Rundown’s comic recipe returns to the stage
(CNS): After a self-imposed quarantine in 2020 due to a global pandemic, organisers have said that Rundown has returned in 2021 to spread laughter, not COVID. Produced by the Cayman National Cultural Foundation (CNCF), the show is back for its 28th season with a mix of comedy, satire and songs about life in Cayman. Originally created by Dave Martins three decades ago, the PG rated show is expected to include many familiar faces, as well as some newcomers. “Rundown has always been a cathartic experience for both the playwright and the audience member who engages in the theatre experience,” said Henry Muttoo, CNCF Artistic Director and the man behind the recent incantation of the irreverent comic caper.
“The show loosely reflects on some of what has taken place in our country over the past year, processing it through the lens of humour. For almost 30 years this show has held up a mirror to our collective faces and made us laugh at ourselves and celebrate the quirky bits of our society and the larger-than-life characters in our community. Never pointing fingers, we aim to lift the audience members’ spirits and, perhaps, help them recognise the unique aspects of
our culture,” Muttoo added.
The director said that actor and writer Matt Brown has also been involved in creating the script, as well as one of Cayman’s youngest but funniest comedians, Jevaughnie “Jevy” Ebanks, who is once again bringing his diverse comic talents to the stage.
The show will take place at the Harquail Theatre over two weekends in March. The opening night is Thursday, 18 March.
Shows start at 8pm except for Sundays when the show starts at 6pm.
Tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for children 16 and under and seniors 65+ (ID required). They can be purchased online at eventpro.ky or at Funky Tangs, Fosters Camana Bay, Healthcare Pharmacy, Grand Harbour and the CNCF Office.
To reserve tickets, or for more information on Rundown, email cncf@artscayman.org, call 949-5477 or check out the CNCF’s official Facebook page @caymanculture.
Category: Art & Entertainment, Local News
Very funny but you have to have a sense of humor to enjoy it and it also helps if you are Caymanian and in the know.
No shortage of material this year…much of more sad than funny, unfortunately.
You need a sense of humour to appreciate humour.
Two “key management personnel” (Mr and Mrs) have combined incomes of $355,000_
So the least they can do is organize an occasional event.
Talking government waste.
The artistic side is well managed, kudos to Henry Muttoo. Not so much for the administrative side….
if post at 5:55 is on point, maybe more money to admin and him and his wife take a pay cut and wouldn’t that make an interesting skit. Muttoo and how wife with their buckets of money and showing what little they have to do. Each one then could be making more than a principal
The salaries of CNCF published by govt.
Agree disgusting that they each make more than most professionals that daily face liability for their actions.
I don’t want to be too negative, but I honestly think a bout of COVID 19 would be preferable to paying to see this.
If I hadn’t been informed it was supposed to be funny, I wouldn’t have guessed.
You are too negative 🙂
A bit much.
I’d say Zika virus. It’s too soon for COVID jokes.
Who yanked your chain?