The 1980s Show included 55 musical and video presentations in which 80 musicians and singers participated at QNCC.
The 1980s Show by Kuwaiti artistes in Doha became a huge hit among Qatari citizens. The success of this spectacular show was evident from the fact that over 2,000 tickets were sold out within few hours.
The two-day cultural activity depicting the TV serials aired in Kuwait during 1980s was staged at Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC) to celebrate Kuwait National Day. Some additional works were added to give the show a special Qatari touch.
“We came from Kuwait upon the invitation of ambassador of Qatar to Kuwait to perform in the show,” Mohamad Baqir, Maestro Orchestra at the Sheikh Jaber Al Ahmed Cultural Centre of Kuwait told The Peninsula.
He said that about 75 musicians and artistes took part in the 1980s Show. “The show was based on the television serials aired during 1980s in Kuwait, the era called the golden age of Kuwait TVs,” said Baqir adding that the show was staged like operetta with live musical concerts. He said that this year more Qatari-Kuwait activities are being held in both countries to celebrate Kuwait National Day.
“The show was organised by Al Rayyan for Media and Marketing Company in collaboration with Sheikh Jaber Al Ahmed Cultural Centre to celebrate the National Day of Kuwait,” said Aisha Bughanim, Director of Marketing of the Company.
She said that the show was great hit among Qatari citizens as over 2,000 tickets for the show were sold out withing few hours showing strong cultural ties between the people of both countries.
“The citizens were very exited for the shows which were held first time in Qatar,” said Bughanim hinting that the similar shows for same levels to be organised in near future.
The Kuwait artistes participated in the shows include Ahmad Hamza; Usama Al Bayati; Badar Kamal; Ahmad Al Sani; Shadi Afifi; Tariq Kamal; Khalid Nuri; Mohamad Al Zanki; Ahmad Shawqi; Midhat Ali.
The Sheikh Jaber Al Ahmed Cultural Centre is a multidisciplinary public space striving to entertain, educate and inspire the people of Kuwait. It offers a range of events – in music, theatre, film, workshops and spoken word – for every generation and sector of society, according to information shared on the center’s website.
It adds that the Center provides a space for dialogue to share and showcase skills and knowledge, giving younger voices a forum in which to speak. The cultural centre is a platform for educational and cultural exchange; moreover, it functions as an influential entertainment and culture powerhouse and productive space for the region.
