Goa, Tiatr, Konkani, Kuwait
By Gasper Crasto

Kuwait: Francis de Tuem, Goa’s high profile, ‘hot’ singer will be one of the major attractions in ‘SATH PANVDDE’ set to be staged Friday 7th November 2014 at the American School Hall, Maidan Hawally starting 4.30pm sharp.

A multifaceted tiatrist, Francis de Tuem has always been centering his compositions around political events and happenings and moral awareness. He receives a rousing welcome with whistles and shouts of approval every time he takes the stage. 

In the tiatr community he is one of the favorites among the fans for Political songs; the star will sing on other subjects as well in 'Sath Panvdde'. 

Watch out the star in full flow and at his best along with a horde of other Superstars that arrived from Goa to perform in the show such as Xavier Gomes, Lawry Travasso, Joana, Chitra Shirwaikar, Andrea D'Souza, Comedian Sally, Marcus Vaz and Comedian John D'Silva.

Ace drummer Matias Sequeira who has also flown in from London will also rock the show.

'Sath Panvdde' (Seven Steps) is a Special Tribute to Rosary Ferns, a celebrated Goan singer who passed away in 2011. The drama is written and directed by Rosary's brother Fidelis Fernandes and features a galaxy of well-known artistes from Goa and Kuwait. 

The show with a full-fledged play befitting the title 'Sath Panvdde', comedy sideshows, solos, duos, trios, quartets, etc, promises supreme entertainment to the Kuwait audience.

Kuwait-based artistes acting in the show include Cajetan de Sanvordem, Mario de Majorda, Michael D’Silva, Katty de Navelim, Laurente Pereira, Bab Agnel, Xavier Furtado, Lopes Brothers, Clemmie Almeida, Esparansa & Gasper Crasto.



Music for the show will be provided by Kuwait’s Magical Maestro – Shahu Almeida accompanied by his Jolly Boys consisting of Rafio Gonsalves (Rhythms), Dennis Gonsalves (Bass) and Franky Fernandes (Keyboards). London-based Goan drummer Matias Rosario Sequeira will team up with the band. 

DJ Marlon will provide the sound while Lekinsons will be in-charge of stage setting. 

Hall Management will be done by Derick Gomindes & Julio Cardoso while Laurente Pereira & Katty will be Stage Managers for the show.

The director Mr. Fidelis Fernandes hails from Colva, Salcette, Goa. 

Fidelis is President of the Konkani Heritage Kuwait (KHK) which has, in the past, presented Konkani tiatrs, one-act play competitions, singing competitions, and Konkani ‘songit sanz’ (musical) shows in Kuwait under his able direction.

Chief Guests and other dignitaries

Ms. Kyoko Matsukawa, a Japanese Researcher based in Goa will attend the show as a chief guest. Special guests that will be in attendance are Francis Correia (Bahrain), Simon D’Silva (Qatar), Tony Gonsalves (UK), Anthony de Varca (Dubai), Raymond D’Sa & Bosco Leitao (Kuwait). 

Mauricio Pereira from Qatar will be among a number of other distinguished dignitaries expected to attend the show.

Gate-passes for the show can be availed from Benny – 66533229, Joe – 66625567, Derick Gomendis – 99659749, Julio Cardoso – 99519439, Nazi – 99663252, Katty – 96961548, Gasper – 99699514, Bernard – 55514282, Martha (Raja Stores) – 97634408, Rock Music – 50192530.

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