Tiatr is a type of musical theatre that is popular in the state of Goa on the west coast of India,as well as in Mumbai and among expatriate communities in the Middle East,United Kingdom,and other cities with a significant presence of Konkani speakers. The plays are primarily performed in the Romi Konkani dialects and incorporate elements such as music,dance,and singing. Individuals who perform in tiatr are referred to as tiatrists.
João Francisco Silva,known professionally as John D' Silva,is an Indian actor,comedian,playwright,and director known for his work in Konkani films and tiatr productions. Referred to as the "Emperor of the Konkani stage",he is the first tiatrist to enter the Limca Book of Records in 2010 for acting,writing,directing and producing 25 tiatrs having a double alphabet in their titles.
Matheus Correia,known professionally as Comedian Selvy,was an Indian comedian,actor,playwright,singer,director,and producer known for his work in Konkani films and tiatr productions. Referred to as the "Comedy King of the Konkani stage" by The Navhind Times,he is regarded as one of the greatest Konkani comedians of his generation. He was noted mainly for his comedy performances and was deemed "Goa's most loved comedian".
Mario Piedade Menezes,popularly known by his sobriquet Tragedy King,was an Indian theatre director,playwright,and actor who primarily worked on the Konkani stage. He was the vice president of the Tiatr Academy Goa.
John Claro Fernandes is an Indian writer,theatre director,playwright,and actor known for his work in tiatr productions. Throughout his extensive career,he has made crucial contributions to the development and advancement of Goan tiatr. His noted research on the history of tiatr led to the discovery that the inaugural tiatr production,titled Italian Bhurgo,took place on 17 April 1892,at the New Alfred Theatre in Bombay,presently occupied by the Police Commissioner headquarters.
Myron Shawn Correia,known professionally as Jr. Selvy or Comedian Myron,is an Indian comedian,actor,singer,playwright,theatre director,and former amateur footballer known for his work in tiatr productions. The son of Konkani actor Comedian Selvy,he began his career as a singer alongside his father in khell tiatrs before transitioning into commercial tiatrs as a comedian and singer in the 2010s.
Carmo Piedade Rodrigues,known professionally as Carmo Rod,was an Indian singer,playwright,and theatre director known for his work in Konkani films and tiatr productions.
Lourenco Sopriano Cardo "Lawry" Travasso is an Indian singer,playwright,theatre director,theatrical producer,and actor known for his work in Konkani films and tiatr productions.
Joaquim João "Jaju" Fernandes,also mononymously known as Jaju or Dada (transl. Father),was an Indian actor and singer known for his work in Konkani films and tiatr (theatre) productions. He made his professional debut in the 1980 tiatr Thapott (Slap) by his elder brother,Roseferns. Following this,he became known for playing both serious and comedic main characters,traditionally those of a father,antagonist,or police officer. In his later years,he took on the role of a football agent during his son Brandon Fernandes's early football career.
Luis Henrique Carmo Rebello was an Indian drummer known for his work in tiatr (theatre) productions. The son of musician and khell tiatr pioneer Mastor,he got his big break at the age of 14 in Konkani playwright Menino de Bandar's tiatr Succorina staged in the 1980s.
Joaquim Lourenço "Jack" Rebello is an Indian drummer who works on the Konkani stage. The son of musician and pioneer of khell tiatr,Mastor,he began his career around the same time as his younger brother Luis. A leading drummer of Goa,Rebello spent two decades initially playing for Goan cover bands in Delhi.
Pedro Menino da Costa,known professionally as Comedian Peter,was an Indian comedian,actor,composer,ghostwriter,playwright,and lyricist known for his work in khell and tiatr productions.
Domingos Gabriel "Domnic" Coelho,popularly known as Comedian Domnic or Hoddo Bakru,is an Indian comedian,actor,singer,playwright,and theatre director known for his work in Konkani films and tiatr productions.
Querobina Costa Carvalho is an Indian comedian,actress,and singer based in Kuwait. She is known for her work in tiatr productions.
Tomás António "Tommy" Afonso,known professionally as Jr. Nelson,is a Portuguese singer,theatre actor,composer,and playwright based in Southall,England. He is known for his work in tiatr productions,having initially earned fame as a member of the Trio Kings,a musical trio. The son of singer Nelson Afonso,he is involved in promoting amateur tiatrists in the UK.
Ubaldina "Diana" Fernandes,also known mononymously as Diana,is an Indian actress and singer known for her work in Konkani films and tiatr productions.
Janeth Nunes e Almeida,known professionally as Comedienne Janet or mononymously as Janet,is a comedian,actress,and singer based in London,UK. She is known for her work in Konkani films and tiatr productions.
Luis Gonçalo Coelho,known professionally as Luis Bachan,is a comedian,actor,and singer based in London,United Kingdom. He is known for his work in Konkani films and tiatr (theatre) productions.
Salvador Mascarenhas,known professionally as Comedian Sally,is an Indian comedian,actor,playwright,and director known for his work in Konkani films and tiatr (theatre) productions.
Justiniano Fernandes is an Indian actor and playwright known for his work in Konkani films and tiatr productions.
