The Marionettes present A Gift to the Nation II at the Queen’s Hall, 14th (7:30pm) & 15th July (5pm). Honouring the 50th anniversary of Trinidad & Tobago’s independence, it introduces the Marionettes’ new Children’s Choir and the Caribbean premiere of Karl Jenkins’ contemporary classic, The Armed Man (A Mass for Peace). Tickets are $200 (reserved) and $150 (open plan), available from the Marionettes (email@marionetteschorale.com or 868-790-1751), and the Queen’s Hall Box Office (tel: 868-624-1284), 12–6pm.