Farewell, Ken Corsbie.
Thurs.6.Feb.25.
He was one of our creative heroes!
“The Caribbean has lost another cultural giant with the passing of celebrated Guyanese actor, storyteller, and broadcaster, Ken Corsbie, whose work helped shape Caribbean theatre. Before there were so-called Caribbean comedians and influencers on social media, there was Corsbie.”
“Born in Georgetown, Guyana, Corsbie’s diverse heritage – Chinese, African, Welsh, Scottish, and Portuguese – mirrored the cultural melting pot he so passionately celebrated in his work. As he once said: “I’m a full blooded West Indian Stereotype – half Chinese, half Scottish, half African, half Amerindian, half Welch.”
“In 1959, at just 29 years old, Corsbie co-founded the Theatre Guild of Guyana, a major milestone in Caribbean theatre history.”
Read more about him here:
Ken Corsbie, legend of the theatre
Long may his work live on and inspire us.