The World of Abdulhussain
Abdulhussain was a brilliant actor. But that’s not all he was. The breadth of his exceptional artistry included producing, directing, writing, composing and singing, all in addition to his superior comedic talent, which was and continues to be the main reason people experience immense joy through his works. Spanning theatre, television and radio, his body of work includes over 100 titles produced over half a century, that included distinctive and memorable characters, tackling social and economical issues in the most creative, effective, and intelligent ways.
This show took us on an exciting journey into the World of Abdulhussain through a major stage production that included over 80 actors and performers, performing harmoniously alongside archival video materials that had been augmented for the stage, using the music of his works as an integral soundtrack to the journey into his World
EVENT DATE
May 1-4. 8-11, 2024
LOCATION
National Theatre
Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmed Cultural Centre
NUMBER OF SHOWS
Nine shows
SCOPE OF WORK
Idea, production, direction, music composition, and marketing
CREDITS
Producers Reham Alsamerai and Talal Almuhanna Director Diana Sfeir Set Designer takis Choreographer Kazimir Kolesnik Costume Designer Fotini Dimou Lighting Designer Rick Fisher Video Designer Hannah Schrage for Fray Studio Sound Designer Sebastian Frost Hair, Makeup and Wig Designer Kelly Poulter Director of Music Ahmed Al Salhi Conductor Khaled Noori Production Manager Oliver Ellerton Technical Producers Ammonite Studios