William Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” opens at NCC to cater for CSCE students

To elevate the study of Literature among secondary school students, the Ministry of Education is staging William Shakespeare’s beloved comedy “Twelfth Night” at the National Cultural Centre.
This innovative endeavour aims to inspire a deeper appreciation for literary works, and enhance students’ engagement in preparation for the upcoming Caribbean Secondary Examinations Certificate (CSEC) English Literature examination in May.
In brief remarks before it commenced, the Honourable Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand, said this initiative underscores the Ministry’s commitment to fostering cultural enrichment and academic excellence. She noted that the Ministry of Education would continue to provide students with holistic educational experiences which go beyond traditional classroom learning.
An Educator at the Ministry of Education, Mrs. Ingrid Richards-Fung, has said that by bringing these texts to life on stage, students would have the opportunity to experience literature in a dynamic and immersive way, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation for the written word. She added that there are plans to extend this initiative by incorporating other literary works from the CSEC syllabus into future theatricals.

The play debuted on Friday afternoon with scores of students from secondary schools across Regions Three, Four, Five, Six and Georgetown. It will be playing at the National Cultural Centre on April 13, 15, 16 and 17. It was produced by Gems Theatre Productions, and was directed by Ron Robinson with assistance from Derek Gomes.
The cast includes Nuriyyih Gerrard, Mark Luke-Edwards, Michael Ignatius, Derek Gomes, Paul Budnah, Latiefa Agard, Rovindra Persaud, and Tahirrih Gerrard, with support from Safira Abrahim-Williams, D’Neilko Bacchus, Keeona McKay, Kevin Kellman and newcomers Tchaiko Henry and Antoine Gonsalves.
The Ministry of Education is inviting educators and students to attend.