Jamaican Plays

Big Yard Comedy Is A Hit In Canada

The Big Yard comedy has reportedly been the talk of the town for the last three weeks in Toronto, Canada. The play, which stars Oliver Samuels and Terri Salmon (among other talents) has been playing to sold out venues. Big Yard provides a bellyful of laughter, and is for many Jamaicans who flock to watch it, [...]

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Oliver Samuels Joins Big Yard Cast

Popular Jamaican comedian Oliver Samuels has joined the cast of “Big Yard”, a play that has been getting rave reviews in Canada. Samuels plays the lead character who operates a business from his handcart, and he is also the source of food supplies and gossip in the ‘big yard’. The “Big Yard” comedy/drama is set in [...]

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Big Yard Play Enjoying Success In Canada

Today’s Jamaica Observer newspaper carries a feature on Jamaican-born playwright Devon Haughton, who is currently enjoying success with his latest play in Canada called Big Yard. Part of the reason for its success is that the play gives Jamaicans there a chance to enjoy the ‘yard vibes’ right there in Canada. Big Yard is a [...]

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