The Conscience of the Bahamian Stage: The Life and Legacy of James Julius Catalyn, OBE

 

James Julius Catalyn, OBE (1940–2018)

Photo: ©Eduardo Jiminez

 

The Conscience of the Bahamian Stage: The Life and Legacy of James Julius Catalyn, OBE

James Julius Catalyn, OBE (1940–2018) stands as one of the foremost architects of modern Bahamian theatre, dialect poetry, and cultural preservation. Through decades of stage revues, television broadcasts, and literary works, he championed the legitimacy of the Bahamian vernacular—which he famously termed "Bahamianese"—and challenged his fellow citizens to examine their social habits, politics, and identity through the mirror of satire.

National Art Gallery of The Bahamas - Upcoming

 

National Art Gallery of The Bahamas

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Shakespeare in Paradise 2026 Box Office Opens

Shakespeare in Paradise 2026 Box Office Opens

 

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Announcing Shakespeare in Paradise 2026!

Five Shows over Three Weeks!  Read more>>

Freeport Players Guild presents Body Count

 A Night of Twists & Turns - See Body Count live

 

 Step into an unforgettable theatrical experience
with Body Count, live at the Regency Theatre!

May 21-23 – 8PM | May 24 – 4PM

$30 Opening Night Only
$35 | General Admission

Purchase Tickets at:

Seventeen Shop or Purchase online

Honourable Member is Finally Here!

 

 

 

Premiere screening of “Honourable Member” by Ian Strachan at The Atlantis Theatre April 11th at 7:30pm

 

Ian Strachan brings an adaptation of his hilarious hit play, Honourable Member, to the big screen. The film is an unforgettable portrait of a Caribbean Prime Minister, Winston “Fergie” Ferguson, played by the incomparable Dion Johnson. Fergie is a master communicator and a wily veteran when it comes to besting his rivals. Honourable Member boasts a stellar cast, featuring many of the finest actors in The Bahamas.

 

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March 21 2026: Short Tales 2023 Book Launch

 

Join us at 6:30 in the refurbished foyer of the Winston V. Saunders theatre for the launch of Short Tales 2023, the fifth anthology of Short Tales!

Books will be on sale for $20. Some of the authors will be on hand to sign!
    
Then join us in the Winston V. Saunders Theatre at 8 PM for the second and final public performance of Ian Strachan’s Gun Boys Rhapsody, revived for a new generation, and part of the UNESCO International Fund for Cultural Diversity project, Professionalizing the Theatre Industry in The Bahamas!

 

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Dare to Experience The Woman in Black?

 

The Woman in Black

This chilling stage production is coming to Regency Theatre in Grand Bahama and you do not want to miss it!

The Woman in Black is a haunting ghost story filled with suspense, mystery, and spine-tingling moments. Follow Arthur Kipps as he recounts a terrifying tale from his past, one that refuses to stay buried. 

March 13 & 14 – 8PM | March 15 – 4PM

Regency Theatre

Grand, Bahamas 

 

 $35 | General Admission

 Box Office: Degregory Fine Goods

(Lucaya Shopping  Plaza)

 

or 

 

GET TICKETS ONLINE

 

Support our Student Matinees of Gun Boys Rhapsody!

 

The Dundas Centre for the Performing Arts and Ceiba Arts with the support of the UNESCO International Fund for Cultural Diversity will offer special performances of Gun Boys Rhapsody specifically for school audiences from March 11th - 20th 2026.

 

The Runner Stumbles OPENS TONIGHT PAB Black Box Theatre Call NOW to book! THE RUNNER STUMBLES by Milan Stitt Directed by Anthony Delaney Assisted by Tyrecho (Ty B) Bonaby Dress rehearsal photographs by Nicolette Bethel

For Colored Girls - A Powerful Stage Experience You Don’t Want to Miss

 

For Colored Girls

 

For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf
An emotionally charged story about love, heartbreak, healing, and strength.

 

Jan 30 & 31 – 8PM | Feb 1 – 4PM

 $30 | 18+

 Regency Theatre, Grand Bahama

 

 Tickets available online

 

 Or purchase in person at Baha Gala (Rayvin Mall) & DeGregory Fine Foods (Seahorse Plaza)

 

 This powerful stage production is coming
to Regency Theatre in Grand Bahama and you do not want to miss it!

Auditions

 

Auditions for Ian Strachan's

GUN BOYS RHAPSODY

 

Boys 10-13

Men 16-25

Women 16-30

 

Thursday, January 8th, 2026

6-8pm 

 

Dundas Centre, Mackey St. Nassau 

Dundas-UNESCO Summer Theatre Intensive!

 

 

Courtesy of the UNESCO International Fund for Cultural Diversity
 

 2025 Summer Theatre Intensive

June 16-August 2, 2025

Professionalizing the Theatre Industry in The Bahamas

 

 

Sign up now!

 

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Dundas Dollar Day

 

The Dundas is under renovation!!

 

The Dundas Centre for the Performing Arts

 

 Help keep it going!
Support our Dollar Day!!

 

 We’re on our way!!

 

Visit: https://www.dundascentre.org

Visit: https://www.facebook.com/thedundas

The Night Before

 

 The Night Before

Lies, Deception, Manipulation and perhaps......... MURDER

Don’t miss the NEW DATES for “The Night Before” by S.L. Sheppard

at the Regency Theatre - May 30th and 31st.

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✨🎄 Grand Bahama, Hop on the Jitney Express! 🎄✨

 🎄✨ A Magical Christmas Experience at The Regency Theater

December 14th & 15th! 🎭✨

 

Don’t miss out on the Holiday Magic

Grab your tickets now! 🎟️

Available at Imagine Graphics and Seventeen Shop
($20 Students; $25 Teachers; $30 Adults),

or online at The Jitney Express Tickets.

PLUS—capture the festive cheer in our exclusive holiday photo booth in the lobby! 🎅🏾📸

Let’s make this Christmas unforgettable!