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Comedian, Ro’Dey Heads to Queens Hall for Weekend Long Anniversary Celebration.
Beloved Trinidadian comedian, Ro’Dey is marking a major milestone in his career with the debut of his latest production, “Love Is?”: a one-man comedy experience that promises to deliver laughter, heart, and unforgettable storytelling.
Celebrating ten years in the entertainment industry, Ro’Dey is set to take centre stage at Queen’s Hall, St Ann’s, for a weekend of shows on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd June 2025. The event features a family-friendly Kids’ Edition on Saturday 21st June at 3:00 PM, followed by the Adults Show later that evening at 8:30 PM, and a second Adults Show on Sunday 22nd June at 6:30 PM—offering something special for all ages.
“Love Is?” is a comedic exploration of the many forms of love — romantic, familial, self-love and even the hilariously complicated kind. Known for his sharp wit, impeccable timing, and wildly popular characters like Fleeky, Trevor, Miss Janice, and AhriteDeh, Ro’Dey brings these personalities to life on stage as he reflects on the ups and downs of love and relationships through the lens of Caribbean culture. Directed by award-winning icon Penelope Spencer, the show is both a celebration of Ro’Dey’s journey as well as a love letter to the fans who have supported him over the last decade.
Speaking of these upcoming performances, Ro’Dey – born Rodell Cumberbatch – shares his excitement, saying, “I’m really excited to share this show with everyone. It’s been ten years of laughs, lessons, and plenty of characters, and I’m just grateful for the love and support along the way.” Following the massive success of the showcase in the British Virgin Islands at the end of May 2025, Cumberbatch is looking forward to continuing the journey of laughter across the country. “‘Love Is?’ means a lot to me, and I can’t wait for people to come out and enjoy the experience.”
The celebratory weekend in June kicks off with the Kids’ Edition of “Love Is?”, taking place on the afternoon of Saturday 21st June at Queen’s Hall, St. Ann’s and highlighting the creativity and talent of young performers. Through dance, music, and comedy segments, children will take the stage alongside Ro’Dey to explore themes of friendship, love and kindness in a fun and engaging setting. Blending Ro’Dey’s signature humour with the energy and charm of young performers, the show offers a rare and uplifting experience where children are not simply part of the audience – they are the stars. With his natural ability to connect with younger crowds and his commitment to inspiring the next generation, Ro’Dey creates an atmosphere that is both entertaining and empowering. Designed for kids between the ages of 5 and 17 years as well as their families, the event promises a wholesome and memorable experience for the entire household. Alternatively, the Adults Only Shows, carded for the evening of the 21st and 22nd June, promise world-class comedic entertainment – in signature Ro’Dey fashion.
“Love Is?” marks an important chapter in Ro’Dey’s career, not only as a performer but as a storyteller who continues to connect with audiences across generations. Known for his ability to make people laugh while also making them think, Ro’Dey’s anniversary showcase is set to be one of his most personal and impactful productions to date. Through heartfelt humour, vibrant characters and real-life reflections, “Love Is?” invites audiences to laugh, relate and celebrate the journey of love and life- Caribbean-style.
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Squeezy Rankin’s Pivot. Artiste Goes Hard into Calypso to Change Mindsets.
From dancehall music with rough lyrical content to social commentary that aims at changing mindsets, East Trinidad native, Squeezy Rankin says he has found his true calling in Calypso music. The entertainer is on the road to the preliminary round of the Calypso Monarch Competition later this month, with a single called ‘Rat Race’ – this, one year after ‘Justice’ influenced younger audiences to take a stronger look at the Calypso genre, something that he hopes he can continue to do as his journey in music continues.
In a recent radio interview, the reigning Young King, whose real name is Anthony La Fleur, said prior to 2025, he had not done music professionally in 13 years. Jumping back into the spotlight, he said, was a bit intimidating, but the exposure last year has prepared him for 2026 and the artiste is expected to confidently claim his space in the Calypso Monarch competition this year.
As real as it gets, Squeezy Rankin- a man on the ground, has always fought for his place in the music industry locally. Now, as Calypso music embraces him even more, he says he believes he’s found his place. “I plan on releasing two songs during the year because I want to change the narrative that Calypso music is old people music,” he said, adding that his hope is that urban radio stations see the value in sharing topics of social commentary, such as ‘Justice’ and ‘Rat Race’- songs deep in meaning and valuable beyond measure, in the greater scheme of things.
Determined to change mindsets one song at a time, Squeezy Rankin says his strong suit is certainly social commentary and he will not, at any time, delve into political commentary. “I was advised by someone who is deep in politics to stay out of it and I literally listened. You know sometimes we hear people, but we aren’t listening. I thought about what he said, and it made sense. I literally listened, even though they say I don’t listen,” he said with a laugh.
‘Rat Race’ was written by Squeezy and Angelo Pantin with production by Q-Ban Production.
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Patrice Roberts: “I Love Everything I Release.”
Patrice Roberts is set to give fans a free, full LIVE show- “A Night With Patrice” complete with full band, on Thursday night. She recently spoke on the upcoming event, telling radio personalities at 961.WEFM that she’ll be giving back to fans in this way at FLAVA Village, at the Queen’s Park Savannah. Asked which of her songs are her favorite this season, she started with ‘Capital’ with Mical Teja, and followed with ‘Sweet Spot,’ but subsequently said, “I love everything I release.”
Patrice is a crowd favorite. This year, she released ‘Rock So’ – an anthem that many are singing along to. She said the song is not personal, but rather, relatable – something she appreciated when she received it.
The free event on January 22nd is described as something for all of her faithful fans. It starts at 9pm and Patrice will be backed by the A Team Band.
On Sunday, she is set to take the stage at the A Class Experience – an event hosted by the A Team Band at the Cipriani Labour College. That event will feature a number of soca stars and is expected to be a blockbuster Carnival experience for real fans of soca.
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