Jamaican Plays

LTM National Pantomime Honours The Spirit Of Emancipation

For three nights last weekend (Friday, Saturday and Sunday night), the LTM National Pantomime Company honoured the spirit of Emancipation with tributes to the ancestors, involving music, drama and discussions. Each night, there were songs from the classic Augus Mawnin, followed by on stage conversations with guests from the community who discussed the meaning of Emancipation [...]

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Bashment Granny Movie Coming Soon

The Bashment Granny play has been a phenomenal success, so much so that a movie spin-off is in the works. Angel, Shebada, Mr Bashment, Half-a-Dog and the rest of the gang will all be featured in the Bashment Granny movie, which should be in cinemas by the end of 2009. In addition to all the [...]

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Big Yard Play Enjoying Success In Canada

Today’s Jamaica Observer newspaper carries a feature on Jamaican-born playwright Devon Haughton, who is currently enjoying success with his latest play in Canada called Big Yard. Part of the reason for its success is that the play gives Jamaicans there a chance to enjoy the ‘yard vibes’ right there in Canada. Big Yard is a [...]

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Actor Boy 2009 Preview

With awards season now in full swing, the spotlight is on the upcoming Actor Boy Awards, which are tentatively set for March 31. Below we do a theatre flashback, and highlight those performers who impressed audiences with their fine turns in lead roles in 2008. Performances by an actor in a lead role: Rooney Chambers in A [...]

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Telephone is Back for Which Way Is Out

“Which Way Is Out?” canceled performances after opening night at the Little Little Theatre because of telephone problems at their box office, frustrating patrons and potential patrons. Happily, with the kind cooperation of LIME, the producers confirmed that the telephone line to the ticket office, 906-0003 is now working, and an emergency cellular number 805-4847 has [...]

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