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“Staging Les Mis: A Long Journey” at Queen’s Hall (Guardian Article)

Newspaper: Sunday Guardian Date Published: Sunday 6th July, 2014 Writer: Janine Charles-Farray The preparation for the Marionettes Chorale’s staging of Les Misérables has been a long time in coming. It was a personal mission for dramatic director and assistant artistic director Caroline Taylor, who will be working along with the...

‘A Presentation of Fantasy’ at Queen’s Hall (Express Article)

Newspaper: Express Date Published: Wednesday 4th June, 2014 The Love Movement’s 2014 Presentation “Love Notes” opening at the Queen’s Hall, St Ann’s, on June 8, promises to be its most exciting, entertaining, exhilarating and soul stirring production in its 42-year history. In the first half of the programme “Love Notes”...

‘Die Fledermaus’ delights (Newsday Review)

Newspaper: Newsday Date Published: Saturday 17th May, 2014 I wasn’t looking forward to a local production of Johann Strauss’s Die Fledermaus. I have a CD of that comic operetta recorded on New Year’s Eve at Convent Garden with Kiri Te Kenawa as Rosalinde, Benjamin Luxor as Dr Falke and Placido...

“Die Fledermaus to Take Stage at Queen’s Hall’ (Guardian Article)

Newspaper –  Guardian Date Published -April 30th , 2014 In May, Strauss’ most popular operetta, Die Fledermaus, will be transported onto the Queen’s Hall stage, from its original Viennese setting to post-Independence Trinidad next week. The operatic farce, hosted by the Classical Music Development Foundation of Trinidad & Tobago (CMDFTT)...

“Changing the Perception of Dance’ (Guardian Article)

Newspaper – Sunday Guardian Date Published -April 13th , 2014 Writer – Janine Charles-Farray Despite being one of the best known dance organisations in the Caribbean, with international collaborations, a record number of students accepted into top dance schools and dance companies across the globe, and 18+ years of successful...

“Archbishop’ for Queen’s Hall April 11” (Newsday Article)

Newspaper – Newsday Date Published -Mar 21st , 2014 In Ralph Maraj’s Archbishop and the Prime Minister, coming to Queen’s Hall on April 11 and 12 at 8pm, the religious leader, driven by his inner spirit, steps out of his crease and hits out, saying : “This country lacks depth,...

“Choir to Host Big Concert at Queen’s Hall (Express Article)

Newspaper – Express Date Published -Mar 24th , 2014   Tickets are out for the St Joseph’s Convent, Port of Spain, choir concert, “We Sing In Riga”! Earlier this year, the school held a news conference to announce the choir’s participation in the World Choir Games 2014, in Riga, Latvia....

“Children Enjoy Magical Day at the ‘Circus'” at Queen’s Hall (Express Review)

Newspaper – Express Date Published -Mar 21st, 2014 Writer – Bella Rouge Children from all ages bundled into Queen’s Hall, St Ann’s recently for a magical day at the circus. From as early as 9.30 a.m., managing director Carvalho Productions, Fareid Carvalho opened the doors to his marvellous world of...

Theatre Icon Margaret Walcott Has Died (Daily Express)

Newspaper –  Daily Express Date Published – Mar 7th, 2014 Writer – Kim Boodram THE Facebook page of former Queen’s Hall chairman of the board, Margaret Walcott, who died on Ash Wednesday, was yesterday filled with notes of thanks and love from those close to her and those whom she...