Bully play to be published in five languages

Alwin Bully is a veteran playwright
Alwin Bully is a veteran playwright

A play by veteran Dominican playwright, Dr. Alwin Bully, has been selected for publication, in five languages by the French Company – L’Autre Souffle.

Making the announcement at a symposium on Caribbean Theatre in Paris recently, President of the company, Jean-Michel Martial, said that the excellent work of the region’s playwrights must be brought to the attention of the world and the first step in that direction was to make the plays available in various languages.

As such, over the next few years L’Autre Souffle will publish a series of approximately thirty plays in English, French, Spanish, Dutch and Kweyol.

The Bully play selected for publication next year is “The Ruler”, a political drama based on the 1972 novel, “Ruler in Hiroona” by the late G.C.H. Thomas of St. Vincent and The Grenadines.

“The Ruler” was first performed in 1976 by the Peoples Action Theatre to rave reviews in Dominica, Barbados, St. Vincent and Antigua.

Dr. Bully said that he felt honoured and happy that Dominica will be represented in the series.

He added that plans are afoot to re-stage the play in Dominica in 2014, with a number of the original cast members.

Gairy Didier and Benjie Shillingford in 1976 production of the play
Gairy Didier and Benjie Shillingford in 1976 production of the play
Lennox Honnychurch and Edmund Robinson in 1976 production
Lennox Honychurch and Edmund Robinson in 1976 production

 

 

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22 Comments

  1. Alan Gamble
    December 16, 2013

    Congratulations, Dr. Bully! We just wrote to Lennox and Gairy; looking forward to the 2014 restaging! Keep up the illustrious work!

  2. It is
    December 16, 2013

    The writer is outstanding but the actors were fantastic. Congrats to all..

  3. no way
    December 14, 2013

    congratulations—–only positive remarks!!!!!!

  4. I want to see it.
    December 14, 2013

    Congratulations Mr. Bully. It would be good to put the play on during Carnival season so people in the Diaspora coming home for carnival could have a chance to see it. Please think about that and see if that is possible. I know you might say there will be lots of events during carnival season, but it could be put on during the week, rather than on the weekend. Please give this serious thought. God bless you.

  5. Lennox Honychurch
    December 14, 2013

    Sounds like the presentation in Paris went very well Alwin. Congratulations and all the very best and looking forward to the revival of “Ruler”.

  6. Anthony Rivière
    December 14, 2013

    Congratulations Alwin……always a pleasure to hear of your success. You are a role model by being a perfectionist and creating art and plays that are always world class. You work is excellent measured against any standard

  7. JB
    December 14, 2013

    Hearty congratulations Alwin! Cannot think of anyone more deserving of this recognition. Keep up the good work!

  8. Francisco Telemaque
    December 14, 2013

    You’ve been at it for a very long time, I suggested years ago that a theater should be built in Dominica, and named after you; I still hope for the day when that will become reality!

    Your legacy will become part of our nations’ history.

    Francisco Etienne-Dods Telemaque

  9. opinionated
    December 13, 2013

    Congratulations Mr.Bully. I for one appreciate your work for it’s depth, originality, drama and humour. :)

  10. Love I
    December 13, 2013

    Wonderful for you and for Dominica…

  11. Alex Bruno
    December 13, 2013

    Alwin, you done know how I truly feel about you. Thanks, and keep climbing because I know that you shall pull me up as high as you climb.

    Love you bro.

    Peace

    • Just Me
      December 14, 2013

      Congratulate the man for his accomplishments, not for what you can get out of him.

  12. Joejoe
    December 13, 2013

    That is/was a wonderful production!

  13. Roger Burnett
    December 13, 2013

    Well done Alwin. I look forward to seeing the play re-staged next year.

  14. Jazz
    December 13, 2013

    So proud of you my brother. Congrats!

  15. jane messam
    December 13, 2013

    Congrats Mr Alwin. You have done DA proud – continue your great work.

  16. Lady A
    December 13, 2013

    Congratulations Alwin, you are a true blessing to Dominica and to all who come in contact with you. You deserve this honour and more. Blessings my brother.

  17. December 13, 2013

    Kudos to Dr Bully!

  18. My take
    December 13, 2013

    Alwin, it is indeed good to get your ‘flowers’ while you are still alive.

    Congratulations.Well deserved.

  19. Me too
    December 13, 2013

    Very good. Congratulations Dr. Bully!

  20. observer
    December 13, 2013

    Impressive- congrats Dr. Bully

  21. pierre astaphan
    December 13, 2013

    congrats alwin

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