what's on December 2016
NAWAF GHERAIBAH Date: December 13th Location: Al-Shaheed Park As part of the show organized by LAPA LOYAC, Nawaf’s concert at Al-Shaheed Park's amphitheater will combine local and global sounds in a dynamic and rousing musical performance, sure to be an evening to remember. Tribal and contemporary instruments fuse together to reflect modern theories of music, poetry and language. The music’s multifaceted nature is testament to the diversity and range of inspiration and influence, ensuring the sounds are unique and yet familiar all at once. The concert at Al-Shaheed Park is poised to present music from Nawaf’s previous project “Samsara”, as well as a performance of two new musical pieces from an upcoming project, sung by a choir of students from the Higher Institute of Musical Arts Kuwait. Performing with Nawaf on stage will be vocalists Noora Kassem, Daffy, Carol Souki, Omar Afuni, Muntaser Al Farsi and Poornima Dominic. Nawaf is a composer who enjoys breaking cultural boundaries through music. With half Kuwaiti, half Indian/ Portuguese roots, Nawaf's music is an expression of his rich multicultural heritage. For more on Nawaf, visit his website www.gheraibah.com. Learn more about Loyac at www.loyac.org. GEORGE AWDE: STILL DEPARTURES Date: December 6th – Janurary 5th Location: Sultan Gallery George Awde’s first solo exhibition in Kuwait chronicles the transitory existence of a group of young men and boys. Many of them are migrant laborers who emigranted from Syria and Syrian Kurdistan and are living in the context of Beirut from 2007-2016. This exhibition considers the embodiment of becoming men, while also appreciating issues of mobility and nationality as we each etch out our place in this world. Awde’s photographs question the relationship between citizenship, masculinity, and the sense of belonging to a place. The work explores the scars of the flesh with those of the soil. As these men grow and change, the photographs capture physical marks – in the form of tattoos and cuts – giving hints of struggle and survival.
Find out more about this and other Sultan events at www.sultangallery.com. SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET Date: December 7th – December 10th Location: Discovery Mall Hamad Al Jenaie and One World Productions present the Stephen Sondheim horror musical, “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” with support by Ahmadi Music group. Set in London in the 1800’s it tells the tale of Sweeney Todd, who returns after being banished for 15 years by a corrupt judge. Aided by Mrs Lovett, Todd not only gains revenge - it’s also no coincidence that Lovett’s meat pies are now filled to the brim! Strictly not suitable for children aged 10-years and under. Playing in The Live Theatre, Discovery Mall, Kuwait City. For bookings and information, email sweeneytoddboxoffice@gmail.com. OMAR KHAIRAT IN CONCERT Date: December 23rd Location: Kuwait National Concert Hall, Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Centre From the hallowed halls of Cairo's Opera House, Egypt's legendary pianist, composer and conductor Omar Khairat will be performing at Kuwait's very own National Concert Hall for a night of classical Arabic symphonies. Known for his many musical compositions such as The Fortune-teller, The Magic Perfumes (1989), and the Arab Rhapsody (1992), Omar Khairat has also composed for a number of notable international events and festivals over the years such as: The Inauguration Ceremony of Bibliotheca Alexandrina (1996), Carthage Festival in Tunisia, Fine Arts Cycle in Spain (2004), October Celebrations (2000), the Opening of the New Suez Canal (2015), Celebration of the Centennial Anniversary of the Egyptian Cinema, and many more. Omar Khairat has received many regional and International awards for his cinematic soundtrack compositions and continues to create music for both film and television productions in Egypt. Find more details on Facebook: Omar Khairat Concerts and head to the cultural centre's website jacc-kw.com.
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