Maroon Stories Songs & Poetry Evening

Event Overview

Maroon Stories is an immersive cultural evening dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of Maroon resistance, resilience, and freedom through theatre, poetry, and storytelling. The event highlights untold stories and lived experiences while inspiring pride, reflection, and intergenerational learning.

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What to Expect on the Day

Guests will experience dramatic short plays, spoken word performances, historical storytelling, live drumming, and audience discussions exploring themes of liberation, identity, and heritage.

Activities Include:

• Maroon-inspired short theatre performances
• Spoken word and dub poetry
• Traditional drumming and musical interludes
• Community storytelling circles
• Interactive discussions with historians and elders
• Youth performance showcases
• Heritage education displays
• Fundraising opportunities for cultural programmes

Who’s Involved

The evening includes actors, poets, historians, educators, community elders, youth groups, theatre organisations, and cultural advocates working together to preserve and celebrate Caribbean and Maroon heritage.

Why the Event Matters

This event matters because it keeps important cultural stories alive and ensures future generations understand the history of resistance, survival, and freedom that shaped Caribbean identity and community strength.

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