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Category: Reviews
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
Review – A Perspective on JCS Entertainment’s “Altar Boyz”
by Jairo Rodrigues Altar Boyz, a musical satire produced by JCS Entertainment, ran at the Central Bank Auditorium from April 8-17 2016. The musical at
REVIEW: “Rashomon”- A Beautiful Work of Art
On Friday April 8th, I was afforded the opportunity to experience the Department of Creative and Festival Arts’ (DCFA) 2016 Student Theatre Production: Rashomon. DCFA is renowned for
FILM REVIEW- Trafficked (2015): Hits You Right In the Feels
GENRE: Drama/Thriller DIRECTOR: Sean Hodgkinson STARRING: Kia Rollock, Gyerlini Clarke, Aaron N. Charles with Brett Bengochea, Abdi Waithe, Brendon O’Brien and Thalia Baptiste From Garth
Review II: Teatro Journee presents Working with P. E. P
On Friday 9th October, 2015, Teatro Journee took the Trinidad Theatre Workshop and transformed my view of the emerging local theatre landscape. This 45 minute
REVIEW: Hatuey – A Wonderful Reminder of the Power of Strong Will and Conviction Even in the Face of Death
Upon entering the Central Bank Auditorium last Thursday October 8, 2015 for the Lloyd Best Institute of the West Indies’ Production of Hatuey – A Play
Review – Teatro Journee’s “Working with P.E.P” Gives ‘Protest Theatre’ new Life
On Friday 9th October 2015, I was afforded the opportunity to see the opening night of Teatro Journee‘s presentation of “Working with P.E.P“. It was more
Review – Cinderella: The Trinidad and Tobago Musical
The story of Cinderella will always be a time honoured classic. In times of great challenges I believe that most individuals are constantly searching for
REVIEW: Till Death Do us Part- A Mystery of Marriage and Murder
Theatre. It seems to be on the up and up these days, and Carmino Productions, a subsidiary of Carmino Holdings have joined the list of new production companies.
Review: ‘Till Death do us Part…’ To Miss It Would Be A Crime!!!
On Thursday July 9, 2015 I walked into the Little Carib Theatre for the opening of “Till Death do us Part…”, an original play written
Review – “For Better or For Worse.” Truly inspired by God.
“Inspired by God” was the slogan used for “For Better or for Worse – Recover or Lose” a play written and directed by Jeron Hackett that focused on
REVIEW: Cosi Fan Tutte – “Women are like that” or aren’t they?
In celebration of their 10th Anniversary, The Classical Music Development Foundation of Trinidad and Tobago (CMDFTT) staged Wolfgang A. Mozart’s Cosi Fan Tutte, a romantic comedy is set
Review – Proscenium Theatre Company’s “Moon” Shines Bright on Opening Night!
Proscenium Theatre Company’s “Moon on a Rainbow Shawl“ is a must see! I was initially hesitant to view this production; during my theatre programme at UWI DCFA, I spent
“…three, four…SNAP SNAP” for Harry and Greta!
When I learnt of the restaging of Ah’Peelin Feelings Playback Theatre Company’s Harry and Greta, a local Adaptation of the Brothers Grimm fairytale Hansel and
Review – Monkey Mountain’s ‘Unbelievable’ Performance of Ti-Jean and His Brothers! No Really, I’m still in disbelief…
Crick Crack, Monkey break he back, for a piece a pomerac…in a Trinidad Guardian article on 21 June, 1970 Derek Walcott described Ti-Jean and His Brothers as his most ‘West Indian’ play. Furthermore, he called this play “the least forced, most spontaneous and least laboured [of his plays thus far] both in rhythm and concept”.
Review – Since I Attended ‘Mahalia- A Gospel Musical’ I Haven’t Stopped Singing Its Praises
When you hear the name ‘Mahalia’, you might easily think of Mahalia Jackson, the female African American singer, whose legendary full throated gospel voice and
REVIEW: Little People Bringing “BIG” Issues to the Forefront
Four decades after it was founded, the Lilliput Children’s Theatre – whose name was inspired by Jonathan’s Swift’s novel, Gulliver’s Travels – continues to journey with “little people” under the
Can LOVE conquer all? – A review of Star Family 868’s adaptation of Moulin Rouge
Perhaps the most paradoxical thing on earth is love. You can be in love or out of love; you can buy it, steal it, regret it,
“Carnival Medea- A Bacchanal” finds its way home
Medea and Carnival. Although the Greek tragedy was originally penned by Euripides and first performed in 431 BC when Trinidad wasn’t even a thought, Medea might
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