Dahlia Harris opens hilarious comedy revue this summer
Award-winning writer/producer Dahlia Harris puts a slice of life on full display in her newest offering, Jamaica Land We Love.
Traffic amnesty, constitutional reform, Gordon House fracas, Jamaica 61, and more, the show brings the ever-colourful, ever-happening nation to the stage featuring important events that have happened in recent times.
In addition to numerous skits, the revue contains songs, dances, and poems in a variety of performance forms for all ages.
Harris promises not just laughter but that audiences will leave with a renewed Jamaican spirit.
“The show will give audiences an opportunity to reflect on some of our most contentious and difficult moments in a way that allows us to ‘tek kin teet kibba heart bun’. We want them to come away from the experience with a bellyful of laughter, but also a re-energised sense of patriotism for our island home,” she said.
Harris brings her reputation as a versatile storyteller, presenting currents affairs, politics, and straight-from-the-headlines events.
Directed by Akeem Mignott, the show has an all-star cast, including stage and screen actors Everaldo Creary, Maylynne Lowe, Kadeem Wilson, and Junior Williams.
Harris, who rounds out the cast of five, said the show’s strength is definitely its cast and production teams.
“The beauty of a revue is to see diverse characters come to life. The cast was specially selected based on their experience in revues and their capacity to capture the nuances of each character. What audiences get as a result is an amazing collage of Jamaicans they know and love,” she said.
The production team includes award-winning choreographer Kevin Moore, musical director Leighton Jones, with composer/arranger Jon Williams.