‘Theatre for Everyone’ gets bigger

Nhlalwenhle Ngwenya
THREE months since its inception, “Theatre for Everyone’, a platform meant to promote budding actors and scriptwriters, is proving to be a force to reckon with in Bulawayo. Through the platform, new plays are premiered every last Friday of the month at Elite 400. Theatre for everyone coordinator, Nonhlalo Dube, said their programme had been well received by the public, forcing them to relocate to Elite 400 from their National Art Gallery base.

“Initially, we started Theatre for Everyone at the National Art Gallery in Bulawayo but the crowd kept growing leaving us with no option but to look for a bigger venue. As a result, we’re now at Elite 400 which is more spacious,” he said.

Dube said despite attracting a huge crowd, the programme had opened doors for young actors and directors. “Through the programme, we’ve managed to create employment opportunities for young actors, directors and scriptwriters. They now have a place they call home as they can bring in their content anytime and we’ll be able to promote them.”

This Friday, Theatre for Everyone premieres its fourth play, Kosha and the Drifter at 6PM.

Written by Farai Mpofu and directed by renowned poet, scriptwriter and director Mgcini Nyoni and Prince Mazilankatha, the play focuses on a sad love story between a young woman and a mentally ill man – the “Drifter” (played by up-and-coming playwright and producer Bruce Mutero).

The three plays which have been showcased thus far include The Ben 10, Untikolotshi and Reflection.

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