Siobhan Fanning is a trained West End actress, voice coach, and the founder of Show Squad — but don’t let the theatre background fool you, she’s also part mentor, part community-builder, and part fairy godmother of performing arts in Ras Al Khaimah. Originally a big-city girl from London (who was supposed to land in Dubai), she found herself “accidentally” in RAK… and never looked back. Now, she’s raising a generation of confident kids and inspiring adults to ditch the screens, grab a mic, and discover their inner star. Oh, and if you bump into her at Al Hamra? Say hi — half the neighborhood already does.
Interview Highlights
🎭 From Dyslexia to Drama Queen: Diagnosed at 16, Siobhan found her voice (literally) through drama — proving that the arts can unlock confidence in the most magical ways.
🌍 Promised Dubai, Got RAK (and Stayed!): RAK wasn’t part of the original plan… but its warmth, beach life, and tight-knit community turned this city girl into a proud RAK local.
👑 The Mayor of Al Hamra: Whether walking her dog or producing sold-out community pantos, Siobhan’s become a familiar face — her friend jokes she runs the town!
🎤 Show Squad: More Than Stage Skills: It’s not about raising the next Beyoncé — it’s about building teamwork, confidence, and pulling kids away from screens (and they love it!).
🧚♀️ Panto Chaos = Pure Joy: 400+ people, flying sweets, and kids screaming “Don’t eat the apple!” — her community pantomimes are part play, part live-action comedy riot.
📣 Voice Coach for CEOs & Teens Alike: From helping Emirati grads speak with confidence to guiding business leaders in vocal mastery — Siobhan’s impact is as diverse as her classes.
🌟 Shoutout to WOW-RAK: For anyone new to town? Her tip: “Check out WOW-RAK — everything you need is on there.” We didn’t even have to pay her to say that.
Pull Out Quotes
“I was promised Dubai or Abu Dhabi — two days later, I was in RAK. I wasn’t happy… and then I fell in love with it.”
“We threw sweets into the crowd, and thought we lost the kids — until they started a riot screaming ‘Don’t do it, Snow White!’”
“We’re not here to make the next Oscar winner — we’re here to help kids communicate, connect, and come alive.”
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About the Collaboration (WOW-RAK × E-Find RAK)
When storytelling meets discovery — you get a front-row seat to Ras Al Khaimah’s most inspiring journeys. That’s exactly what happens when WOW-RAK, the city’s lifestyle voice, joins hands with E-Find RAK, the digital compass for local talent and businesses. Think of it as your backstage pass to the people shaping RAK — with heart, hustle, and a whole lot of personality.
Together, we’re lifting the curtain on the movers and makers behind the emirate’s glow-up. From boardrooms to beach walks, RAK Icons brings you real stories from real legends — all rooted right here in Ras Al Khaimah.
Together, we’re putting the spotlight where it belongs: on the people behind the scenes — the dreamers, doers, and change-makers who are building, creating, and inspiring in Ras Al Khaimah. From accountants to artists, chefs to CEOs, RAK Icons is our way of saying, “Hey, have you met this amazing human yet?”
Because Ras Al Khaimah isn’t just about the views — it’s about the visionaries. And this collaboration is here to tell their stories, one incredible local at a time.
- E-Find RAK YouTube Channel
- WOW-RAK Homepage
- Submit a Story Tip (info@wow-rak.com)
