Event Announcement:
Much-loved musical stage show for kids – Nickelodeon's Dora the Explorer Live! Dora's Pirate Adventure – comes to Yas Island Abu Dhabi in May!
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (March 21, 2016): Nickelodeon, Life Like Touring and Live Nation Middle East are delighted to announce that Dora the Explorer and her friends are on their way to Abu Dhabi with a brand new show. Dora's Pirate Adventure opens at du Forum, Yas Island on May 12th to 14th.
Dora's Pirate Adventure incorporates the interactive and educational elements that make Dora the Explorer one of the most popular shows on television. Live shows allow Nickelodeon to bring experiential entertainment to the stage for kids and families.
Join Dora and her friends as they embark on an exciting trip to Treasure Island in search of the ultimate pirate party. Help them navigate over the Dancing Mountain and through the Silly Singing Bridge in pursuit of the Pirate Kitties. Along the way, Dora the Explorer fans will use their map-reading, counting, musical and language skills to successfully help Dora reach Treasure Island and avoid that pesky fox, Swiper!
"We are pleased to partner with Life Like Touring to bring their new production of Dora the Explorer Live! Dora's Pirate Adventure to audiences in Abu Dhabi", said Thomas Kingsley, Senior Manager, Recreation Business Development at Nickelodeon. "Now seen by families in over 30 countries worldwide, our Dora Live! productions continue to engage fans of Nickelodeon's beloved television show, while introducing children to the unbeatable experience of live theatre."
Dora the Explorer live stage shows have enjoyed considerable success around the world and have now been seen by over four million people including audiences in the Australia, the United Kingdom, Egypt, Kuwait, Russia, Spain, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Singapore and New Zealand.
"As part of our ongoing commitment to delivering the best of family entertainment in the region, Live Nation Middle East is proud to bring Dora the Explorer to Yas Island, Abu Dhabi this spring. We can assure fans in the UAE that we are working hard to continue showcasing the highest quality entertainment and we look forward to sharing more announcements in the coming months," says James Craven, Managing Director of Live Nation Middle East.
The show is a perfect opportunity for families to also try out all the exhilarating attractions on offer across Yas Island. Every year the island welcomes a growing number of globally-renowned shows, entertainers and artists to its world-class performance spaces.
Dora the Explorer is a play-along, animated adventure TV series following Dora and her best friend, Boots as they explore their world, just like pre-schoolers do. Since its launch on Nickelodeon in 2000, Dora the Explorer has emerged as a global phenomenon seen around the world and translated into more than 30 languages. The show has received numerous international industry awards including the Peabody, NAACP, Alma, Latino Spirit, Gracie Allen, several Parents' Choice Awards, the Television Critics Association award and 15 Daytime Emmy nominations.
Tickets for Nickelodeon's Dora the Explorer Live! Dora's Pirate Adventure go on sale from Monday 28th March with special early bird offers available from www.ticketmaster.ae.
Show days and timings are as follows:
* May 12th Thursday at 6:30pm
* May 13th Friday at 11:00am, 3:00pm and 6:00pm
* May 14th Saturday at 11:00am and 3:00pm
Ticket prices are at:
* Royal: AED 500
* Gold: AED 350
* Silver: AED 250
* Bronze: AED 150
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Dora's Pirate Adventure from Life Like Touring on Vimeo.
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