“Ova Mi Dead Body” is timeless and very relevant. It deals with the ticklish issue of a person dying intestate (without a will) and the problems that follow, with relatives and ‘friends’ fighting over the decease’s assets.

Delcita is left with a mountain of financial struggles after Stamma goes to prison innocently. During Stamma’s incarceration, Delcita discovers that he was less than honest with his personal finances. All the time however, she is footing his legal bills. As a direct consequence of that discovery, Delcita decides to leave Stamma. As Delcita’s financial situation worsens, she marries her first child’s father (Thomas) and that becomes the foundation of the many problems that follow. After Delcita’s husband dies, she finds herself fighting for what is hers and her daughter’s.

“Ova Mi Dead Body” is a special offering of the usual 7-10 jokes per minute comedy that’s usually created by Paul O. Beale. It has many surprises for the audience, as the actors navigate roles that they have never played before. The play provided loads of surprises for the audiences over the festive season and beyond. “Ova Mi Dead Body” was open for benefit shows for those who were interested in securing extra funding for their charities.

Ova Mi Dead Body plays at the Green Gables Theatre (6 Cargill Avenue, Kingston) from Wednesdays to Saturdays at 8:30 p.m., and on Sundays at 5 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. You may call (876) 929-4966 for more information.

Andrea Wright leads the cast as ‘Delcita’, a name that audiences have grown to associate with witty lines, catchy phrases and lots of feisty comments. ‘Delcita’ comes up from the country in order to be with ‘Stamma’ (Everaldo Creary), her significant other, who is now living with his once estranged father, ‘John Jones’ (Garfield Reid), and his wife ‘Janet’ (Belinda Reid).

‘Delcita’ and ‘Stamma’ are a comedic pair of epic proportions, and they keep the laughs coming, as calamity gets set to strike the Jones.

Out of frustration with her husband’s lack of attention, Janet starts a sordid affair with a blast from the past, Andre Pumpit (Michael Nicholson). However, with Andre now married to Janet’s only child Cindy (Trudy Bell), they must skillfully employ lies and deception to keep their spouses out of the loop.

Secrecy is particularly difficult, with John being a police detective, and Cindy a control freak who keeps tabs on Andre’s every move. If discovered, the consequences may be deadly, and as the pressure mounts from their spouses, Andre and Janet must also maneuver their affair around Delcita and Stamma. As the story unfolds, things get more and more explosive, guaranteeing that The Plumber is worth every minute.

Written by Paul O. Beale, and directed by Beale along with Stede Flash, The Plumber plays at the Green Gables Theatre, 6 Cargill Avenue in Kingston, from Wednesdays to Saturdays at 8:30 p.m., and on Sundays at 5 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. For more information, please call 926-4966.

After 20 years in the police force, crime-fighting is beginning to take its toll on Detective Jones (Garfield Reid), and by extension on his marriage. His wife Janet (Belinda Reid) is as frustrated with his lack of attention both inside and outside the bedroom and, as John continues to fail to stand-up to his responsibilities, she seeks solace in an old flame Andre (Michael Nicholson). This is, however, more than a love triangle, as Andre is now married to Janet’s only child, Cindy (Trudy Bell).

Matters become even more complicated when John invites his son Stamma (Everaldo Creary) up from the country to live with him, and he takes along his sweetheart Delcita (Andrea Wright). As the story twists and turns, Delcita always finds herself in the middle, creating more pressure on the Joneses as they struggle to keep their marriage afloat.

The Plumber will play at the Green Gables Theatre (6 Cargill Avenue) in Kingston. Showtimes are Wednesday to Saturday at 8:30 p.m., and on Sundays at 5 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

“Green Gables theatre is synonymous with productions that generate an avalanche of laughter often from bawdy lines, one dimensional characters and quality directing. Paul O. Beale’s latest production, Serious Business, is no exception.

Set in a church called Deep Valley Revival located in an inner-city community, Serious Business begins with some heart-shaking gospel songs. But this is no ordinary church. Pastor Bruce, also called Shepherd, one of the founding members of the church board, and his wife, Sister Sonia, together have more skeletons in their proverbial closet than there are churches in Jamaica,” … more

The stellar cast also includes Deon Silvera…who plays Sister Sonia. Shepherd’s abused wife whose quest for love points her towards a younger man, Abigale Grant…the mysterious Hot Pepper who carries around a dangerous secret, Junior Williams…who plays Shepherd’s hotheaded henchman ‘Finger’ and Pinciana Ennis…the seemingly innocent but sly Creamy Wayne Newby and Trudy Campbell round out the congregation and along with foot stomping music and word-throwing sermons, audiences are in for a truly unforgettable experience!

Written by Paul O. Beale and directed by Michael Nicholson, Serious Business plays Tuesday to Saturday at 8:30 pm and on Sundays at 5:00 pm and 8:30 pm at the Green Gables Theatre, 6 Cargill Avenue in Kingston. Patrons are urged to book their tickets early in order to avoid the rush for the final shows in Kingston. For ticket info, call 926-4966 and 929-5315.

Money Worries is a compact bank of comedy staffed by Andrea Wright (Delcita), Garfield Reid (Bad Boy Trevor), Stede Flash (Judge Stamma/Nail), Donald Thompson (Dr. Bull-Attorney-at-Law/Hammer), Sheldon Shepherd (Mr. Case – Attorney-at-Law), Trudy Campbell (Miss Cunchita Bumper), Patrick Smith (Clerk of Court) and Felisha Lord (Heat Enchunubu). The very hilarious package of entertainment is written and directed by Paul O. Beale (Unda Mi Nose series, Maama Man series, Like Father Like Son, Di Driva and Granny Rule).

The comedy skillfully explores issues of romance and personal finance and the dangers of mixing the two inappropriately. As renowned and experienced ‘ginnal’ Bad Boy Trevor thinks conning Delcita out of $750,000 is easy pickings. The result of his extensive plan and formidable tactics however, gives him the surprise of his life.

Money Worries hit the Lion Centre in Grand Cayman on Father’s Day June 21 and closed shortly after to create room for the brand new summer production that’s coming soon!