EventNewsDXB Ep. 6 - Maxine English: A Maverick's Journey From Dubai To The West End

EventNewsDXB is supported by Warehouse Four - Dubai's best independent event venue.

What if you could bring some of Dubai's 'anything's possible' attitude to the heart of London's iconic West End? That's exactly what this week's guest did! Join host Ian Carless as he sits down with Maxine English, the maverick powerhouse behind the transformation of the Savoy Theatre.

From her early days immersed in Dubai's arts scene to helping shape Dubai's burgeoning cultural landscape, Maxine's story is one of passion, resilience and a touch of old-school glamour. Discover how her childhood love for drama classes evolved into a full-fledged career and how a chance encounter with a hospitality industry titan, paved her way to success.

Podcast Rundown

• Maxine's background and entry into the theatre world.
• The evolution of Dubai's entertainment landscape.
• Key challenges of making theatre commercially viable.
• The balance between international productions and local talent.
• The potential impact of casinos on the entertainment scene.
• Personal sacrifices and experiences in theatre leadership.
• The significance of creating memorable audience experiences.

Production Credits:

Presented by: Ian Carless
Studio Engineer & Editor: Roy D'Monte
Executive Producers: Ian Carless & Joe Morrison
Produced by: EventNewsDXB & W4 Podcast Studio

Support us!

It takes time and effort to put the EventNewsDXB podcast together and we hope it's worth something to you. If it is, please consider supporting us for as little as US$250 per month to keep the podcasts coming. Contact us for details.