This weekend Theatre Lovers have one more chance to see the story of Raglan Riviere novel Rum Punch and Prejudice as it unfolds at the Arawak House of Culture.
Rum Punch and Prejudice, the latest production of the New Dimension Theatre is an exciting and fascinating story, adapted and directed for stage by the group’s artistic Director Steve Hyacinth.
Based on the numerous requests and by popular demand for a repeat performance, the group has decided to stage the play for one night only on Saturday16th June at the Arawak House of Culture for its many fans and friends who missed the opening performances in May.
Rum Punch and Prejudice is about a white Dominican who spends most of his life in England because as a child he was exposed to a forbidden relationship between his father and a black maid after the death of his mother.
He could not forgive his father – the white owner of a large estate and so spent most of his life in England. While in England, he receives an offer for him to return to Dominica to manage a large estate in place of his dying uncle. What follows is an absorbing, intriguing and gripping story which no one should miss.
The play features sixteen talented and experienced Dominicans actors and actresses including Donille Blackmoore, Jerry Coipel, Giselle Hyacinth, Monelle Alexis, Joseph Fado, J. Gremier, Norma Payne St. John, Harry Seally and John Liverpool.
Rum Punch and Prejudice will be on at the Arawak House of Culture on Saturday 16th June for one night only at 8:00 pm sharp.
Hi I went to the Arawak with the notion that the play had flaws so I went to the theatre as usual waiting to be disappointed by what I pay my big money for. But low and behold what I was told was no where in the play. The play was one of class and professionlism, the acting was excellent, the Director had done a great job is presenting this play.
I think we Dominicans think that if certain people eh do things if someone else does it it not good, we must stop that, give praise where praise is due. This individual relly mislead me I think it was jealousy or the person wanted to laugh and get no message or story line.
All scenes in the play was great and well executed by the cast and crew my girl for the night was the English daughter played by the little hyacinth daughter, she was exceptional, Donille as usual, Fadoul and the others were great. Great production.
I noticed after the show Alwyns went to commend the group, that was very nice.
Bodie the upstairs and downstairs building was creative and usual for Dominica, and the Make up was okay. Good work.
we must learn to commend our brothers and sisters and do not pull them down – if the play was good say it. I think the play is the the top five of the NDT best. Good work Steve
We have to give the Director of NDT the thumbs up. This man took Raglans Novel and created a movie he said a stage play but this piece of work was out of this world – the play went beyond two hours but your were not board. It was educational, entertaining and had a story line. Some of us accept mediocrity and call it play because it had jokes,laughter and no message.
Rumpunch and Prejudice was a heat. Great performance man. Anyman who can take a Novel and bring it to life like that is a genius and should be commended and supported. We should try to assist in the group being this play to other Islands and places in DA
Great work.
I think this was a well put togther cast of Dominicans. This play is one that should be shown around the Island. Its part of our History. Prejudice is part of our culture and some people have not changed this culture- they still continue to live in that type of ignorance.
Great play
I am here on vacation, saw the play on Saturday nigh and I was amazed at the quality of acting. We have great people in this country. We need to support these groups. I wish I coud take the group to England with me to perform this play. I purchased a copy of the Novel. Congratulations Director and Cast
Great performance by the New Dimension. This is the type of plays we need. Professional directing and acting. One love.
i miss these kind of performance I really do.
What a Masterpiece the group must be commended for this great performance. This is the best I have seen – this was like a movie from beginning to end. Commendation to Steve and the cast great job. I love the make-up first for Dominica I believe. Why is Government not sending this group overseas to represent DA they would make better representation from what I have seen.
will this be staged anytime soon on the north
congrats Raglan happy your novel made it so far i read the book and was very impressed Maybe a movie next? keep on writing we are awaiting more from you
Thank you, Ideal. The sky is the limit, as they say. We are fortunate to have a dedicated New Dimension Theatre in Dominica. They need our enthusiastic support.
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Fantastic production! It is a MUST SEE. Folks, please go out and support this play. You will not be deceived!
Amen you said it right. I was not deceived. Grea play
This is the best play I have seen
Hi J. Grimmner, good to see you on stage again. Professional actor. Great play by the group. I think the Director really put his all in ensuring that this play was a success and well directed. Thumbs up to all the actors and actresses especially the English ones
Well done NDT. Great performance. People left the theatre amazed at the professional acting. People were even talking and congratulating the group as they left Arawak
I loved Sandra, Betty, Faddoul and Mable. The others were great too.
People go and see this play for yourself. I Saw a play or movie from hollywood. The set was out of this world, the English actors never lost their acsent. This was the best I have seen, it was well directed and I can tell you people left the theatre, educated and entertained. Bravo NDT. Keep it up. We have our own Steven Spielburg in DA