Representation matters, as artist and authour Sherwyn Williams knew when he created the character of Jada, the heroine of the series The Adventures of Jada. He said representation was something he had become very aware of in the social climate of recent years, and he wanted to create material his readers could relate to. Williams … Continue reading
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Pastelle, Pork and Parang in St Clair (December 5, 2019)
The Trinidad Theatre Workshop (TTW) announces its next big event, Pastelle, Pork, and Parang, on December 13 at #6 Newbold Street, St. Clair. The event is geared towards continued diverse use of the space and expansion of the TTW brand as it celebrates 60 years and begins to re-establish itself as a creative hub for … Continue reading
Playwrights read Pen, Paper and Power (December 3, 2019)
Playwrights Workshop Trinbago’s (PWT) Monthly Readers Theatre Series (MRTS), held the first Wednesday of every month, will be reading Pen, Paper and Power, written by India Bristol, for the December 2019 instalment. The reading takes place at the National Drama Association of Trinidad and Tobago’s (NDATT) Studios, located at 97 Southern Main Road, Curepe on … Continue reading
Ronnie Ollivierre plans big next year (December 2, 2019)
Soca Parang artiste Ronnie “Champion Ronoman” Ollivierre is celebrating over 20 years in the genre. His newest songs Pelau and Handbag have already been released and he is working on a Power Soca for Carnival 2020. Ollivierre was called Rono in school, and when he grew up, the man suffix was added, leading to the … Continue reading
Christmas at the Carib (November 27, 2019)
Soca Parang Queen Marcia Miranda celebrates 30 years in the business this year. In addition to releasing new music, she continues to maintain a hectic schedule, including headlining the Christmas at the Carib concert on December 8, in a return to the venue of her first-ever live concert. Miranda’s new song is Solamente, written by … Continue reading
Remembering Nappy Myers on Saturday (November 13, 2019)
Affection, nostalgia and admiration are all present when listening to Levi “Myaz” Mayers talking about his late father, legendary musician Richard “Nappy” Mayers. Myaz will perform a collection of Nappy’s hits at a tribute concert on November 16 at Kaiso Blues Cafe, Wrightson Road, Port-of-Spain. Mayers was a composer, arranger, producer, writer and singer who … Continue reading
Curtain call for Jazz Noel (November 12, 2019)
Curtain Call Consulting Company Ltd. will be presenting its Christmas concert, Jazz Noel, on November 17 at the Little Carib Theatre. The concert will feature a mix of genres and generations, with performers Mavis John and Lord Relator alongside Dean Williams and Candice Alcantara. Curtain Call Director Giselle Alcantara said the name Jazz Noel “helps … Continue reading
MansPlain tells all about masculinity (November 7, 2019)
Pionero Productions presents its inaugural theatre production, MansPlain, on November 15 at the Trinidad Theatre Workshop, Newbold Street, St Clair, The production is a collaborative, creative presentation which features new and original work penned specifically to focus on the male experience in T&T. Directed by Tyker Phillip, MansPlain’s all-male cast will showcase some of the … Continue reading
Digicel relaunches D’Music app (November 5, 2019)
The relaunch of the D’Music app by Digicel (Trinidad and Tobago) Limited features new features and a new design, addressing some of the concerns raised in the previous version of the app, and including a focus on local content. Artistes in all genres of music are being encouraged to send their music to the company … Continue reading
Three New Plays hit the stage (October 23, 2019)
The fourth Annual New Play Festival (NPF) features three new plays which have never been staged. This year, the featured plays are The Serpent’s Mouth, a radio play by Randy Ablack, Ring Game by Arnetia Thomas and Dey Dey Gets a House by Judith Theodore. The event takes place from November 8 to 10 and … Continue reading
