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¥ Twenty Goan dramatists will feature in a play entitled Amkam Xhanti Dhi (Give Us Peace) on November 22, at the Sea Shell Hotel in Adliya. The play will start at 8pm.
It is being organised by FFR Production and Bahrain Goans, who operate under the umbrella of the Bahrain-based Folk Theatre.
Performers include Succurine, Joana, Domnic and Luis Bachchan backed by singers Bab Andrew, Albert, Francis De Tuem, S Lemos, Xavier Gomes and Marcus Vaz.
The cast also includes Aplon, Olga, Dolla, Pradeep Naik and Anil Pednekar who are all established names on the Goan stage. The play is directed by dramatist Mariano Fernandes. Show begins at 8pm. Tickets are priced at BD5, BD4 and BD3. For details contact 39672776 or 39251103.
¥ The Kerala Catholic Association (KCA) in association with the Soorya - Bahrain chapter is set to stage the Rhythm Nite 2007 on November 30 at the Indian School in Isa Town and will take place on November 30 from 7.30pm.
Directed by Soorya Krishnamoorthy, the show will feature contemporary Indian dance and drama theatre troupe - Samudra and seven member music group - Trisakthi as well as a list of playback singers. There will be a Bharathanatyam performance by Mythili Prakash. For more information contact 36067799, 39867041, 39470713, the KCA office on 17232109, or e-mail kcages@gmail.com.
¥ The Awali Riding Club in Awali is hosting a craft fair and car boot sale on November 24 at the club premises at 2pm. Homespun handicrafts, creative Christmas decorations, festive food treats, unique gift ideas and more will go on sale during the event. In addition to craft stalls and boot sale bargains, there will also be a host of traditional games and prizes, pony rides for children and refreshments. To book or for further information email: awaliridingclub@gmail.com or call 17756525 after 4.30 pm.
¥ 'Mr Pogi International' male pageant is planned for December 6. Filipino artists Pops Fernandez, Erik Santos and K Brosas will visit the island especially for the pageant. Those interested, and above the age of 16 can contact Albert Gayo on 39277920 or send details with a photograph to albertgayo@lycos.com.
¥ The Filipino Club Sayaw Unlimited in cooperation with the Philippine Embassy is hosting a Sige Baile! Salsa and Latin charity dance project on November 30 at 8pm at the Baan Saeng Thai Auditorium. Proceedings of the event will be passed on to FCSU's "Pasko sa OWWA Charity Fund Drive" for the distressed Filipino workers and for a Bahrain charitable institution. The event will also have a buffet and a raffle draw. Doors open at 8pm and tickets are priced at BD6. For more information contact on 39878925 or 39827096.
¥ St Christopher's Senior School Production, 'The Black Remote,' is set to take stage on November 27, 28 and 29. A strong cast of around thirty students will enact the play by Glyn Maxwell - a modern retelling of the myth of Pandora's Box. The heroes - Polly and Norman, are thrown into a world that transforms and regenerates when they touch the forbidden black remote and three winged creatures - Glimmer, Leach and Nono, appear. The imposing television set, the XL8-Kobra-Klassik, casts a shadow over the stage, inviting the audience to consider the evils of the modern world. For more information contact the senior school on 17788101, 17788140 or 17788155.
¥ The Pakistani Women's Association is organising a charity mela (fair) on November 30 at the Pakistan School grounds in Isa Town. The timings are from 11am to 8pm and will also feature a Six-A-Side cricket tournament. Those interested in sponsoring or participating in the tournament can contact Shazeen Asaf at 17690824 or Mary Ahmad at 39096767. Other attractions include food stalls, clothes, shoes, household items, linen, shawls, handicrafts, accessories, games, a white elephant stall and much more. Tables are available at BD15 for private members, BD20 for non-members and BD30 for commercial organisations. Tickets are priced at 300 fils. For information contact Maria Khan at 39594277.
