‘Ku kyooto’ is a Luganda phrase that translates to ‘at the fireplace’, and this is where the audience of the recently concluded musical theatre production Ku Kyooto by Ngoma Z’Africa was first welcomed. The pre-show was hosted around...

This World Theatre Day, the International Theatre Institute (ITI) in Uganda has held nothing back. To honour this commemorative day, the Institute curated activities to showcase the journey of the Ugandan theatre industry under the theme ‘Routes and...

Every December, as the Kampala air fills with palpable anticipation for the Christmas holidays, many families and friends prepare for the annual Watoto Christmas Cantata, one of the most cherished Christian holiday traditions in the city. For the...

The history of theatre and performance around the world is becoming more fragile in this fast-developing digital era. Theatre history risks being lost to fading photographs, forgotten programmes and personal archives. We live in a time where content...

When Madagascar was first released in 2005, it took every corner of the world by storm. It became a favorite in all households and was enjoyed by people of all ages. Due to its success and popular demand,...

What happens when the law protects the powerful more than the innocent? That’s the question at the heart of The Last Confession, the latest production by Igiza Arts. Written by Martin Abuya and produced by Wreiner Arnold Mandu,...

This September theatre and music lovers will be treated to Music in the Air – The Musical, a powerful celebration of South Africa’s greatest music icons and the indelible role their art played in shaping the country’s cultural...

Eddungu Lya Musa, is a bold new production from Art Marshals Ltd, written by award-winning  writer Male Ronald Muwanguzi and directed by Yunusu Seruwooza. The play will premiere on September 5th at Kampala’s Bat Valley Theatre. Blending drama,...

Dimpho and the Catfish, written and directed by Jane Mpholo-Mehlape is a modern cautionary tale about the dangers children are exposed to in the fast-growing digital world and the consequences of raising children on smartphones. Cautionary tales about...

Renowned for their signature blend of drama, humour and provocative storytelling, Igiza Arts will present The Anointed Cartel on May 31st and June 1st at the Kenya National Theatre. The Anointed Cartel is set in a fictional mega-church...