Jamaican Plays

Ras Genie Gleaner Review

Review of Ras Genie comedy play in today’s Gleaner newspaper – The new comedy from playwright Andrew Roach bills itself as ‘mystical’, ‘hilarious’ and ‘funny’ (doesn’t the second imply the third?), but perhaps all three could be replaced by another adjective – earnest. Ras Genie, which opened June 12, at the Pantry Playhouse, is an [...]

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Ras Genie – Three Times A Charm For Andrew Roach

In the Jamaican theatre landscape, Andrew Roach is well known for his expertise in stage design and construction as well as stage management. Recently, Roach has embarked on a new phase of his theatrical talent – that of being a playwright. His first commercial attempt, ‘Strength of a Woman’, was an instant hit, earning Roach [...]

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