22 January 2016 www.bahrainthismonth.com happenings Theatre lovers gear up for a fantastic evening of entertainment as Shakespeare’s greatest play, Hamlet, comes to the island. The world-renowned Shakespeare’s Globe will perform Hamlet as part of its two-year world tour commemorating the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death and the first genuine world tour in theatre history. The play’s plot revolves around the Danish prince, Hamlet, who, after learning of the his father the king’s death, comes home to find his uncle married to his mother and set to take his place on the Danish throne. However, the ghost of the deceased king visits Hamlet and demands vengeance for his ‘foul and most unnatural murder’. With political intrigue and sexual obsession; philosophical reflection and violent action; tragic depth and wild humour; Hamlet has been called Shakespeare’s ‘poem unlimited’ and is considered as the fullest expression of the author’s profound genius. Featuring a diverse cast of travelling players, the thrilling show is co-directed by Dominic Dromgoole and Bill Buckhurst, with designs by Jonathan Fensom and music by Bill Barclay and Laura Forrest-Hay. The show starts at 7pm with free admission. Minimum age requirement is eight years. Call 80 008-089 or visit www.culture.gov.bh. If you’re interested in integrating your personal and professional leadership development, then this course is right up your street. A Harvard faculty workshop, Authentic Leadership: A True North course on how to live and lead authentically, will be held on January 12 at the Oasis Training Center in Budaiya. The workshop consists of two sessions and is offered in partnership with Dana Born, PhD, Harvard Kennedy School faculty member. Dana is a retired brigadier general with 30 years of service in the US Air Force and is also a senior consultant for the Authentic Leadership Institute (ALI). Session 1: Who are you? introduces Authentic Leadership and discusses the differences between leader and leadership development and how it occurs. Session 2: Where Are You Headed? will build upon the first session and look at everything from self-awareness, a learning mindset, embracing vulnerability, to ‘deficit’ versus ‘strength-based’ models. The course is priced at BD75 per person, per session, with Session 1 held from 8am-9.30am and Session 2 from 10am-11.30am. Email [email protected]. INVESTING IN CULTURE TO BE OR NOT TO BE LIVE AND LEAD Bahrain will take centre stage as an international conference Investing In Culture: Social & Business Impacts comes to the Kingdom. Under the patronage of the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities, Thinkers & Doers brings this conference to life with a vision to develop and update cultural infrastructures and reinforce the role of culture as a lever for social and economic development. The exclusive event will provide a platform for groundbreaking dialogue around the importance of investing in culture. Home to a vibrant artistic scene and the most ambitious cultural projects, the event will take place at the Bahrain National Theatre, the National Museum and the Arab Regional Centre for World Heritage and will host a unique gathering of 300 of the most inspiring and promising culture investors, officials and decision makers. Roundtables and debates, workshops and cultural start-up pitches will provide a platform to discuss culture as an investment opportunity, as well as to reflect on the selection criteria for cultural investments. The day will also feature side events and an exceptional concert under the direction of Missa Johnouchi. Prestigious figures from all over the world will be attending with banks, investors, cultural entrepreneurs and creative industries also represented. Visit www.culture.gov.bh. When? January 11 Event? Play Venue? Cultural Hall When? January 12 Event? Leadership Course Venue? Oasis Training Center When? January 19 Event? International Cultural Conference Venue? Various Venues When? Ongoing Event? Bahrain Unlocked - Digital Photography Exhibition Venue? Le Méridien Bahrain City Centre E Call 17 171-107. When? Ongoing – Throughout the Year Event? Water Sports Activities Venue? The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Hotel & Spa E Call the Sports Club on 17 586-612 or email rc.bahrz. [email protected]. When? Ongoing – January 9 Event? The Nest Venue? Block 338 E Call 17 717-441 or visit www. alriwaqartspace.com. When? Ongoing – January 23 Event? Bahrain Shopping Festival - Shop Bahrain Venue? Nationwide E Visit www.shopbahrain.com. When? Ongoing - January 31 Event? Art Exhibition ‘Aleph in Many Letters’ by Samir Al Sayegh. Venue? Bin Matar House E Visit www. shaikhebrahimcenter.org. When? Throughout January Event? Motoring Events Venue? Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) E Call the BIC hotline 17 450-000 or visit www. bahraingp.com. When? January 2 Event? Amwaj Marina Market Venue? Amwaj Marina, Amwaj islands Have a fun-filled family day with shopping and kids’ entertainment. E Follow Facebook page Amwaj Islands, Instagram @amwaj_ islands and Twitter @ amwajislands When? January 4 Event? Three Steps To Change webinar Venue? Online Learn three basic principals of the ASK technique through a free webinar by Kelly Armatage. E Visit www.facebook.com/ events/1244751095540964/ for more information.
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