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Anansi & Goat Head Soup – 2011/2012 National Pantomime

admin — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 10:44:08 +0000

The 71st annual national pantomime “Anansi & Goat Head Soup”, opens at the Little Theatre, 6 p.m. on Boxing Day, Monday, December 26, 2011 and Tuesday, December 27, 2011.

This year’s pantomime sees the return of Anansi, after a period of 13 years. It is fitting, as October 26, 2012 will mark the 100th birthday of Ranny Williams, who was known for his portrayals of Anansi during his years with the Pantomime. The 2011/2012 Pantomime season will pay tribute to Williams’ contribution to theatre arts.

“Anansi & Goat Head Soup” is set in the community of Jamma-Land, where Indepen-dance is coming. Under the leadership of Miss Mac, they are preparing for the celebrations – but there are distractions. Dreama, a woman who sees things, has a message – Anansi a come!

Marcus, an ambitious young farmer has big dreams for his farm, but money is tight and his Animulls – Goat, Man Cow and Pig – have been behaving badly. No menu or dance poster is safe from the Animulls, especially if there is mention of currygoat, barbecue or beef burgers.

Meanwhile, Anansi and his family are living in Farrin as a result of his being exported because of suspicion that he is a don. He’s running low on vim, vigour and vitality, and the only way to recover is by getting his favourite treat – Goat head soup. So, he decides it is time to import himself to Jamma land where that culinary item is available.

The arrival of the Anansi family turns Jamma land upside down and inside out. How will Goat and the other Animulls keep themselves off the menu? Will goat keep his head? Can Marcus get a break from his struggles? Will Jamma land see a happy Indepen-dance? And the biggest question of all, will Anansi get his goat head soup?

Anansi & Goat Head Soup is playing January to May 2012 as follows:
January 2012 – Fridays at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 4:30 p.m.
February to May 2012 – Wednesdays to Fridays at 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 4:30 p.m.

70th Pantomime – Anansi and Goat Head Soup – To Honour Ranny Williams

admin — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 10:51:09 +0000

In its 70th year, the upcoming Little Theatre Movement’s National Pantomime, Anansi and Goat Head Soup, will be paying homage to theatre legend Ranny Williams. Williams, along with the late Hon Louise Bennett-Coverley, played an integral role in the ‘Jamaicanisation’ of the National Pantomime that got its start in 1941 … more here [Gleaner newspaper report]

2010 Jamaica Pantomime – Blinga Linga

admin — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 22:27:29 +0000

When the curtains open on Boxing Day for the start of this year’s LTM Pantomime, it will mark the event’s 70 anniversary. This year’s pantomime, Blinga Linga, also marks Barbara Gloundon’s 27th as writer of what has become a cultural tradition. Blinga Linga , like most LTM ‘pantos’ takes a satyrical look at Jamaican life and adds music, movement and colour to create that wholesome family entertainment that Jamaicans have looked forward to for close to three-quarters of a century … more here

2010/11 LTM Pantomime Launched

admin — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 21:24:30 +0000

In today’s Gleaner newspaper, Marcia Rowe has reviewed 2010/11 LTM Pantomime launch event.

The selected few who braved the wind-chilled Monday night for the Little Theatre Movement’s (LTM) launch of its 2010-11 production at the Little Little Theatre were treated to samplings of dialogues, dances and songs from the 70th anniversary pantomime. The selections were performed by members of the cast … more here

The Jamaican Pantomime Turns 70 & Faces Challenges

admin — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 03:51:51 +0000

Can the annual LTM Pantomime continue down on a path of grandeur? Unable to lure wholesale sponsorship from corporate Jamaica, Jamaica’s theatre industry faces an uphill battle especially in a shrinking economy. Most theatre producers have opted for small casts and at times double settings. Preparation for the 70th pantomime – Blinga Linga – are on in earnest, but as one of its principal players stated, ‘the inflationary cost of things has made it very, very testing,’ … more here

Pirate Jack Overview In The Gleaner

admin — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 05:08:21 +0000

‘Pirate Jack’, the up coming LTM Pantomime for the 2009/10 season, is featured in today’s Gleaner newspaper.

Like the anticipated Christmas breeze, the annual Little Theatre Movement (LTM) Pantomime provides a fresh air in Jamaican theatre. Usually the titles are catchy, the humour and language wholesome and the spectacle, breathtaking. Pantomime lovers should expect no less from the 2009/10 production, Pirate Jack. In fact, “We should expect elegance,” Robert Clarke told The Gleaner at the launch on Monday night at the Little Little Theatre on Tom Redcam Avenue … more

Pirate Jack – LTM National Pantomime 2009/2010

admin — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:37:51 +0000

Pirate Jack is the name of the 2009/2010 LTM National Pantomime. It ‘sets sail’ on Boxing Day, December 26, 2009, at 6 p.m. at the Little Theatre (Arthur Wint Drive, Kingston) and will be playing into the new year.

Tickets – $1,000 and $1,200 (you can also ask about group rates)

Book now by calling – 9266129 or 9266603 or 1-888-991-2737 (toll free)

You can also visit ltmpantomime.com for more information.