THE Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GT&T) and Ansa Mcal Ltd on Friday handed over their sponsorship cheques of $500, 000 each to the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport (MCYS) for production of the famous William Shakespeare’s play “Hamlet.”

“Hamlet,” will be performed by professional actors from the Globe Theatre of London.

The actors are currently on a world tour which began on April 23, 2014 in honour of the great William Shakespeare’s birthday.
Guyana will have the experience of a lifetime when they witness first- class performances from these well trained actors which will be held on October 24, 2014.
According to Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Dr. Frank Anthony, his Ministry is very pleased to host it because after many years Guyanese will finally have the

chance to witness a classic play such as this.
Dr Anthony noted that the play will be beneficial to school children, because Hamlet is on the Caribbean Examination Council’s (CXC)’s Syllabus,
So therefore students now have an opportunity to view the play so they could get a better understanding of what the play is about.
Anthony stated that he is urging not only students but also other members of the public to come out and view this spectacular display.
Coordinator of this programme, Al Creighton said he is very thankful for these generous donations from these companies.
He also noted that the cost for carrying out a play of this caliber is very cost effective, but due to the generous donations he assures the public that the show will be a great success.
Mr. Creighton also took some time to thank Guyenterprise for donating towards the event and also assisting the MCYS in looking for sponsorship.
Speaking with the Chronicle, Public Relations officer (PRO) for GT&T, Allison Parker, stated that GT&T is indeed pleased to collaborate with the MCYS to make the show a possibility.
She also noted that GT&T has a track record of donating to programmes of these sorts, and they intend to provide continuous support towards any such programmes.
A representative of Ansa Mcal also took the time to note how proud and please her company is to participate in such a wonderful event as this.
She further stated that she encourages Guyanese to come out see this play for themselves, because she assures them that it will be a once in a lifetime chance to witness something of this calibre.
A release from members of the Globe Theatre stated that, the production is a young, fresh version of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy of deferred revenge that teases out its latent streak of gallows and humour.
They also noted that it celebrates the exuberance and invention of its language, and just 12 actors will perform over two dozen parts on a stripped-down wooden stage in a comparatively brisk two hours and forty minutes.

(By Navendra Seoraj)

William Shakespare (Graphics: William)
Hamlet (Graphics: hamlet)