A Calypso Musical at the Hall for 2006

Tony Hall and David Rudder, two of the country’s finest artists, come together to present a calypso musical The Brand New Lucky Diamond Horseshoe Club from February 7th through February 24th 2006 at Queen’s Hall.

First performed at Indiana State University in July 2004, The Brand New Lucky Diamond Horseshoe Club is based on events that took place at an actual bar in Port of Spain. The original club was situated on Wrightson Road’s Gaza Strip and operated there until a few years after WW11 when it was relocated to the corner of Henry and Duke Street down town. Now a car park, the club was a haunt of seedy nocturnal characters, it was razed by fire in the mid 1990s. David Rudder had photographed the site mere days before the fire and his 2000 album “Zero” included a track in memory of this dubious landmark. Diamond Horseshoe, the resulting calypso musical provides a slew of clues as to ‘whodunit’.

The talented and celebrated David Rudder has written a whopping 19 new songs for “The Brand New Lucky Diamond Horseshoe Club”. Dramatist Tony Hall has scripted the musical and directs a cast of talented actors, Errol Sitahal, Rhoma Spencer, Michael Cherrie, Marvin George, Errol Roberts, Conrad Parris, and introduces Qwewina Roberts (daughter of the Grandmaster, Kitchener).

Tickets are priced at $125 and $150 (reserved). Patrons of Queen’s Hall get discounted tickets on February 9,10,14,16 of $115 and $140 (reserved).

Anne Fridal, mezzo soprano

Gala Opening Night of the 27th

Music Festival

A veritable line up of some of the most outstanding musicians of T&T will herald the 27th Music Festival which will be formally opened by His Excellency Professor George Maxwell Richards the President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago on Sunday 5th March 2006 at 8.00 p.m.

On stage will be pianist Mrs. Sothie Paul-Duraisamy, Anne Fridal, Mezzo Soprano, Michael Zephryrine, Baritone, Enrique Ali, Pianist, Verlayne Andrews, Violinist, the Folk Choir - Jeunes Agape and the National Sinfonia under the direction of Jessel Murray. Also on the programme is the celebrated pannist Len ‘Boogsie’ Sharpe’ whose appearance recognizes the introduction of the Improvisation Class in the 2006 Festival.

The feature address will be given by the Minister of Community Development, Culture and Gender Affairs, Senator the Honourable Joan Yuille Williams whose Ministry has given substantial assistance to the Festival. The Golden Corporate Sponsors of the Festival are Scotiabank of Trinidad & Tobago and BP Trinidad & Tobago LLC. This year’s adjudicators are Dr Olive Lewin and Dr. Russell K. Shelley.

Talk Tent

Paul Keens Douglas’ after Carnival Talk Tent is a must for Carnival theatre lovers. Held every year at Queen’s Hall, the Talk Tent not only entertains but ensures that our oral tradition stays alive. The performers include Miguel Browne, Felix Edinburgh Short Pants, Wendy Brewster, Roy and Gloria, David Bereaux and B-Sharpe.This year’s presentation somewhat shortened because of the Music Festival will take place on March 2nd & 3rd. and Sunday 12th March. The curtain goes up at 8 p.m. and admission is $80. Patrons of Queens Hall enjoy a discounted ticket of $75. for the Sunday 12th March performance.

 Theatre in Alternative Spaces

The Simon Bolivar Auditorium
Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
16 Victoria Avenue, Port of Spain
9th & 10th February 7.00 p.m.

Love is in the Air
when the Key Academy Singers under the direction of June Nathaniel, showcase their work. Ms Nathaniel widely recognized for her beautiful singing voice, will be showing another facet of her considerable talent. A qualified teacher of voice she will be presenting her students.
Contribution is $100 and the show starts at 7:00 p.m.
For tickets or information call 678 8293.

Roger Roberts, Stanton Kewley and
Wendell Manwarren - 3Canal

Little Carib Theatre
White Street, Woodbrook
3Canal Show #3
Wendell, Roger and Stanton, the popular 3Canal with their band ‘the cut and clear crew’, are at the Little Carib Theatre for the 2006 Carnival. They invite one and all to
Vibes it up
Show yuh Warrior Spirit.
The show runs from February 7

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

F E B R U A R Y

2
Beulah and Friends
Melville King & Associates

8
GALA OPENING
The Brand New Lucky Diamond Horseshoe Club
The Lord Street Theatre Company Ltd
In association with David Rudder
Admit $300 

*9 – 24  8:00 p.m.
The Brand New Lucky Diamond Horseshoe Club
$150 s reserved
$125 gen admit

26  2 – 9 pm
‘Is jus’a fete’
The Art Support Alliance
Admit $295 all inc.

M A R C H

2,3,  8:00 p.m.
Talk Tent
Paul Keens Douglas
Admit $80

*12  8:00 p.m.
Talk Tent
Paul Keens Douglas
Admit $80

5 - 31
27th Music Festival
Trinidad & Tobago Music Association

Discounts for Patrons
The Brand New Lucky Jordan Horseshoe Club
February 9-10 and 14 – 16
General Admission $115 Special Reserved $140
Paul Keens Douglas’ Talk Tent
March 12 $75

The Annual General Meeting
Enter this date in your new diary now
March 13th, 2006 5.00 p.m.
Guest Speaker Sheldon Narine, The Crazy Catholic.
Queen’s Hall Bar Lounge

Queen’s Hall Car Park
Allowing for cement other shortages and rain, as you read this, Car Park A should be back in operation. Mrs. Roberts-White the Manager of Queen’s Hall told Spotlight that Queen’s Hall Car Park A would be completed by the end of January, 2006. Completion date for the Box Office is carded for end of March.

TASA
‘Is jus’ a Fete 06’
Queen’s Hall
Carnival Sunday 26th February, 2006
2:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
All Inclusive $295
An All Inclusive with a difference. Fete, drinks, eats, and lime with artists and assist the Arts. Through this fete, TASA, The Art Support Alliance, established in 1994 supports artists in a number of ways: by grants and soft loans for education, exhibitions and performances to individuals and organization.

Reminder:
Patrons new address:
PO Box 3005
TT POST
Tragarete Road
Woodbrook
Port of Spain

Welcome New Members

Ms. Vindira Cheerangie
Mrs. Carol Scherz
Mrs. Grace New
Ms. Marina Salandy Brown