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Cayman Arts Festival To Show Mary Prince Play
The Cayman Arts Festival will feature a production called ‘Sold,’ telling the story of Bermudian Mary Prince on Sunday, February 26. The Cayman Arts Festival website said, “Every so often there is a piece that touches the soul. ‘Sold’ is one such show.” – Music Theatre Review. One woman’s journey to overcome... Read more of this article
Christopher To Join Sweeney Todd On Broadway
Bermudian actor Nicholas Christopher will be joining the upcoming Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler’s musical Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. The Broadway website said, “More casting has been announced for the upcoming Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler’s musical Sweeney Todd: The... Read more of this article
‘Just For Laughs’ To Take Place In February
The 15th edition of ‘Just For Laughs Bermuda’ will take place between February 15-18th, 2023. A spokesperson said, “Global leader in comedy, Just For Laughs is pleased to announce that the 15th edition of Just For Laughs Bermuda will take place between February 15-18th, 2023. An all-star lineup is headed to Bermuda to celebrate the... Read more of this article
City Completes Dressing Room Renovations
The City of Hamilton said they have “completed an extensive renovation of the Earl Cameron Theatre dressing rooms and bathrooms.” A spokesperson said, “The refurbishment has completely transformed the City Hall space with the installation of sleek, modern fixtures and flooring, giving the area a clean and contemporary feel. “We... Read more of this article
BMDS Pantomime Returns With ‘Sleeping Beauty’
After missing the last two years due to Covid, the Pantomime will return as the Bermuda Musical and Dramatic Society is set to present performances of ‘Sleeping Beauty,’ featuring the traditional storyline set in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The Pantomime returns to the Earl Cameron Theatre Stage as The Bermuda Musical and Dramatic... Read more of this article
Review: Performance By Wanda Ray Willis
[Written by Dale Butler] Danji Productions, led by Wendell “Shine” Hayward, should be commended for taking the risk to bring in a one act solo musical featuring Bermudian Wanda Ray Willis on the weekend of September 9 to 11 at the beautiful Athene Theatre at the Bermuda College. Wanda, a well-known Bermudian singer, could easily have passed as Dorothy’s... Read more of this article
Review: The Cross At Earl Cameron Theatre
[Written by Dale Butler] City Hall & Arts Center, located on Church Street in the City of Hamilton, became an arena of live activity on Saturday, April 16, 2022, with vendors on Nellie’s Walk, the Fresh Air Films in the car park featuring Encanto and Spider-Man, and the Bermuda premiere of a theatrical work ‘The Cross – The Untold... Read more of this article
BMDS Offer Additional Performance Of ‘Shorts’
The Bermuda Musical and Dramatic Society Stage Show will have an additional performance on Wednesday, April 6th at 8 pm at the Daylesford Theatre in Hamilton. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Musical and Dramatic Society and the production team of Shorts: An Evening of Short Comedies About Death, Armageddon, Time Travel, Ocean Exploration, Arch... Read more of this article
BMDS: Opening Night Of “Shorts” Show Tonight
The Bermuda Musical and Dramatic Society [BMDS] announced that tonight [March 31] will be opening night for the first full-length stage production since February of 2020. A spokesperson said, “Shorts: An Evening of Short Comedies About Death, Armageddon, Time Travel, Ocean Exploration, Arch Rivalries and Vehicular Arson is a series of six comedies... Read more of this article
Comedy ‘Shorts’ To Be Staged At Daylesford
A collection of short comedies written by a local playwright will be on show at the Daylesford Theatre over the coming weeks. The production entitled Shorts, penned by Owain Johnston will tackle dark and dramatic themes such as “death, Armageddon, time travel, ocean exploration, arch rivalries” and even “vehicular arson”. It will run from March... Read more of this article
Lena Headey To Move Behind The Camera
Bermudian-born actress Lena Headey is to make her directorial debut with a psychological thriller. Best known for her role as Cersei Lannister on the HBO fantasy series Game of Thrones, Headey’s film is an adaptation of SJL Holliday’s hit novel Violet. Headey, the daughter of John Headey, an island policeman, and his wife Susan, was born in 1973... Read more of this article
Mary Prince Play In UK Nominated For Awards
Sold — a play showing in England based on the life of Bermudian Mary Prince — has been nominated for two awards; the OffWestEnd Award Nomination: Lead Performance In A Play and OffWestEnd Award Nomination: Supporting Performance In A Play. The Park Theatre website said, “When one woman tells of her extraordinary journey to overcome the... Read more of this article
Roderick Ferguson’s ‘Man Overboard’ Show
Bermudian Roderick Ferguson — who was involved in the court challenge about same sex marriage – is getting set to present a show in New York City titled Man Overboard, offering a story of a “gay kid from Bermuda coming out in dramatic fashion, defining his own gay lifestyle, and eventually fighting a government in an LGBTQ rights... Read more of this article
Apply For Paul Maddern Theatre Scholarship
Venture Theatre is offering the Paul Maddern Theatre Scholarship, which will be “awarded to one student who exhibits artistic promise, dedication to the craft, and the serious intention of pursuing an acting or theatre related undergraduate degree.” A spokesperson said, “Venture Theatre is pleased to announce the availability of The... Read more of this article
TROIKA Bermuda Announce 2021 Programming
TROIKA Bermuda has announced its 2021 programming, with some of the highly anticipated initiatives to commence this summer. A spokesperson said, “TROIKA Bermuda is thrilled to announce our 2021 programming. “For over ten years, TROIKA Bermuda has delivered a platform for providing excellence in the arts for the youth of Bermuda. Although... Read more of this article
Daren Herbert & Bermuda Flag On TV Show
Bermudian actor Daren A. Herbert recently starred in an episode of Canadian sitcom Kim’s Convenience, playing the role of Kwami and giving his native Bermuda a nod on screen. The actor’s role places him in an office at times, where a Bermuda flag is featured prominently in the background, making for a unique island link on the Canadian show. Short... Read more of this article
