Jamaican Plays

Review Of A Gift for Mom

Today’s Gleaner newspaper carries a review of Basil Dawkins’ “A Gift for Mom” play. In a society where the idea of a single parent is not strange, Basil Dawkins created an intriguing story, A Gift for Mom. While the source of his inspiration is common to the Jamaican society, the playwright’s characters are not your [...]

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Basil Dawkins’ A GIFT FOR MOM Returns

Basil Dawkins’ ‘A GIFT FOR MOM’ play, returns for a limited run at the Little Little Theatre from October 4-9. Directed by Douglas Prout, ‘A GIFT FOR MOM’ stars Regina Beavers, Ruth Ho Shing and others. For more information, please call 819-7704 or email basil.dawkins@gmail.com.

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Review Of Basil Dawkins’ “A State Of Affairs”

I attended Basil Dawkins’ “A State Of Affairs” at the Little Little Theatre last night, and was quite disappointed by the production which unfolded. I had heard the name Basil Dawkins being associated with Jamaican plays for at least the past two decades, but this was my very first time seeing one of his productions. [...]

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A State of Affairs Opens December 27 At The Little Little Theatre

Basil Dawkins’ “A State Of Affairs” opens on Monday, December 27 at the Little Little Theatre, with two performances. A State of Affairs centres on the life of a couple, both of whom are in their second marriage. The husband — who is a very good-natured and charming young man — has become deeply concerned [...]

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Four Shows In Aid Of The Theatre Artistes Benevolent Fund

The Jamaica Association of Dramatic Artists presents four shows only, in aid of the Theatre Artistes Benevolent Fund: Christine Ann Bell in Josephine’s Night Out (by Basil Dawkins, directed by Eugene Williams) Rishille Bellamy Pelicie and Keiran King in Ms. Burton Gets A Promotion (by Amba Chevannes, directed by Nadean Rawlins) When? Friday, October 15 [...]

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