Poet Wajid Ali Shah’s story on Dubai stage

Malhaar, UAE’s first Indian ensemble, will present Jashn-e-Awadh — A Unique Musical Journey to the Land of Nawabs, on September 30 and October 1, at Ductac, Centrepoint Auditorium, Mall of the Emirates.

The 120-minute show, which will be the Indian classical choir’s biggest performance in the last five years, will present the grandeur of the court of Wajid Ali Shah, the last Nawab of Awadh, and a well-known poet, playwright and patron of performing arts. It comprises classical music, Kathak dance, and theatre in Hindi and Urdu, performed by more than 50 artists from UAE and India.

The shows will be at 7.30pm on Friday and at 3.30pm on Saturday. Ticket prices start at Dh75. Call 055-1013652 or write to malhaar.choir@gmail.com.