Friday, June 17th, 2016
British Ambassador to Zimbabwe Catriona Laing hosted a rousing rendition of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing at her Chisipite residence last night. It was in one breath, black tie, rock ‘n roll, highbrow, and utterly silly. The production marked 400 years since Shakespeare’s death, and the 60’s adaptation made the mood of the play even
Wednesday, May 6th, 2015
Anybody who stood in the massive crowd at the closing night of HIFA 2015 would have been impressed by the turnout, the quality of the sound, lights, and of course by the electrifying performance put on by...
Wednesday, March 18th, 2015
The local theatre industry may seem to be in the doldrums, especially after the closure of Theatre in the Park a couple of years ago, but for 29 year old Tafadzwa Hananda, winner of the NAMA 2014...
Tuesday, March 10th, 2015
Franck Chabbasseur is the new Directeur of Alliance Française (AF). Six months into his four year tenure, and on the eve of the Francophonie Festival, we headed over to find out his plans for one of Harare’s...
Thursday, December 4th, 2014
Running 16 to 25 October, Les Mis The Concert attracted packed auditoriums, standing ovations, and rave reviews. Tickets were on sale from $8 to $16, with a free drink. Word spread quickly that this was a ‘don’t...
Wednesday, October 8th, 2014
Rooftop Promotions (RP) launched the much anticipated revamp of Theatre in the Park in Harare Gardens at a groundbreaking ceremony held yesterday. The new theatre will seat 500 people in its location near the Park View Restaurant,...
Monday, April 14th, 2014
A play that celebrates the life of First Chimurenga heroes Mbuya Nehanda and Sekuru Kaguvi is set to premiere at the upcoming Harare International Festival of Arts (HIFA). Written by acclaimed local playwright Blessing Hungwe, Lovers In Time features...
Thursday, February 13th, 2014
Following a successful show at last year’s HIFA, Coming to Zimbabwe is making a return to Harare’s Reps Theatre as part of a Southern African tour. A comic tale of a man who came to Harare from...
Tuesday, November 26th, 2013
Almasi Arts is a new arts organisation founded by two young Zimbabwean rising stars. International playwright and actor Danai Gurira and film and theatre director Patience Tawengwa have collaborated to create an ambitious new project that aims...
Friday, November 1st, 2013
Harare is in for a treat tomorrow night with the French juggling duo DeFracto Arts Company set to perform at Reps Theatre. The group, who are being hosted by Alliance Française, will stage a show entitled Circuits...
