Danse Macabre​ (2026)

Written and Directed by Rhoma Spencer
A Carnival Drama with Ancestral Veneration Vibes​

What happens when a Queer Trini Canadian Carnival Costume Designer whose creative impulse and commitment to producing a band of historical and cultural importance leads to an invocation and recuperation of key historical events of the Black diaspora.

July 3-12.  Tarragon Mainspace Theatre

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A Highly Anticipated Production

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'The potential to be an international success for all the right reasons. A play that will make Canadian Theatre Proud'
​- Erika Batdorf

'Danse Macabre is a culturally important piece and needs to be shared with a wider audience'
​- Anita Selva

'You are, quite simply, a genius! This play had so many unexpected layers and parallels'
​-Tracey Ramsubagh Mannette.

Cast and Crew

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Producer - Sashoya Simpson
Playwright/Director - Rhoma Spencer 
Stage Manager - Laura Baxter
Movement - Stephen D Hankey
Scenic, Lighting and Projections Design - Trevor Schwellnus
Costume Design - Candice Dixon​

Starring
King Cosmos
Uche Ama
Keira Marie Forde
​Shelby Mwambu
Thomas Fournier
Theresa Gomes

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Nyam Comedy on March 14 is a Fundraiser to stage Danse Macabre- A Carnival Drama with ancestral veneration vibes. Written and Directed by Rhoma Spencer at this summer's Toronto Fringe Festival. 
The Fun(d)raiser will feature Crystal Ferrier (CTV's Roast Battle), enoje Ozjam (Bish Funny Comedy), Rhoma Spencer (Host) and Musical Guest, Reigning Canadian Calypso Monarch, Bill Newman (The Crooner). Music b y DJ Mon-T-Hama. There will be a live auction, raffle and general fun(d)raising. ​

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