Theatre undresses culture

Theatre undresses culture

I’ve just come off stage. It’s the final night of the Valentine’s Day theatre show and I’ve finally nailed my Luganda lines. Sitting backstage for three hours each night, I’ve had a bit of time to chat and ask questions about aspects of Ugandan theatre and I’ve learned a lot. 1. If you speak Luganda […]

Muzungu stars in L-O-V-E theatre show

Muzungu stars in L-O-V-E theatre show

“Olimba!” I begin in Luganda. The men in the ‘club’ shriek in delight that I am speaking their local language. “Nze nina akabina. Temu kalabah kapapala.” The audience erupts and I shake my bum wildly, fuelling their fire. It’s Valentine’s Day and I am guest starring in a Ugandan variety theatre show of epic proportions. […]