The Link Show is all set for the National Cultural Centre from August 7-10.
Dubbed “The After Elections Link Show” special edition, the proficient team of Producer Gem Mahdoo and Director Ron Robinson, have decided that they just can’t let the golden opportunity to satirise the just concluded General and Regional Elections slip by them.
As a result, they summoned their script writers, production and stage managers and a cast of seasoned and professional actors to stage what is anticipated to be the Link of all Links.
Since the establishment of the Link Show in 1981 by the Theatre Company, Guyanese theatre goers have looked forward to their yearly dose of the lampooning of politicians and other key public figures. They can rest assured that no one will be left out this time round. The timing is also perfect as it coincides with the emancipation celebrations when many Guyanese and tourist alike will be vacationing and the children are home from school.
In the recent past, the producers have been working with young and upcoming dramatists who have all benefited from the vast experience of esteemed Director Ron Robinson.
Local actors Mark Kassim, Sean Thompson, Mark Luke Edwards, Randolph Critchlow and Lloyda Nicholas-Garrett are just a few of the beneficiaries. They will be joined by the seasoned Henry Rodney, Michael Ignatius, Simone Dowding, Sheron Taylor, Kirk “Chow Pow” Jardine, Collette Jones-Chin, Kijana Lewis, Paul Budnah, Max Masiah and new comers Chris Gopaul, Shevon Henry, Stephen Mohamed, Leon Cummings and Simone Persaud to make up the cast of this special edition Link Show.
Tickets cost $2500, $2000 and $1500 and are available at the National Cultural Centre; Ashmins Trading, High Street, Georgetown; Nigel’s Supermarket, Robb Street; and Kester D Gospel Centre.