Shades of Guyanese theatre and dance

A scene from ‘Nothing to Laugh About 8’

It is always of infinite interest to take a close look at trends in theatre in Guyana while casting a glance across the Caribbean to see how they measure up. The most recent stimuli for another analysis of these trends and developments have been the performances in Guyana of ‘50 Shades of Dance’ by the Classique Dance Company and ‘Nothing to Laugh About 8’.

These are very popular box office successes which now command serious attention because of their immense popularity, appeal and the place they have claimed in the local theatre.

Both have made significant advancements and can demand the acknowledgement of some achievement