Theatre academy empowers youths

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

Because it is considered a living thing, theatre cannot be dissociated from people’s everyday life and it should, therefore, be taken seriously since it enables people to express themselves.

For some years, the local theatre sector has been facing serious challenges that have resulted in reduced activity, particularly in mainstream theatre.

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