About us
we are JAMAICA
LOVE
Read on to learn about the people behind the show who have helped to make it such a success, including key creatives, cast members, and musical performers.
MERvyn weir
As a writer and director, Mervyn has carved out a niche, developing a body of work around cultural and historical themes that challenge and entertain audiences. He has also earned a reputation for nurturing new talent and as well as attracting new audiences to the theatre. Mervyn has worked with many outstanding artists and musicians in his productions including Rudolph Walker, Black Voices and Kingdom Choir. His latest production, ‘Jamaica Love’ is a musical drama that takes the audience on a historical journey on the turbulent relationship between Britain and Caribbean as part of the Windrush 75 celebrations.
marge lowhar
Producer, Marge Lowhar, was born on the Caribbean island of Grenada to parents who dared to cross the ethnic lines of Asian and African, then chose to sail to England the ‘Mother country’. This facilitated her early exposure to the experience of being both different and ‘left behind’. As an experienced manager of people and projects; she brings years of collaborative experience, drive, and passion to her role of Producer, her backstage work and costume management. Ever grateful for the shared passion and energy of her team, and the unstinting striving for excellence of the cast members which serves as a constant reminder that we are stronger together.
Cecelia wickham anderson
Vocal Music Director, CeCelia is an international singer, arranger, conductor and workshop leader, with over 40 years experience, CeCelia draws on the African, Gospel, Soul and Jazz styles of her heritage. Director of Ethno Vox, and a member Europe’s leading, all female a capella quintet, Black Voices, for over 20 years, CeCelia is also the Music Director for Chelmsford, Harrow and Battersea Community Gospel Choirs. She has recently become the Music Director for the newly formed Reggae Choir in Birmingham.
john mclean
John McLean has been committed to and helped to get Jamaica Love on the stage from the start. He is well known as a Lovers Rock star, music producer and one of UK's premier singer/ songwriters. Over his long and distinguished career John’s accolades has included, Best Male Singer, Best Album and Best Record. His first number one, the Lovers Rock classic ‘If I Gave My Heart to You’ held this position for nine weeks, securing his place in the Lovers Rock, Hall of fame. John has toured and performed alongside some of Reggae’s icons including Dennis Brown, Freddie McGregor, Barry Biggs, Ken Booth, Sanchez and Maxi Priest. As a producer he has produced top UK artistes including Peter Hunnigale, Lloyd Brown and Don Campbell.
