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
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“…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: 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
“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
REVIEW: “Looking for Mr. BIG” – New Concept… Familiar Motifs
“One of de fust things dey ask meh was ‘if I know how to write a review?’ And I answer and say ‘yes I know how
Review – ‘Ten to One’ isn’t murder!
Ten to One, written by local playwright Rawle Gibbons, directed by Louis Mc Williams and produced by Iere Theatre Productions, tells the story of the
The Tragedy of Comedy- A REVIEW of “Party Done for the Freak Next Door”
“The play is about a Trinidad situation of a family in crisis. Comedy, as any good Trinidadian knows, can be found in all aspects of
Review – “Party Done For The Freak Next Door” – A True Trini Tale About ‘Horning’
Party Done! This play carries the audience on a journey through dishonesty, disloyalty and ‘horninology.’ On Thursday 26th February,2015, I journeyed to see this play
Review: XXX-POSED! – An Orgy of Comedic Talent
Date: Friday 27th February • Venue: Cipriani Labour College • Event: XXX-POSED! Who Vex Lorse!!! A satirical look at Trinidadian life, XXX-POSED sees an orgy of comedic
Choo Kong and First Instinct kick off 2015 with “Party Done For The Freak Next Door”
Thursday 26th February 2015; the Queen’s Hall opening of “PARTY DØNE for the FREAK NEXT DOOR”. Raymond Choo Kong Productions and First Instinct have teamed up once again, promising
Review: XXX-Posed! Who Vex Lorse!!!
Penelope Spencer, together with an all-star cast, exposed the folly of everyday Trinidadian life in this production. ‘XXX-Posed! Who Vex Lorse!!!’, written and directed by
‘Miss Julie’- A Slow, Awkward but Much Anticipated Intro to FAB Productions
A NEW THEATRE COMPANY!!!! YESSSSS!!! Oh, pardon me was that too loud? In case you don’t know by now I am completely obsessed with theatre,
Reflections on FAB-Productions’ “Miss Julie” 2014 Opening Night
On Thursday 18 December, 2014 Cipriani College’s CLR James Auditorium housed the opening of FAB-Productions‘ first production of “Miss Julie“, written by August Strindberg in (1888). It was
REVIEW:- Miss Julie- a Bi-Polar, almost sadistic and confused soul
Last night, I went to take in Fab Production’s take on August Strindberg’s Miss Julie. The play was written in 1888 and is a classic naturalistic play
REVIEW: HALQA Productions – “Under the Mango Trees”
Friday 14th November 2014 was the opening night for new Production Company – Halqa Productions. Guests were treated to complimentary wine and cupcakes as an
THIS IS NOT A REVIEW- THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
On Saturday 1st November 2014, I attended Caribbean Theatre Productions‘ Youth Group Production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “The Phantom of the Opera” at Queen’s Hall, which
REVIEW: The Phantom Of The Opera- an amazing reproduction of a historic piece of theatre.
By Whitney Punch-George The Phantom of the Opera as directed by Dr.Helmer Hilwig and put on by Caribbean Theatre Productions is an amazing reproduction of
Review: Les Misérables Makes Its Debut at Queen’s Hall
By Sonja Gopeesingh Miserables is undisputedly, one of the greatest novels of all times and its author Victor Hugo had said of it “I don’t
REVIEW: Sangre Grande by Two; A Slice of Life
UPDATE: Multiple award winning “Sangre Grande by Two” playwright – Ronald Amoroso will share his experiences and creative process at the Monday Night Theatre Forum
The Trinidad and Tobago Performing Arts Network 