Cast of “Boy Boy and the Magic Drum”, Image provided by the company

Presented by Under A Grove Productions

There are few sounds that evoke such unfiltered joy as the gentle, bright bong of a steel drum—and that sound is the essence of this story. We are invited onto a Caribbean island that seems to have sprung from the vibes of Carnival itself; bursting with the sound, colour and spirit of Trinidad and Tobago’s renowned festival.

Carnival Land is open!—as the rainbow neon sign boldly states! Boy Boy and the Magic Drum, based on a children’s book by Machel Montano, is a one-act family musical that sees the titular Boy Boy (Gabriel Hudson) overcome his doubts to harness the magic that will revive his community’s celebratory spirit. Continue Reading