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Seven Days Of Theatre
By Chama Nambeya
Zambia’s
privately promoted theatre festival, organized by Yezi-Arts
Promotions and Productions in partnership with Wam-Arts Promotions
and ABET Arts Promoters, takes place at the Lusaka Playhouse from 24
to 30 April.
Five
international groups from Malawi, Zimbabwe, Swaziland and South
Africa, together with five local groups will perform ten different
plays. About 110 artistes and practitioners are expected to
participate in the seven-days in-residence event that combines
performances, workshops and meetings focused on developing linkages
between theatre groups.
The festival
has received support from the Embassy of Finland and HIVOS Southern
Africa. Other support have been given by Zambeef and the National
Arts Council of Zambia.
The April
National Theatre Festival has etched a place on the Zambian theatre
calendar, and now provides an opportunity for showing both talent
and developing theatre talent in the country.
Three
categories of awards will be awarded to deserving artists,
individuals and institutions who have continued to support the
promotion and development of the arts. Two media awards will also be
given.
Tickets for
the shows will cost K30,000 and there will be two shows each day.
They will be available after April 15 at Lusaka Playhouse and Yezi-Arts
Offices at CUSA House (call Chamilesu Kapaipi, Coordinator on 097
825-716. |
April 2005