There was a time artists were seen merely as entertainers. They would, literally, perform for a song. Things are slowly, but surely changing as more artists are taking their art as a business. KONDWANI KAMIYALA talked to part-time drama lecturer at the University of Malawi Roselyn Dzanja at the recent International Theatre Festival. Excerpts:
Interim leader of one of the country’s oldest theatre outfit Kwathu Drama Group Charles Mphoka says lack of proper and affordable venues has forced them to halt performances. He told said in an interview that since the passing of their leader Eric Mabedi, the group has only performed once. “We performed once at Golden Peacock