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“X-Factor” Runner-Up Meets Bermuda Star
Broadway’s friendly neighbourhood Bermuda diva Rebecca Faulkenberry spent time with the “X Factor’s” pint-sized powerhouse Carly Rose Sonenclar and a group of ailing school children during a special backstage visit following a performance of her hit musical “Spider-Man, Turn Off the Dark” on Sunday [Jan. 20]. “X... Read more of this article
BHS Students To Present ‘My Fair Lady’ Musical
The Bermuda High School will present three showings of the musical, My Fair Lady, the story of Henry Higgins, who takes a bet that he can transform the unrefined Cockney Eliza Doolittle into a lady and fool everyone into thinking she really is one. Performances are Thursday, January 24th at 7pm, Friday, January 25th at 7pm and Saturday, January 26th... Read more of this article
BIFF Event Will Leave 007 Fans Shaken, Stirred
Diamonds are forever – and so, it seems, is James Bond, the most famous member of Her Majesty’s Secret Service. Bermuda will be participating in worldwide celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of the timeless movie franchise with a charity screening of the new documentary “Everything Or Nothing: The Untold Story of 007” at the City Hall’s... Read more of this article
Slideshow: Saltus Upper Primary Nutcracker Play
The students at the Saltus Upper Primary Department have been working very hard in the last few weeks with the assistance of teachers, parents, SGY students and musical director, Mrs. Margaret Fox, to prepare for three performances of The Nutcracker. Typically a ballet, the screenplay was adapted by two Saltus parents so that every child in the department... Read more of this article
Photos: CedarBridge’s “Winter Kaleidescope”
CedarBridge Academy Arts Department presented “A Winter Kaleidescope” on Friday [Dec 7] – an evening of dance, drama, music and featured an abridged performance of Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo & Juliet’. The play led the evening’s entertainment lineup and consisted of student actors from the school’s GCSE drama department and... Read more of this article
Q&A With Aladdin Christmas Pantomime Actors
This year’s Christmas Pantomime at City Hall is Aladdin, and two of the actors have answered a Q&A about the upcoming performance. Dion Ming who plays “Wishee-Washee” Aladdin’s cheeky brother, and Alan Brooks as the Dame, who is their mother. There is a free opening night special for children to meet the Stars of Aladdin and have... Read more of this article
Videos: Renaming Of The Earl Cameron Theatre
[Updated with video] The City of Hamilton hosted a renaming ceremony today [Nov 5], formally changing the name of the City Hall Theatre to the Earl Cameron Theatre in honour of the veteran Bermudian actor. Mr. Cameron arrived on the island this past weekend with his wife Barbara to participate in the ceremony. The Town Crier welcomed everyone in attendance,... Read more of this article
City To Host Theatre Renaming Ceremony
The City of Hamilton formally confirmed that City Hall Theatre will be renamed the Earl Cameron Theatre in honour of veteran Bermudian actor Earl Cameron, and said the renaming ceremony will take place on Monday November 5 at City Hall. Mr. Cameron arrives on the island this weekend with his wife Barbara to participate in the formal ceremony. Mr Cameron... Read more of this article
2013 Bermuda Festival Line-Up Released
Poncho, puppets, Pride and Prejudice and pianos, there’s all that and more in the line-up for the next Bermuda Festival of the Performing Arts. Ticket sales for the 38th festival begin at 10am on Monday, November 19. The Festival runs from January 18, 2013 – March 2, 2013. The Festival’s 2013 schedule will rock you, rock you with performances... Read more of this article
Shakespeare Schools Festival Tonight
Performances by the Bermuda Shakespeare Schools Festival [BSSF] continue tonight [Oct 17] at the Berkeley Institute. This evening’s lineup includes “Macbeth”, performed by Berkeley Institute and “The Taming Of The Shrew” performed by Warwick Academy. The show starts at 7.00pm and tickets are $10, available at participating... Read more of this article
Upcoming: ‘Church Folk Still Make Me Laugh!’
The Richard Allen Toni’s Drama Ministry will be presenting their 3rd drama production, a comedy play in November called ‘Church Folk Still Make Me Laugh! – All Aboard!’. The production will take place at the Ruth Seaton James Center For The Performing Arts on November 23rd and 24th. A spokesperson said, “The Toni’s,... Read more of this article
Lena Headey Appearing In ‘Dredd 3D’ Movie
Bermuda-born actress Lena Headey is appearing in the “Dredd 3D” movie — which was released worldwide last month — playing the character Ma-Ma, who is a prostitute turned drug lord. “She’s a prostitute who then kills her pimp and takes over his drug-running business,” Ms Headey said. I think of her like an old great... Read more of this article
Theatre To Be Renamed After Earl Cameron
The City of Hamilton today [Oct 4] confirmed that board members discussed changing the name of the City Hall Theatre to the Earl Cameron Theatre, and said that a “formal announcement” will be issued within coming days. Earl Cameron is a legendary figure who broke down many racial barriers as a black actor in the British film scene during... Read more of this article
Upcoming: “Wreck Shop” Comedy Competition
Image Entertainment is presenting its 1st Annual International Comedy Competition on Saturday [Sept 29] at the Ruth Seaton James Auditorium. Hosted by Nadanja Bailey, the event will see ten comics competing in one big show called “Wreck Shop”. The lineup scheduled to appear include Barbara Carlyle, Turae Gordon, John Moses, Pat Brown, Eddie... Read more of this article
BMDS Auditions For Aladdin Performance
The Bermuda Musical & Dramatic Society will be holding auditions for their December performance of Aladdin. On Friday [Sept.14] at 6pm there will be auditions for the main characters and adult chorus members [14 yrs plus], and on Saturday [Sept 15] from 10-12 noon the auditions for the children’s chorus [boys and girls 8 yrs plus] will be... Read more of this article
Upcoming: Shakespeare In The Park, Macbeth
The Bermuda Musical & Dramatic Society will be putting on a performance of Macbeth at Fort Hamilton on Thursday 20th – Saturday 29th September 2012 [no performance on Monday 24th]. The synopsis said: “This drama is one of the great tragedy themed plays by William Shakespeare. The themes illustrated in the play include ambition, fate,... Read more of this article
