off Thursday, enthralling a huge number of spectators at the Lusail Multipurpose Hall (former Lusail Handball Stadium).
The live performance, organised by Alchemy Project Entertainment in cooperation with Qatar Tourism (QT), Qatar Airways and Ooredoo and running until tomorrow (July 23) is part of the ‘Summer in Qatar’ campaign.
The award-winning show from ‘A Thousand and One Nights’, a collection of Middle Eastern folktales, featured a colourful and breathtaking performance by a team of about 35 performers and artists who mesmerised the audience with their impressive acts and acrobatics, and music on stage.
The staging of ‘Aladdin and the magic lamp’ also highlights the efforts of QT in positioning the country as a favourite family destination in the region by presenting one-of-its-kind shows year-round.
In a press statement, QT COO Berthold Trenkel said: “In keeping with our strategy, bringing family-friendly entertainment is a hallmark of our work to drive domestic tourism which in turn acts as a key contributor to the growth of our sector.
“Both residents and visitors can enjoy the multiple shows that will be on offer this season, while also exploring the additional summer features that are highlighted in our monthly calendar.”
“This is one of the first times after two years of pandemic that we are seeing exciting and quality shows happen back to back in a great city like Doha, with full of potential. We have three top-quality shows and ever green titles that are perfect for all members of the family and a brand new state-of-the-art venue to explore,” Alchemy Project CEO Mac.s.Far said.
Summer in Qatar brings three exciting, family-friendly cirque shows, including “Alice in Wonderland”, held from July 14 to 16; ‘Aladdin and the magic lamp’; and ‘Smurfs Musical Live on Stage’ from July 28 to 30 – all in the same venue. Tickets start at QR145 and can be purchased via Tixbox.com, Virgin Megastore and QTickets.com.
‘Alice in Wonderland’, according to organisers, attracted a huge number of families and children in the country, as well as from neighbouring GCC countries such as Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. The show featured a combination of musical theatre and modern ballet, in addition to a spectacular circus and acrobatic performances.
Moza Khalid al-Muhannadi, director, Corporate Social Responsibility, Sponsorship and Media, at Ooredoo, said: “We’re delighted to be sponsoring these three exciting shows. We have a firm commitment to supporting our local communities as part of our CSR strategy, and are always pleased to support events that promote community cohesion. We look forward to seeing everyone get together to enjoy this family entertainment.”
‘Aladdin and the magic lamp’ will have two shows today (July 22) at 3pm and 7pm, while tomorrow, shows will take place at 1pm and 5pm at Lusail Multipurpose Hall.
It is learnt that QT's live performances not only helped boost the tourism industry but also the country's retail and hospitality sectors.
Malls and shopping centres witnessed a rise in footfall while many hotels recorded a continuous increase in bookings both from local and international visitors during this period.

The three-day 'The Smurfs – Live on Stage’, set from July 28 to 30, is also expected to be an exceptional and crowd-puller show.
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