Breathtaking scenery, endless eats and drinks and intense entertainment for the entire family were the distinct features seen at the first comedy festival and picnic, held on San Fernando Hill, on Sunday. Massive traffic pile-ups led to the venue�as scores of patrons with tents, blankets, coolers, baskets and even chairs waited eagerly for the shuttle to take them up to what was dubbed by YMG promoters as, "The greatest comical event to hit the southland."��
After a relaxing ride to the venue, patrons were greeted by an abundance of food stalls, face-painting booths, bars and a massive stage where a bunch of comic acts would be performed to the audience's delight. The show started promptly at 6.15 pm and it was an instant hit. The first segment showcased several acts by Gina Parris, Bernard Bereton, Keston Keegan, "Superwoman" Cleavus Charles as Joe Jackson, also Dr Pee Wee as Michael Jackson and Nuts Landing as his bodyguard.
Cleavus Charles and Dr Pee Wee had the audience in a laughing trance as they tried to mimic Jackson's well-known dance moves and unique choreography. And if that was not enough, the second segment surely quenched the audience's thirst for laughter. As the show progressed, it grew more and more intense and patrons could not control themselves any longer, no matter how hard they tried. Fictional African comedian Abono Adebalashe, Dr Pee Wee, Gary Jagroop and Peter Joseph performed like masterminds in this art form.
But, standing out of the bunch were Kenneth Seepersad and Nuts Landing, who had the crowd going on and on. It was joke after joke after joke. Tommy Joseph also stunned patrons with his Michael Jackson impersonation. Needless to say, as the second segment ended, soca, retro and calypso music blasted through the speakers, instantly creating a Carnival atmosphere. Waistlines began to move seductively and patrons began to sing to the songs being played. Everyone seemed to be in a frenzy.�
Then as the sky started to lose its brightness and the stars began to peep out, Learie Joseph graced the stage. It was hilarious. Those sitting in the back hurriedly ventured to the front just to capture Learie at his best. Learie, together with his cast, performed full out. Evidently, it was a success. It was a creative idea that brought a lot of smiles to people's faces. This was an event hundreds would never forget.