Strong Currents

<p>Bernice Estelle Dots Boysie and Henry all moved from the Caribbean to Toronto in search of a better life. Together they weather the ‘storms of fortune’ but when Henry aspires to be a poet the others ridicule him. It is the strength of their friendships that will determine who swims and who sinks in strong currents.</p><p><em>Strong Currents</em> is produced in tribute to Austin Clarke originally from Barbados who became on of Canada’s foremost authors. Clarke died on June 26 2016 in Toronto. <em>Strong Currents</em> is based on the novels:<em> The Meeting Point</em> and <em>Storm of Fortune b</em>y Austin Clarke.</p><p><em>The Playwright</em><br />Montserrat-born David Edgecombe has written over a dozen plays which have been staged throughout the Caribbean in Canada<br />and in Nigeria. His plays whether humorous or dramatic take a subtle yet acute look at Caribbean domestic life politics and social issues.<br /><em>Strong Currents</em> was first staged at the Second World Black and African Festival of Arts and Culture FESTAC in Lagos<br />Nigeria.</p>