‘Who laff last’ –New comedy promises ‘quite a treat’

THEY say that satire was sent to pierce the public’s conscience, and challenge decision makers by encouraging moral or political reflection through the use of critical humour. For this reason, satirical comedies have for years enjoyed a massive following from the local Guyanese theatre goers.
And, come February 24-27, Guyana will receive quite a treat in the form of ‘Who Laff Last’.
Directed by Ron Robinson, ‘Who Laff Last’ will be an annual production providing a satirical review on Guyanese current events and social situations.
Robinson, in an interview with The Buzz, said that the show promises to be a hit, and that his team, which includes Production Manager, Lloyda Nicholas-Garrett, is working to ensure that Guyanese are thoroughly entertained.
“Lots of people come back home for Mashramani, so the show will ensure that they have a good laugh before they go back,” Ron said.
“It will be all about Guyanese situations, personalities and issues; and Guyanese will certainly be entertained by the content.”
Ron said that the last year has been rich with material worthy of satirical focus, such as the Pope London videos, the Parking Meter debacle, the Budget Debates and other topics.

ALL IN GOOD FUN
But, most of all, while the show will hit some tough spots, Ron admits that it is all intended for good fun.
Having been involved with the Link Show for over 30 years, Ron holds wealthy experience in making light humour of heavy topics.
“I am always very careful to make sure that we don’t disrespect anyone, whether it’s the President or the Opposition Leader. But if they have done something publicly that we can satirise it, so they shouldn’t get annoyed, because it is something they have done,” he said.
Production Manager, Lloyda Nicholas maintains that the show will not make any political statement, or target any particular person or view.
“People use comedy to laugh at people they don’t agree with, and, in a sense, it may be considered criticism.
“But this show is not about that; it will be making fun of things that have a serious tone, but you just have to laugh at it,” she said.
The show will, instead, seek to marry social commentary with political satire. And, she is certain that it will be successful, because it is a genre that has been missing from the public fore for some time.
SORELY MISSING
“I believe that satirical comedy is sorely missing. You do see the desire for satirical comedy, because when you look at social media, people are making jokes about serious events that affect their everyday life,” she said.
With the prominence of social media and the Internet, she said that people now also have greater access to satire in new forms, such as memes, but that theatre remains the birthplace of the genre.
“It is about storytelling; and that is something that will never grow old,” she said.
‘Who Laff Last’ seeks to be a “modern, fast- moving and unapologetically honest show that makes fun of every and anything”, and with a “crème de la crème” line-up of actors, the likes of Michael Ignatius, Sonia Yarde, Marke Luke Edwards, Nathaya Whaul, and the well-loved Henry Rodney who has returned from the United States following medical treatment.

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