by Simon Wilkes On Friday 15th July 2016 at the Central Bank Auditorium, the.art.IS’ Performing Arts Company in collaboration with ParentingTT presented ‘To Light,’ a play
Category: Theatre
Towards a National Theatre- Two Choices: A Review
by Vedesh Nath The National Theatre Arts Company chose Victor Questal’s “Two Choices” to kick-start their medley of celebrating local playwrights (which is long over-due) in
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 – The Real Housewives of Port of Spain “The Sisterhood of the Provocative Dancers”
RS/RR Productions describes “The Real Housewives of Port of Spain” as “a sexy comedy about women for women…” and it definitely lived up to that
Review: Every Woman’s Story – in all their myriad shades.
Theatre is important to civilization because it empowers us with stories. At its most powerful, people get a chance to tell their own stories to
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: “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
‘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
The Indomitable Freddie Kissoon Up Next on The Monday Night Theatre Forum
Since it’s launch in November of 2015, the Monday Night Theatre Forum has been delighting audiences with a wide array of theatre practitioners who share their
FIRST LOOK: In Rehearsal with JCS Entertainment and the Cast of The ALTAR BOYZ
Last week The Trinidad and Tobago Performing Arts Network got a sneak peek inside a rehearsal of JCS Entertainment‘s upcoming Musical Theatre production- ALTAR BOYZ, which will run at the
Marcia Henville – Actress: A Dream 41 Years In The Making
I’ve always had a passion for the arts. I always say that if I had to live my life all over again, I’d be an
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
The Stage For Faith – Ajo, Theatre, and Spirituality
This sort of theatre can be sharp and technically sound, and it can be entertaining. Those things may make it good. But what makes it great it far outside of that – it’s great because it is intimate, and filled with mysterious power, and invites you to come on stage. To stop being a distant audience member. To dance and sing with the performers that you paid money to see. To become one of the many displaying the mystery of their faith.
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 – 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
The Trinidad and Tobago Performing Arts Network 