The Scene

National Drama Festival awards

The closing ceremony of the fourth National Drama Festival was truly “The Night of Stars” as it was dubbed and shining brightest of them all for her successful direction of the festival and choreography of the closing ceremony was Colette Jones-Chin.

Okra Slush – It sweet fuh days!

Hi Everyone,  Have you ever had Okra Slush? No? Man you missing out, especially, if like me, you can’t get enough of the slender, green-apple-coloured vegetable called okra (ochroes).

Jackie Hanover (Outfit by That Look Boutique, 235 South Road Lacytown Photo by 55 Photography)

Just Jackie

When Lisa Punch was on centre stage a few months ago, a lot of questions were asked in connection with the local support given to local artists.

Nuriyyih Gerrard

Expressions 2 for Theatre Guild

Expressions 2, the second in the new production series staged by GEMS Theatre Productions, is set for tomorrow evening at the Theatre Guild playhouse in Kingston.

Hamlet

Hamlet came to a local stage two Fridays ago, brought by the Shakespeare’s Globe which is on a two-year travelling world tour commemorating the playwright’s 450th birth anniversary; a treat for Guyana, or so I thought.

Tom Lawrence (Horatio/Rosencratz/Laertes/Guildenstern) and Amanda Wilkin (Ophelia) at the World Hamlet, Middle Temple Hall in April 2014 (Photo by Helena Miscioscia)

Universality of Hamlet cinched touring Globe’s choice

When William Shakespeare first penned the famous quote that begins, “All the world’s a stage…” in the 16th century he would have had no idea that more than 400 years later they would be taken literally with the Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre’s world tour of Hamlet.

Tourism and hospitality

Hospitality is the bedrock of tourism. It drives the industry. Many Caribbean economies depend heavily on tourism, selling their year-round summer, sparkling blue waters, ‘life is a party’ image mainly to people in bleak climes.

Hot Candy

Hi Everyone, Hot, spicy, peppery and sweet, candied ginger is a real sweet treat.

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