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Now Playing – Who A Di Don

admin — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 12:24:38 +0000

Jamaican theatre/comedy legend, Oliver Samuels, stars alongside Kadeem Wilson, Ruth Ho Singh, Audrey Reid and Brian Johnson in ‘Who A Di Don’, playing now at Stages Theatre [15 Knutsford Boulevard, New Kingston]. The play, which is directed by Peter Abrikian and produced by Keecha Gooch, takes a look at some of the serious problems facing Jamaican families today, and also examines the role of Jamaican politicians in the face of donmanship. For more information, please call (876) 926-4966 or check out the flyer below.

Passa Passa Daily Has Arrived

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:20:51 +0000

Following the footsteps of the smash hits Passa Passa and More Passa Passa, last month, Stages Productions unveiled Passa Passa Daily the third in the record breaking series. From all indications, Passa Passa Daily is already a comedic hit, with its intriguing plot executed by some of the best names in the business. Cleve Warren reprises the infamous role of Chu Chu, with strong support from Audrey Reid (Bibsy), Stede ‘Jooky Jam’ Flash (Officer Roy Lickshot), Orville Hall (Nyah), Patrick Smith (Mayor Blackwood), Luke Ellington (Stylish), Suzette Barrett (Pearl), Felisha Lord (Darling) and newcomer Evelyn ‘Carnival Mumma’ Forbes (Icilda).

Passa Passa Daily is centered on the exploits of Chu Chu who, this time around, is trying to advance her career as a reporter for the local paper. This gives her even more motivation for her news carrying exploits, and with Bibsy there to provide even more dirt on the community, Chu Chu has more than enough ammunition to fill the headlines. There are however complications along the way, as Chu Chu’s gossiping invariable lands her in a world of trouble, forcing her to pull off one of the biggest schemes of her life. Deals, schemes, hustling, ‘ginnalship’, jealously and a whole heap of news carrying makes Passa Passa Daily the must see comedy for 2010.

Passa Passa Daily plays at the Green Gable Theatre, 6 Cargill Avenue, Kingston from Tuesday to Saturday at 8:30 pm and on Sundays at 5:00pm and 8:30 pm. For ticket information call 926-4966 or 929-5315.

Feature On Audrey Reid

admin — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 06:59:45 +0000

Today’s Jamaica Observer newspaper has a feature on Audrey Reid, the newest member of the cast of the latest Stages Productions comedic offering – Passa Passa Daily.

Popularly known for her role as Marcia in the film Dancehall Queen, she reminds us that this is a minute fraction of her work having showcased most of her craft overseas, particularly in England. Her impressive repertoire includes Shakespeare, melodramatic and religious-themed productions and now having started her career in roots, she is excited to be back … more

Dream Merchant Comes To A Close

admin — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 19:04:08 +0000

The much acclaimed comedy/drama Adrian Nelson’s Dream Merchant closed the weekend of July 4, 2009, bringing to an end one of the biggest drama productions for 2009.

Written by Adrian Nelson and produced by the King of Comedy, Oliver Samuels O.D. and Adrian Nelson, Dream Merchant has for the past two months played to packed houses at Centrestage, and brought the curtains down July 4th weekend with five shows.

Dream Merchant tells the rags to riches story of a young girl from the country who realizes her career dream only to discover the dreadful hidden consequences that are accompanied with her success. The play stars legendary actress, ‘Dancehall Queen’ Audrey Reid, Dorothy Cunningham, Ronald Goshop, Kedecia Stewart, Elizabeth Brown and Tesfa Edwards, with another veteran in the theatre circuit, Carol Lawes sitting as Director.

“There is a whole lot more excitement and intrigue to the story especially with the characters played by Audrey Reid and Dorothy Cunningham/Elizabeth brown, a real roller coaster ride that leaves you on the edge of your seat during the entire presentation,” Nelson said.

Nelson guaranteed that patrons would be pleasantly surprised and thoroughly satisfied at the end of the performances, especially because you got a chance to meet and greet with Oliver Samuels who welcomed patrons at the door some nights.

Adrian Nelson’s Dream merchant is rated ‘General’ for the entire family and is again cleverly written to captivate from the roots play lovers to the uptown and even Christian audiences.