THE EDITOR, Sir:ON FRIDAY, the 30th of January 2004 the Brotherhood of St. Andrew (Anglican) enjoyed a most memorable night at the Pantomime given to us as a benefit towards our several projects.
Aside from the evening being one of great enjoyment and real fulfilment, we wish to comment on the artistic brilliance of the full creation of the show, which opened at a blistering pace with a shipwreck scene that had the full house in suspense.
Anyone with even a limited ability to appreciate the Performing Arts and Folk Theatre in particular could not help feeling extremely proud of the actors, producers and directors of this gala show.
In order to fully grasp the story line one may need to see it more than once but even at first you can't help getting the feeling that Jamaican theatre has not only come of age but has surpassed some productions seen in the developed world.
At a time when violence seems to be a major production in some communities, I urge MPs, Councillors and other community leaders to organise and take those who are exposed only to the monoculture of the dance hall to see something fresh, enlightening and uplifting.
We the Brethren and our wives gathered from as far as Westmoreland in the West and Portland and St. Thomas in the East for what proved to be a night of good choreography, harmony and lighting but above all a most satisfying show.
I am, etc.,
OSWALD SEYMOUR
Kingston 19
