Jamaican Plays

GhettOut – Premiering July 30

GhettOut (originally named Ghett-O-Life), the latest play from Stages Productions, is set to make its gala premiere this Friday, July 30. Written by Michael Denton, and directed by B.L. Allen, GhettOut mirrors the struggles and triumphs of ghetto life, rendering a portrayal that is lifelike and definitely a reality for many Jamaicans. At the helm [...]

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RECESSION – Playing August 7 In Westmoreland

S.W. People’s Choice Entertainment presents a roots play called RECESSION. Saturday, August 7 (8 p.m.) at the Williams View Inn in Whithorn, Westmoreland. Starring Cleve ‘Chu Chu’ Warren, Juilet ‘Clemmy’ Shank, Wayne ‘Fudgy’ Clue, Leigton Smith, Rosanna ‘Yaw Yaw’ Hinds, ‘Sambo’ and Kenroy Rowe. Admission: $900 pre-sold, $1000 at the gate. Tickets available at Whithorn [...]

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Letters for Emancipendence Opens August 1

The Little Theatre Movement (LTM) National Pantomime Company’s new heritage production, Letters for Emancipendence, shows at the Little-Little Theatre on Sunday, August 1. The play will also run on Independence Day, Monday, August 2. Fred W Kennedy, author of Daddy Sharpe – A narrative of the life and adventures of Samuel Sharpe: A West Indian [...]

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Maylynne Lowe (Walton) To Star In Ghett-O-Life

In today’s Jamaica Observer newspaper, Maylynne Lowe (some may know her as Maylynne Walton but she is now divorced) and her role in the new Ghett-O-Life play are covered in detail. “Maylynne Lowe has now turned her attention to Stages Productions latest theatrical offering Ghett-O-Life, scheduled to open at the Green Gables Theatre on July [...]

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Bashment Granny Movie Delayed

Originally scheduled to premiere on June 16 at the Carib Theatre in Kingston, the Bashment Granny Movie has reportedly been delayed by Stages Films, as it seeks to explore additional distribution arrangements with a number of industry players. The film, which is based on the extremely popular stage play of the same name, has reportedly [...]

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