THE energy is electric at the National Gallery of Zimbabwe as Almasi Collaborative Arts' captivating new play, Family Riots, continues its run.
Showcasing the powerful script by Gideon Jeph Wabvuta, this evocative production offers a deeply personal journey into the lives of a young Mbare couple, Sidney and Primrose.
Family Riots takes audiences back to the late 1990s in Zimbabwe, exploring themes of love, financial hardship, and unspoken truths. Described by acclaimed actress and playwright Danai Gurira as "a cultural dialogue, a mirror into Zimbabwe's past, and a window into universal human experiences," the play resonates with audiences both local and international.
Family Riots delves into questions of identity, ambition, and the strength needed to overcome personal and socio-economic challenges.
Wabvuta, an alumnus of Almasi Collaborative Arts, has woven together a compelling story that has already garnered recognition at the 2019 Rosa Parks and Kennedy Centre awards. Bringing the script to life is a powerhouse directing duo: US director Lucie Tiberghien and Zimbabwean director Makomborero Theresa Muchemwa.
Almasi Collaborative Arts champions Zimbabwean talent, and this production showcase artists, designers, and technical experts nurtured through their programmes. In the words of Gurira: "We are not just creating a play; we are laying the foundation for Zimbabwean voices to resonate worldwide, amplifying stories that are too often untold."
The show, which started last Friday continues its run at the National Gallery of Zimbabwe until November 24 at 6pm.