Like I have said previously, the primary objective of this space is to act as a platform to fuel progressive debates and discourse. Last week, I published an opinion from Onjezani Kenani on his take on the state of theatre in Malawi. Having gone through the entry, renowned theatre practitioner TawongaTadja Nkhonjera of Dikamawoko Arts
Local stage drama in Malawi has the potential to grow and become a big form of entertainment, but there are many obstacles which need to be overcome. Solomonic Peacock director MacArthur Matukuta made the remarks on Tuesday after attending a 10-day workshop on drama in South Africa organised by Theatre du Soleil in conjunction with
Communication experts have tipped theatre players on the importance of using effective communication tools and channels to achieve maximum publicity and marketing. The advice was given during a daylong training workshop for theatre players and arts writers at Jacaranda Cultural Centre in Blantyre on Thursday. Communication expert Annedore Smith said effective communication increases public awareness
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
The fourth edition of the Easter Theatre Festival took place from Friday to yesterday at Jacaranda Cultural Centre in Blantyre with a call to stakeholders to take the arts industry as a career. Director of the festival Arthur Matukuta made the call on Friday during the official opening of the festival. He said government and