Tag: Gimistory
East End cook wins Gimistory Fish Fry Competition
(CNS): Georgette Rankine from East End has been crowned champion of the Gimistory Fish Fry Competition. The contest was part of the 2019 Gimistory International Storytelling Festival, presented by Cayman National Cultural Foundation (CNCF), which took place from 29 November until 7 December 2019 at beaches and parks on all three islands. Each venue featured […]
Gimistory back for 20th anniversary
(CNS Local Life): The much loved local storytelling festival, which was missed by many when it was cancelled last year, is back this month to celebrate its 20th anniversary. Gimistory will return to local beaches and other outdoor venues at the end of this month, when talented local and international storytellers will entertain audiences under […]
Where are Rundown and Gimistory?
What happened to Rundown this year? First Gimistory disappeared, now Rundown? I’ve really enjoyed both over the years and am dismayed over the loss. Auntie’s answer: Right off the bat, I want to assure you that neither of those productions has disappeared, though you are right that they have not been put on in their […]
The tale of the missing Gimistory
Why has Gimistory been cancelled for two years in a row? I really miss it! Auntie’s answer: Before I get into the “why” I must clear up one thing. While it may seem that Gimistory (which is also a favourite of mine) has been gone for two years, the last time it was cancelled was […]
Kids kick off ‘Gimistory’ ahead of star-packed event
(CNS Local Life): Cayman’s youngest storytellers will be kicking off one of the islands’ most popular festivals on Saturday night (25 November), when ‘Gimistory’ opens at Dart Park on South Church Street. The annual event will run for seven days and features an impressive and talented line-up of more than two dozen local and international tellers, comedians […]
Story festival cancelled in favour of theatre anniversary
(CNS): The annual and much-loved travelling story festival that brings families out to enjoy traditional storytelling under the stars has been cancelled. The lCayman National Cultural Foundation (CNCF) has revealed that there will be no Gimistory this year as a result of a series of productions marking the Harquail Theatre’s 30th anniversary.
