Paula Lindo Saturday 14 March 2020 The Ministry of Community Development, Culture and the Arts has temporarily closed all performance spaces, as well as the National Museum, from March 13-20. It said these measures are part of a proactive approach to minimising the spread of the covid19 virus. In a release, the ministry said the performance … Continue reading
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Primary school choirs shine at Music Festival (March 12, 2020)
Paula Lindo Thursday 12 March 2020 A large crowd of parents and supporters turned out to support the performers in the Junior Choir category of the Music Festival on Wednesday. It was the largest audience present at Queen’s Hall during the morning session since the beginning of the festival. The first class was the finals of … Continue reading
Young back at work (March 11, 2020)
Paula Lindo Wednesday 11 March 2020 National Security Minister Stuart Young has returned to work after his accident during the opening of the Penal Fire Station on Tuesday. Young said he never stopped being on the job. The minister had given the feature address at the opening of the station when, as he stepped off the … Continue reading
Solo classes wow at Music Festival at Queen’s Hall (March 5, 2020)
Paula Lindo Thursday 5 March 2020 The Music Festival continued on Thursday with lively competition at Queen’s Hall in St Ann’s in the contemporary religious solo and solo folk song categories. Holy Name Convent, Port of Spain and the Holistic Music School dominated the entries in the categories respectively. Following a late start, 16 of a … Continue reading
Talk Tent continues this weekend (February 28, 2020)
Paula Lindo Friday 28 February 2020 The annual Talk Tent comedy show with Paul Keens-Douglas began last night and continues until February 29. This year’s show features a host of talented performers showcasing top-quality humour, storytelling, spoken word, social commentary and thought-provoking entertainment. Talk Tent is hosted by singing MC David Bereaux, and will feature Miguel … Continue reading
Delightful Melodies come to Queen’s Hall (November 5, 2019)
The UTT RAPturous Voices Chorale will be presenting its Delightful Melodies 2 Concert on November 9 and 10 at Queen’s Hall. The concert will feature genres ranging from classical to contemporary, secular and non-secular songs including vibrant Christmas selections, folk and parang. Choir member Lorraine Cross said the first instalment of the Delightful Melodies concert … Continue reading
Award-winning performances at Ti-Jean and His Brothers (October 19, 2019)
The eternal fight of good against evil is the theme of the Derek Walcott play Ti Jean and His Brothers, which ran from September 26 to 30 at Queen’s Hall. The production, produced by Ti Jean Productions Ltd. and directed by Wendell Manwarren, is part of the ongoing Walcott Festival, Port-of-Spain. Audiences reacted with awe, … Continue reading
Manwarren revives Walcott’s Ti Jean and His Brothers (September 25, 2019)
The Derek Walcott play Ti Jean and His Brothers will run from September 27 to 29 at Queen’s Hall, as part of the Derek Walcott Festival. The play is directed by Wendell Manwarren and features music by Andre Tanker. The play is based on a St. Lucian folk tale about a Mother and her three … Continue reading
A September to remember with the Marionettes (September 6, 2019)
“We want to celebrate the contribution made by Desmond Waithe, not only to the Marionettes Chorales and the nation, as well as share our experience of singing in Carnegie Hall.” The BP Marionettes Chorales’ musical director Gretta Taylor made the statement as she spoke about the group’s upcoming concert, Forward Home, which takes place at … Continue reading
Memorial for Raymond Choo Kong tonight (July 19, 2019)
Grief, sorrow and anger are the prevailing emotions in T&T following the death of veteran theatre practitioner Raymond Choo Kong. Choo Kong, who would have been 70 on August 5, was found dead at his Arima home on July 15. Choo Kong was an award winning producer, director, and actor who founded the well-known company … Continue reading
