Where Dere's a Will, Dere's a Criminal

Oliver Samuels brings his theatrical comedy Where Dere's a Will, Dere's a Criminal to Chamberlain High School Performing Arts on Saturday, November 21. It's a Jamaican play, and Samuels is the one leading it.

He's billed as the 'King of Comedy,' and the show is described as the most talked-about Jamaican play of the year. It's being staged by popular demand, which suggests it's had a run elsewhere and people have been asking for it to come to Tampa. Jamaica Online TV is the one presenting it.

If you're not familiar with Samuels, he's a Jamaican comedian known for his stage work, and this is a full play rather than a stand-up set. The title, Where Dere's a Will, Dere's a Criminal, gives you a good sense of the tone—a play on the old saying, with the punchline leaning into the criminal side of things. It's a theatrical comedy, so expect a script and a story rather than just a series of jokes.

The show runs at 7:30 PM at Chamberlain High School Performing Arts, located at 9401 N Blvd in Tampa. It's a Saturday night, and since it's a full play, you'll want to give yourself a couple of hours. If you've been looking for a night of comedy that's a bit more than a stand-up special, this is a good place to start.