By Nelago Shilongoh Artistic Director, National Theatre of Namibia Though we staged a handful of productions since 2019, the theatre has stood dark far too often – more than we ever wished. We’ve missed the good old wooden scent of the dance rehearsal rooms, the constant trail of cleaning detergents in the hallway during a
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by Alma Ulamba, General Manager, National Theatre of Namibia As a small-town girl, I didn’t grow up knowing the National Theatre of Namibia (NTN). I only became aware of it when I started working here. But I still remember those first productions I experienced: God of Women by Prof. Sifiso Nyathi at the Warehouse Theatre,
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By: Desiree Mentor | Public Relations Officer, NTN At the heart of the National Theatre of Namibia’s Blended Voices – A Namibian Choral Celebration is Joacqui Paulus, a passionate musician, educator, and advocate for choral excellence. His deep love for music, combined with years of experience in choral singing and music education, has played a
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By Prof. Francis Sifiso Nyathi “What happens when two vastly different cultures collide? Can traditions withstand the forces of globalization, or do they inevitably change?” When I wrote “God of Women,” I aimed to explore a reality that many Africans encounter daily: the tension between deeply rooted traditions and the inevitable influence of Western culture.
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“ǂAoni //Aes” delves into the rich heritage and contemporary challenges of the Topnaar people of Namibia. This powerful production is brought to life by a talented and dedicated creative team, each contributing their unique skills and perspectives to tell this important story. Synopsis: The story is set within a family context, where audiences follow a
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JOALETTE DE VILLIERSActor/Teacher/Student Roles Played: Theatre: Story of Red Deur die Tralies Broken Buttelflies Film: Just Drive #LANDoftheBRAVE Film The White Line “An honest, open and raw performance is your best performance Joalette De Villiers (Best Actress in Theatre, 2012 NTFA) Joalette de Villiers, is an Actor, teacher and now student who won the category
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These encouraging quotes about all things stories from Namibian creatives and others will certainly inspire forward-thinking attitudes on the various dimensions of storytelling.
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In this month’s edition of our career highlight series, we’re talking to Actor/Comedian Milton Hochobeb A.K.A Oc Ebs. Milton is a born and bred Windhoek and hails from Dolam in Katutura, Windhoek. He comes from a very large family of over 60 siblings, enjoys cooking and loves to travel. His ultimate passion is to make
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Melgisedek Nehemia | Actor Melgisedek affectionately known as “Melky” is the winner of the first NTN Monologue Competition (2018) and also a Nominee of the 2019 Namibia Theatre & Film Awards (NTFA), in the Best New-Comer (Theatre) category. He performed in the National Theatre of Namibia’s produced plays; Three Sisters (2019), and The First Year
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Anchen Wille is a Namibian Major Modern Dance Teacher, who has spent over seventeen years training and mentoring students of modern dance. She has completed various international dance exams, and a teacher’s diploma in dance from the Association of International Dance Teachers. In 2004, she opened the Windhoek based Anchen Wille Dance Academy which has
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