May 20th marked the celebration of the 100th birthday of the local literary luminary, Sam Selvon. Seasoned professionals, Iere Theatre Productions Limited, honoured this occasion
Author: Shazim Khan
Hey, Shazim Khan here! I’m a student of literature at UWI, which happened as a result of a long time fascination with words in all their various forms and mediums. I also have a deep affinity for the arts on the whole, especially music of all genres – I’m an amateur guitarist.
I’ve recently been introduced to the fascinating world of theatre. The spellbinding magic that can be so expertly conjured on stage has captivated me and inspired a desire to learn and experience as much as possible of this timeless and magnificent craft.
Review: It Runs in the Family Leaves Audience in Stiches
For a play about doctors in a hospital, it should come as no surprise that by the end of It Runs in the Family, the
Review: Dis Little Piggy – A Clever Capitalization On An Insatiable Need for Bacchanal
As a people, Trinbagonians cannot survive prolonged periods of time without their regular hefty servings of bacchanal. RR/RS Production’s ‘Dis Little Piggy is Tired’ is
Review: Bitter Cassava – A Classic Story that Still Holds Relevance
Easter Saturday night in Tobago (16th April, 2022) offered many tempting options for entertainment in every corner of the island. However, at 7PM there was
Review: Ladies Room – An uproarious showcase of comedy
Lauded as the return of comedy to the stage after two long years, RS/RR Productions presented the return of their rambunctious offering, Ladies’ Room, at
Review: Sandy, Lyons and Garcia Give Stand Out Performances in Riddim Nation
It’s hard to imagine a greater tabanca than Trinidad and Tobago without Carnival; in the second year of this Covid-19 pandemic, the tabanca was real.
Review: Equus is Transcendental Art
It’s easy to tell when art transcends mere entertainment. When art does this—when it achieves more than just laughter, escapism or distraction—it evokes emotion, raises
Review: Mark Buss on de Water Taxi, a Fine Frenzy of Farcical Fun
Mark Buss on de Water Taxi, a Raymond Choo Kong Production, is a fine frenzy of farcical fun. Choo Kong productions are famous for their
Review: Lavine Steals in Dan the Travelling Man
“Dan is a man who cya hold he hand when it comes to woman,” is how Philomena Alexis Baptiste, as the play’s narrator, describes the
Review: Spellbound by The Magic Flute
On Tuesday, July 4th I had my first foray into the enchanting world of opera. As a part of T&T Opera Festival 2017, Picoplat Music
Making Out Dem Drama Queens
Drama Queens is a feature length docu-film explores the personal and professional lives of four of Trinidad and Tobago’s most dynamic and iconic female stage performers – Cecilia Salazar, Leslie-Ann Lavine, Rhoma Spencer and Penelope Spencer.
High Mass – A Spiritual Reawakening Through Dance
Les Enfants Dance Company will make a glorious return to the stage with its production of High Mass on Saturday 27th May 2017 at Christ
Review: Big Bad Musical, a guilty-as-charged howling good time
The Big Bad Musical, The Native Caribbean Foundation’s “howling courtroom comedy” is a guilty-as-charged howling good time. I was fortunate enough to catch the Matinée
Review: ‘The Inspector’ – a gunshot right in the heart of our country’s moral spirit
The Inspector – an original play written and directed by Simeon Moodoo; featuring choreography by Triston Wallace and performed by students of Naparima College on Wednesday
Review: What Happens in Toco Stays in Toco – Comedy with Substance
What Happens in Toco’s opening night in the Central Bank Auditorium on Thursday 8th June 2016 was packed. Advertised extensively as a hilarious comedy featuring
Review – “Shadows: What is in the darkness, must come to light.”
In the veil of consistent and uproarious humour, playwright Melissa Escovalez shines the light on themes of sex, relationships, gender stereotypes and even domestic abuse.
REVIEW: I couldn’t have been more wrong about “Play Yuhself, Prime Minister”
On Sunday 8th of May, I was granted the opportunity of attending a performance of Play Yuhself, Prime Minister, a Raymond Choo Kong (in collaboration
The Trinidad and Tobago Performing Arts Network 