Zain, the leading digital service provider in Kuwait, announced its sponsorship of the second production of the national musical epic “Memoirs of a Sailor” organized by Sheikh Jaber Al Ahmad Cultural Center (JACC) at the National Theater. The musical, which comes as part of JACC’s second cultural season “Bridging Cultures”, runs from 24 April – 2 May.
Zain participated in the press conference held at Sheikh Jaber Al Ahmad Cultural Center to announce the launch of the second production of the musical “Memoirs of a Sailor”. The conference witnessed the presence of JACC General Manager Faisal Khajah, Zain Kuwait’s Chief Corporate Communications and Relations Officer Waleed Al Khashti, director Tama Matheson, novelist Saud Al Sanuoosi, and sponsors’ representatives.
During the press conference, Zain Kuwait’s Chief Corporate Communications and Relations Officer Waleed Al Khashti said: “Zain’s sponsorship of this grand national project comes in line with our commitment in being an active partner of the various creative projects that aim at enriching national unity, especially the ones that reflect the beautiful values of our Kuwaiti heritage, history, and traditions. Zain’s support comes to affirm its social responsibility and its role as a leading national company in the Kuwaiti private sector in imprinting a positive impact within the social fabric of the community”.
Al Khashti added: “Zain is keen on supporting and encouraging initiatives and projects that contribute to the country’s cultural and touristic scenes. We will spare no efforts in offering our support to any entity that possess innovative and creative ideas that serve the community and progress national economy, especially those that aim at enriching Kuwait’s culture and traditions as per the highest international standards like this national musical”.
The national musical epic “Memoirs of a Sailor”, organized by Sheikh Jaber Al Ahmad Cultural Center, aims at reimagining the original TV musical “Memoirs of a Sailor” 40 years after its debut in 1979 by Kuwait Television. The original musical – which is considered one of the most prominent national productions in Kuwaiti art’s history – was written by poet Mohammed Al Fayez, composed by musician Ghannam Al Daikan, performed by great Kuwaiti performers Abdulaziz Al Mufarraj and Sanaa Al Kharraz, and directed by Mohammed Al Sanuoosi. The musical told the story of a Kuwaiti sailor’s life and the hardships he faced while pearl-diving before the discovery of oil in Kuwait.
The second production of this musical national epic will feature many artistic, theatrical, and technical innovations that will present it in a stunning manner. The musical will feature a return of great Kuwaiti performer Abdulaziz Al Mufarraj, as well as Zahra Al Kharji and a number of young performers. The project’s creative team features director Tama Matheson, novelist Saud Al Sanuoosi, creative director Leo Warner, assistant director Rosetta Debattista, traditional arts designer Masouma Al Bloushi, choreographer Janis Aduino, and costume designer Rajaa Al Bader. In addition, the Sheikh Jaber Al Ahmad Center Orchestra – the first Kuwaiti orchestra – will perform during the musical, featuring 84 talented performers led by Dr. Mohammed Baqer.