Valentines Special: First Kiss @ The Courtyard Playhouse Dubai

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This Valentine’s week, The Courtyard Playhouse invites audiences to experience love in its most fragile, fun, and defining form with FIRST KISS, an intimate improvised theatre special event running for three nights only.

FIRST KISS explores how one small moment can set an entire life in motion. Drawing inspiration from real audience stories, performers create spontaneous, emotionally rich narratives that unfold across years; shaped by timing, chance, regret, and the choices we make when love is on the line. For many, the show is less about romance as fantasy and more about romance as something deeply human. Tender without being sentimental and funny without losing depth, FIRST KISS reflects the quiet truths of connection: the moments we return to, replay, and wonder about long after they’ve passed.
“A first kiss can feel insignificant or life-changing, and often it’s only later that we realise which one it was. This show lives in that space.” - says Marie, the Manager of Courtyard Playhouse and also one of the
performers in the improv show.

An Intimate and Fun Valentine’s Experience

Set within the Playhouse’s intimate theatre, FIRST KISS invites audiences to lean in. Each performance is unique, shaped by the stories shared in the room that night. No two shows are the same: just like the
moments they’re inspired by.
Whether you’re bringing a first date, a long-term partner, or a close friend, FIRST KISS offers an alternative Valentine’s experience: reflective, connecting, and quietly unforgettable.

Three Nights Only
FIRST KISS runs on:

Thursday 12 February 2026
Friday 13 February 2026
Saturday 14 February 2026

Due to limited seating, audiences are encouraged to book in advance. RSVP is essential.

Bookings and full details are available here

All performances take place at our beautiful working theatre, The Courtyard Playhouse, set inside the creative oasis of Al Quoz, Dubai.

Image Credit: The Courtyard Playhouse Dubai