Sociarama: a reflection on recent theatre trends and developments

A scene from Sociarama: An Evening of Poetry, Dance, Dance-Drama and Music (Photo: Facebook/ Lloyd n De Arts Production)

The staging of a production titled Sociarama by Lloyd n De Arts Production at the Theatre Guild Playhouse at the end of January, provided a good opportunity for a review of the state of drama in contemporary Guyanese society. It allowed a reflection on the recent trends, new developments in the theatre and on the concerns that some of these have caused.

These trends have included the continued dominance of popular theatre and the consistent popularity of comedy and comic performance.