The Mike James Drama Group of Linden returned to the stage on February 18 last with James’ latest play called For Better or Curse performed at Lichas Hall. This signaled the continued vibrancy of this company and loudly announced the opening of their campaign for 2023. That was welcomed, in a climate of concern for the survival of dramatic production both in and out of Georgetown. The company, who is also officially known as Mic. James Productions, is almost alone in practice out in the regions, and this rare public show at the neglected Lichas Hall in Linden was encouraging.
It has proven to be quite a rewarding study to investigate what takes place in theatre in the far-flung areas outside of the capital city in Guyana. Before COVID-19 closed the theatres in 2020, this activity was consistently carried by only two groups – Mic, James Productions and the Conquerors group in Parika, Region 3. But while this is the second production in Linden since the end of the prohibition, nothing has been heard from Parika.
