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Oliver Samuels archiveJamaica's King of Comedy.

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Oliver Samuels

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Author: Dennis Titus

Archive listings for Oliver Samuels

Work type: Play.

Guilty with Explanation - T931463511

23 Jul 22Albert Hall, Nottingham :: V608155406
listing details L0192626066

Crazy But True - T2073491144

Since Oliver came to the fore in the seventies with the hit TV series "Oliver at large" he has given decades of laughter to generation of fans all over the world in what has been an illustrious career Oliver continues to produce and stars in top Quality plays over the years and recently with his own productions such as "Who A Di Don", "Frenemy", this latest production is no exception. "Crazy but true" has taken the world by storm with sold out performances Canada, America and the Caribbean. The production is now set to thrill the English fans and it his fitting that the United Kingdom will show their appreciate to crown and celebrate many years in theatre with the great legend the King of Comedy. Oliver Samuels plays "Malvo" a mentally challenged gardener of this well to do family. He tries to manoeuvre his challenges while being ‘medicated' by the lady of the house Maxine (Lakeisha Ellison) who has ulterior motives for marrying her wealthy husband Greg (Volier Johnson). As she carries out her devious plans, she manipulates everyone including her husband's driver (Dennis Titus). She vows to get her prize to live like a modern-day princess, by any means necessary. Despite setbacks by her strain relationship with her stepdaughter, Amelia (Melessa Vassell) and the challenges of pulling the mental strings of Malvo The audience will keep guessing, gasping and laughing at every turn as the story unfolds and secrets are uncovered. Crazy but True is a must see a true story, for the entire family which leaves the audience wondering ‘Can money buy sanity'?Performer Lakeisha Ellison. Performer Dennis Titus. Performer Volier Maffy Johnson. Performer Melessa Vassell.
17 Oct 21Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham :: V140
listing details L956972355
16 Oct 21Hackney Empire, Outer London :: V309
listing details L666457737

56 East Avenue - T01039124701

The story of life in a 'tenament yaad', it details the chronicles of a landlord trying to collect rent from delinquent tenants while at the same time creating a comfortable living space for the others. What is taking place down at 56 East Avenue?Performer Volier 'Maffy' Johnson. Performer Audrey Reid. Performer Dennis Titus. Performer Lakeisha Ellison..
2 Jun 19Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham :: V140
listing details L0866493718

Guilt Trip - T174301259

Guilt Trip is a comedy drama which examines the life of a woman who out of fear did something many years ago which continuously haunts her and impacts on the lives of all those associated with her. The play is packed with humours insight and relevance for today. Guilt Trip reminds you that knowledge of your past can turn out to be cruel, but it can also be a powerful and invigorating force.Performer Dennis Titus. Performer Ruth Ho Shing. Author Basil Dawkins. Director Douglas Prout. Director Toni-Kay Dawkins..
6 Nov 16Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham :: V140
listing details L01822684750

Oliver Samuels celebrates his 65th with Dollyhouse - T01714730047

The play, Dollyhouse, is a wonderful mix of Jamaica's favourite topics - sex, politics, power and betrayal, all coming together to create a hilarious comedy with the belly-cramping humour that only Oliver Samuels can produce. It is well documented that Who A Di Don is funny. When asked how Dollyhouse measures up, Oliver Samuels responded with a a smirk, saying "Unnu jus ain't seen nutten yet." What does Jamaica's King of Comedy do when it is time to celebrate his 65th year on Earth? He assembles the most powerful cast available in the Caribbean theatre today and creates another blockbuster.Performer Ruth Ho Shing. Performer Dennis Titus.
26 Oct 14Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham :: V140
listing details L0706899264

Other listings

4 Nov 02Leeds Playhouse (formerly West Yorkshire Playhouse), Leeds :: V977
listing details L01521077949
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