West Indian themed Pantomime: Carib
Gold - set in British Guiana
1961
The Little
Theatre opens its doors September 20, at 4 Tom
Redcam Drive, Kingston 10
1962
Imported Pantomime:Finian's
Rainbow
- story of the Irish emigrant's experience Banana
Boy is re-staged for Jamaica's Independence celebrations
in August
1963
Debut of Queenie's
Daughter the only pantomime to be revived 2 times - (1966&1973)
Pirate Princess
is performed in London by an English company
1990
Fifty
Fifty celebrates the fiftieth anniversary of
the Pantomime. It features many songs from past Pantomimes.
The Pantomime Company performs it in Florida, New York and Toronto
1991
Man
Deh Yah is seen in Florida and New York and is
re-mounted as part of the CARIFESTA celebrations in Trinidad
1992
Reggae
Son travels to New York and Miami; as does Anansi
Come Back in 1993. The first time Anansi is spelt
African style, a decision by author Barbara Gloudon
25th Anniversary
of Ranny
William's passing commemorated by the LTM
2006
July 26
Hon.
Louise Bennett Coverley - "Miss Lou",
dies in Toronto. August 6 body lies in state at National Arena.
August 8 - official funeral Coke Methodist Church, interment at
National Heroes Park. She is laid to rest beside her husband Eric
"Chalk-Talk" Coverley. Pantomime Company pays tribute
in song during service.
2007
Co-founder of the
LTM Henry Fowler
dies in England.