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10/08/2014

"Southern trees bear strange fruit,
Blood on the leaves, and blood at the root,
Black bodies swinging in the southern breeze,
Strange fruit hanging from the poplar trees."
- from Billie Holiday's Strange Fruit

A sad, reflective story - Anansi and the strange fruit - was published by our playwright, Keiran King, in the Gleaner on Independence Day.

Did it touch you? It sure touched us.

A few hours after that Anansi came to another clearing, this time with a big mahogany tree, and hanging from the tree was another strange fruit.�

05/04/2014

Keiran King's Last Call, Mr & Mrs Blacke and Taboo have been added to the National Library of Jamaica's collection of plays, along with plays from Aston Cooke and Amba Chevannes.

05/04/2014

Keiran donated 3 plays to the National Library of Jamaica on World Theatre Day!

"We appreciate your support in assisting us in our efforts to build a comprehensive national collection which will be of great benefit to present and future generations of researchers."

said Valerie Francis of the National Library

02/10/2013

Remember that fight scene in Taboo? Our director, Eugene Williams, ensured it was choreographed where none of the actors got hurt. It's pretty intense and intricate.

Here's a look at what goes into staging a good fight scene.

Fight Director Kate Waters works with the cast of Othello to create the fight sequence in Othello.

26/09/2013

The success of an artist is similar to that of any consumer driven product or market. Their clients determine their fate. If you love an artist, their message, their method, or their product, buy it. That's your full measure of support.

16/09/2013

Behind the scenes of Taboo, Backstory's 2013 play that closed in August

16/09/2013

On stage during the performances of Taboo July to August 2013

02/09/2013

When the show is over, the work of striking the set begins. The colourful stage of is returned to its original state until next time.

26/08/2013

The last season prize winner at the final show tonight. Congrats to all the winners & thanks for the support.

26/08/2013

Thank you for seeing !

25/08/2013

1 HOUR until the FINAL SHOW!

25/08/2013

Calm before the storm
See drama tonight at 6pm. FINAL SHOW