World Theatre Day rekindles vibrancy of community centres

THEATRE plays an important role in people’s lives, by not only providing entertainment, but also creating a platform for engagement, debate and questioning of critical issues affecting society.

Local theatre practitioners have for generations been using theatre to create dialogue and engagement on diverse societal issues.

Last year, veteran local theatre practitioners gathered for the Creative Hustle Seminar where they lamented the state of the country’s theatre, saying it lacked co-ordination and a clear national strategy, which has largely curtailed its development.

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