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
Category: Reviews
Why We Tell The Story – A Once On This Island Review
There is an island at the root of the Antilles, where its people glimmer with the magic of storytelling. An island that serves as the
REVIEW: ‘Anansi and The Book of Night’ had the potential to be a stellar show…
Between April and May 2023, the first-time folklore festival – ’The Season of Anansi’, featured a series of workshops and events orchestrated by multi-media artist,
REVIEW: Jean and Dinah – A Temporal, Theatrical Masterpiece
Dilapidated walls house a compilation of broken and discarded items – furniture, futures, Jean and Dinah. Penned almost three decades ago, Tony Hall’s “Jean and
REVIEW: EVE – A Most Sophisticated Piece of Writing
Each time they hit the stage, the Quays Foundation renews their vow to maximize on the potential of the theatre to capture discourse on social
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: A Midsummer Night’s Dream – An Exploration of Shakespeare through a Caribbean Lens
William Shakespeare – a name that elicits the collective eye-roll/groan combo of students and triggers flashbacks to those that managed to survive the labyrinth of
Review: Yardwé: an authentic slice of Tobagonian Carnival
In the temporal, magical world that was created among the remnants of Fort King George , Jab Molassies perched atop the ruins of the 18th
Review: Carnival Carol – A Step in the Right Direction
It is the age-old dispute that any coming-of-age Trinbagonian has faced; the Church or Carnival. Can he who is baptized in Christ coexist with 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: The Old Yard – An Immersive Traditional Carnival Experience
Imagine walking through De Gayelle and see police running down thief. Or a Babydoll soliciting child support for a newborn she didn’t abort. Cantankerous laughter
Review: Theatre Night Out III – A Night to Remember
A good love story can tug at the heart strings and check the emotional boxes, but a Trini love story? Papaoye! Yuh hadda brace yuhself
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: Kambule – A Vibrant Performance Indeed
Kambule has long been a staple event for those hoping to hear the murmuring heart of carnival amidst the rush of big trucks, big bands
REVIEW: RIDDIM NATION – the Dragon that Couldn’t Dance
For the second year of mas-less carnival, Czar (an appendage of events brand, Caesar’s Army) could be found welcoming crowds to NAPA on carnival Monday
Review: Mangoes from The Valley
“Perhaps, in another life, my weary soul will find place to rest”. These are the only words spoken in Mangoes From The Valley – voiced
REVIEW: NTACTT’S Junction Village – “So Trinidadian”
POV: It’s minutes to 6pm on Sunday 28th March, the second and final night that the National Theatre Arts Company of Trinidad and Tobago (NTACTT)
REVIEW: MAS – Magic & Spirit
If God is a Trini, what would the afterlife look like for a Trinbagonian? Carnival Monday and Tuesday 2021 welcomed the fully staged production