Harare — The stage is set, the spotlight is ready, and the pulse of Zimbabwean theatre is beating louder than ever The Mitambo International Theatre Festival (MITF) returns this September, leaner in format but bursting with creative energy, daring performances, and global artistic voices Running from 11 to 13 September 2025 at the iconic Reps Theatre in Harare, this year’s festival comes under the theme “Redefine” — a bold invitation to rethink the boundaries of performance, purpose, and presence in the world of theatre Organised by the Zimbabwe Theatre Academy, the festival has become one of the most anticipated cultural events on the Zimbabwean arts calendar, and 2025 is no exception From provocative plays and cross-border collaborations to dynamic discussions and masterclasses,MITFis not just a festival — it’s a cultural movement “This year’s theme, ‘Redefine,’ speaks to the very heart of what theatre must do today — challenge, transform, and imagine new futures,” says Festival Executive DirectorLloyd Nyikadzino “We’ve curated a programme that is bold, beautiful, and fiercely relevant We want audiences to experience theatre not just as entertainment, but as reflection, resistance, and renaissance.” Theatre That Speaks to the Soul MITF 2025 is unapologetically international in its scope, bringing together voices from across the globe to share the stage — and the spotlight From Spain comes “Fragments of Princess”, a hauntingly poetic visual production that weaves memory, identity, and womanhood into a dreamlike tapestry of performance Meanwhile, Zimbabwe’s own Zandezia delivers a hard-hitting physical theatre piece that interrogates justice, power, and survival in a fragile world Source: Gemnation All Zim News is a central hub for all things Zimbabwean, curating news from across the country so no story is missed Alongside aggregation, our team of nationwide reporters provides real-time, on-the-ground coverage Stay informed and connected — reach us at admin@allzimnews.com. Source: Gemnation
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