Word of mouth (September/October 2016) By Philip Sander, Nazma Muller and Nixon Nelson | Issue 141 (September/October 2016) Caribbean writers star at the Brooklyn Book Festival, a new musical work remembers the Guyanese poet Martin Carter, and Trinidadians anticipate the sweet treats of Divali
Barbadian Shakirah Bourne — living the Dream By Nailah Folami Imoja | Issue 139 (May/June 2016) Barbadian Shakirah Bourne became a filmmaker by accident — and learned her craft the hard way, through “guerilla-style” productions with minimal resources. Then a “dream” project came along: the chance to adapt and direct Shakespeare’s play A Midsummer Night’s Dream in a Bajan setting. Nailah Folami Imoja tells the story of how A Caribbean Dream came true
Word of mouth (September/October 2015) By Sonia Farmer and Nixon Nelson | Issue 135 (September/October 2015) The hit Broadway musical Hamilton links Caribbean and American history, and the Shakespeare in Paradise theatre festival reimagines Bahamian stories for the stage
St. Lucia’s Joseph Marcell: “Some say it’s luck” By Joshua Surtees | Issue 130 (November/December 2014) St Lucia-born actor Joseph Marcell on his path to the stage, his celebrated role on a hit US sitcom, and the value of both “grace” and “rivalry” for performing artists — as told to Joshua Surtees
Word of mouth (November/ December 2013) By Various Contributors | Issue 124 (November/December 2013) Discover Trinidad’s Divali Nagar, Miami’s international art fair, and Jamaica’s annual pantomime
Nicolette Bethel: “In the theatre, you never know what’s gonna happen” By Nicholas Laughlin | Issue 123 (September/October 2013) Bahamian playwright Nicolette Bethel, co-founder of the Shakespeare in Paradise theatre festival, on the unpredictable thrill of live performance
Heather Headley: a star with her feet on the ground By Caroline Taylor | Issue 115 (May/June 2012) The Tony & Grammy award winning Trinidad-born star is preparing for the West End debut of 'The Bodyguard'. Caroline Taylor asked her what was next
Taking flight: Bird of Night By Caroline Taylor | News & Online Exclusives Caroline Taylor on the premiere of Dominique Le Gendre’s Bird of Night at the Royal Opera House in London
Errol Jones: a gentleman and a player By Judy Raymond | Issue 106 (November/December 2010) A founder member of Derek Walcott’s Trinidad Theatre Workshop, Errol Jones was often called the region’s finest actor. Judy Raymond marks his passing
Beryl McBurnie: the flowering of La Belle Rosette By Ray Funk | Issue 94 (November/December 2008) Ray Funk traces Trinidadian dancer Beryl McBurnie’s stellar career in 1940s New York
They call her Noble — Trinidad’s Noble Douglas By Judy Raymond | Issue 91 (May/June 2008) Trinidadian dancer Noble Douglas trained with the best and in turn has trained the best
Lorraine Toussaint: ‘acting has always been like breathing’ By Caroline Taylor | Issue 91 (May/June 2008) Trinidad-born, US-based actress Lorraine Toussaint opens up to Caroline Taylor about her illustrious career on stage and screen
Staceyann Chin: “I have walked long hard roads to get here” By Caroline Taylor | Issue 90 (March/April 2008) Jamaican poet Staceyann Chin tells Caroline Taylor about her harrowing journey to fame
Michael Cherrie blossoms By Caroline Taylor | Issue 85 (May/June 2007) He’s been dubbed “the Black Brando” and, writes Caroline Taylor, Michael Cherrie’s future as an actor seems assured
Trinidad’s Caroline Taylor: packing light By Caribbean Beat | Issue 84 (March/April 2007) In Pack Light, Trinidadian performer Caroline Taylor discovers herself
Dominique Le Gendre: musical tales By Tracy Assing | Issue 80 (July/August 2006) Trinidadian composer Dominique Le Gendre’s chamber suite Tales of the Islands comes home
