Theatre productions standards plummet

Harare International Festival of the Arts (Hifa) theatre consultant Elton Mjanana has lamented the quality and standard of theatre in the country saying productions had taken a dip in recent years.

Speaking at a discussion titled The Development of Theatre in Zimbabwe, held recently at the Book Café in Harare, Mjanana said that the absence of vibrant theatre associations in Zimbabwe had negatively impacted on theatre development in the country.

“The economic challenges and brain drain have all affected the standard and quality of local theatre.

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