LINK Show 36 is back by popular demand with two held-over shows on Saturday and Sunday at the National Cultural Centre (NCC).
The show, which first started in November 1981 and missing a few years from then to now, just wrapped up its 36th production which was held from July 1 to July 4, 2022.
Speaking with BUZZ recently, the show’s co-producer Gem Madhoo-Nascimento said the decision to continue the show for another weekend came as many persons approached the production team noting that they were not aware the popular show had been held this year.
This was Link Show’s first staging since the COVID-19 pandemic started in early 2020.
“Quite a number of people told cast members and the Director that they didn’t know about the first run.
“It could’ve been due to the fact that Link Show doesn’t normally happen this time of the year, it’s normally in February,” the co-producer said.
“So, we decided to give it a try and come back and hopefully those who didn’t get to see it or didn’t know about it would have an opportunity to see it now,” Madhoo-Nascimento expressed.
The show’s co-producer was adamant, however, that this will be the last weekend to be entertained by vibrant cast of more than 20 well-experienced actors. Due to challenges with venue, this will be the only hold-over.
“[W]e don’t have any other dates for the Cultural Centre. So, we wouldn’t be able to repeat that… if people miss it now then that’s it,” she said.
Madhoo-Nascimento is encouraging theatregoers to ensure they secure their tickets for the satirical stage play. Tickets cost $2500 and $2000 and are available exclusively at the National Cultural Centre (NCC). Curtain goes up at 20:00 hrs.
Link Show is the longest-running show in Guyana’s contemporary theatre, attracting large audiences over the years.
Produced by the Theatre Company and GEMS Theatre Productions, Link Show is directed by veteran broadcaster and theatre buff, Ron Robinson. The show also features new faces to theatre in Guyana.
The lineup includes Mark Kazim, Mark Luke Edwards, Sean Thompson, Sean Budnah, Paul Budnah, Stephen Asif Mohamed, Lee Leung, Rovindra Persaud, Travis McKenzie, Carlvin Burnett and veteran link show actor since 1981, Andre Wiltshire.
Sonia Yarde, Simone Dowding, Sheron Cadogan Taylor, Makini Thompson, Marissa Morgan, Alicia Charles and new comer La Tisha DaSilva are also part of the star line-up.
“There has been an abundance of materials over the last two years to satirize in this upcoming production,” co-producer Madhoo-Nascimento told BUZZ.
