London’s newest Nala in Disney’s The Lion King, Janique Charles has a unique background for a West End star. Originally from Trinidad and Tobago she
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New cast announced for Disney’s The Lion King in London’s West End
The West End production of Disney’s The Lion King has announced 11 new cast members who are joining the London company from today. Janique Charles,
New Theatre Company to Make Its Debut
This week, Trinidad and Tobago will welcome its newest production company to the stage. Sapphire Productions; the brainchild of Gabrielle Scott – a promising University of the
Trinidad Theatre Workshop Finds a New Home
Cabinet today approved the lease of state-owned property for use by the Trindad Theatre Workshop. The TTW will find a new home at No. 6
Dan the Travelling Man – A Brand New Caribbean Comedy
After the critically acclaimed 2015 production of Cinderella – The Trinidad and Tobago Musical; The Baggasse Company returns this year with a brand new original
Folklore Stories Brought to Life
The spectacular costumes, interactive animated characters, and innovative staging of the Wire Bend Folklore Theatre returns to the Naparima Bowl this month, with ‘The Boy &
In Memoriam 2016
We Speak The Names of all our mentors, muses and colleagues who took their final curtain call in 2016. Dr. Jit Samaroo – Musician / Composer (1950
Heal with Music; Nurture the Soul
On Wednesday December 28, 2016, lovers of music and the arts are invited to experience stirring classical, jazz, soul, blues and Caribbean spirituals at An Evening
La Danse Caraibe Shines With The Production, ‘Stars’
Heather Henderson-Gordon Creates Stellar Performance Space For Budding Dance Stars This year the budding dance luminaries of Heather Henderson-Gordon’s children’s dance school, La Danse Caraibe
Sing Alleluia! with the Marionettes this Christmas
As it continues its revered tradition of holiday performances, the BP Marionettes Chorale will bring together a slew of singers, dancers and instrumentalists to present:
Isaiah Alexander: The Triple Threat Thespian
(Published to the T&T Newsday 01/10/2016) Long before being signed by an international talent agency, before graduating from the American Music and Dramatic Academy (AMDA),
Isaiah Luther dances to perfection
(Originally published to the Trinidad Express 03/04/ 2016) 25 year-old Isaiah Luther, dancer and self employed fashion designer/stylist, model and visual merchandiser, will be performing in
‘TWILIGHT’ by Jabari Ayinde Taitt for April 2016 Play Reading
The Playwrights Workshop‘s Readers Theatre Series 2016 will continue on Wednesday April 6th with TWILIGHT by Jabari Ayinde Taitt. The playwright says, ‘TWILIGHT is a play
Introducing the Monday Night Theatre Forum
MONDAY NIGHT THEATRE FORUM is a brand new space for wide ranging open discussions on all aspects of drama and theatre. First off in the
CSSDF: The journey, the experience, the exposure – a phenomenal rollercoaster!
Originally posted on Wadadli Pen:
by Zahra Airall So let’s begin with the Antigua leg of this journey – the 2014 inaugural National Secondary Schools…
#LoveTheatreDay Returns
TOMORROW [Wednesday November 18th 2015] we join with theatres and thespians from the UK and across the globe for another #LoveTheatreDay. Last year, we asked
#TheatrebuzzQuotes: If you want to be the best, you have to work wisely…”
An extract from Ballerina Guru’s interview with Céline Gittens. (Full Interview Here) ABOUT CELINE: Céline Gittens was born in Trinidad and grew up in Vancouver, Canada.
#TheatrebuzzQuote: Theatre Reminds People How to Access Their Sense of Wonder…
Jude Sandy is a classically trained actor and movement artist, born in Trinidad & Tobago and based in New York City.
In Memoriam of our Mentors, Muses and Colleagues who took their Final Curtain Call in 2014
As the curtain closes on yet another year, we remember our mentors, muses and colleagues who took their final curtain call in the year 2014.
#TheatrebuzzQuotes: “Critiquing the theatre is a very important part of the Theatre…”
#TheatrebuzzQuotes: “Critiquing the theatre is a very important part of the Theatre. We have to criticize each other in order for us to develop” ~Raymond
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