Count down to local staging of Once On This Island

Choreographer, Sade Bully, at work with the cast

In just a few hours time, patrons will get the opportunity to be entertained by a locally produced version of the acclaimed Broadway show, Once On This Island.

The first of three stagings this weekend is set to begin at 8.00 o’clock tonight at the Arawak House of Culture.

The play is being co-produced by Caribbean Theatre Network and the Sisserou Singers and is being presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI) of New York. It is directed by Alwin Bully and choreographed by his daughter, Sade Bully. The musical director is Pearle Christian.

Once On This Island will be staged at The Arawak on Friday and Saturday from 8.00pm and on Sunday from 7.00pm.

Tickets are available at Bulls Eye Pharmacy, Valentines Store and from members of the Sisserou Singers.

Below are some photos of the cast during rehearsal.

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7 Comments

  1. Patron
    July 17, 2017

    Great show. Good singing and acting. Nuff respect to the sound engineer who did an exceptionally good job with the mix. Need to be staged for another weekend.

  2. Anthony P. Ismael: Free Pampers Minister
    July 17, 2017

    Neat! Keep up the good work.

  3. A. George
    July 17, 2017

    It was so worth it!!!!!!

  4. July 16, 2017

    Dear patrons well done ,good luck and hope your play will be successful.

  5. Me
    July 16, 2017

    Absolutely briillant.Go and see it Better value for your money than anything at WCMF

  6. jr
    July 15, 2017

    you self mr witer ,how u writing a promo without saying who is starring in the play ? zozo

    Admin: Just a quick reminder, man. Everybody was featured in a more detailed release just a day or two before. Big up to Michele and the rest of the cast!

  7. sylvester Cadette
    July 14, 2017

    Great Photos. Now in costume how spectacular I know they will be. Success and DNO please keep us informed as always

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