Jamaican Plays

June 10 In Jamaican Play History

June 10, 1965 – Jamaica is one of three countries selected to have theatre exclusively for their performances in the first Commonwealth Arts Festival being held in Britain. Of the 19 Commonwealth countries taking part in the festival, only Jamaica, Australia and Canada have been accorded the privilege.

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August 10 in Jamaican Play History

The significance of the date July 28 in Jamaican Play history? August 10, 1980 – Ranny Williams passes away Randolph Williams (more popularly known as Ranny Williams), one of Jamaica’s most famous entertainers, dies from a heart attack in the Toronto East General Hospital in Canada. He reportedly shouts characteristically from his deathbed saying “the show must [...]

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July 28 in Jamaican Play History

The significance of the date July 28 in Jamaican Play history? The First Dramatisation Of An Anancy Folktale On July 28, 1942, for the first time, an Anancy folktale is dramatised and presented on a public stage. The play – Anancy & The Goat – is written by journalist A.E.T. Henry and produced by Randolph ‘Ranny’ Williams [...]

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