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June 10 In Jamaican Play History

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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.

August 10 in Jamaican Play History

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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 go on!”

July 28 in Jamaican Play History

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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 and presented on the stage at Edelweiss Park. Williams also plays the role of Anancy.

Fool’s Paradise Opens At The Ward Theatre
On July 28, 1943, Fool’s Paradise, three-act play written by Mrs. Vere Johnson, is presented at the Ward Theatre in Downtown Kingston by the Jamaica Socio-Economic Society. Members of the cast include Elma Russell, Linette Chung and Beryl Anderson. Music is provided by George Nelson and his orchestra. The performance is in aid of the Allied Red Cross Fund, the Save The Children Fund and the Jamaica Socio-Charity Fund.