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annual festival

november 2024

Submission of projects for the 2024 Kampala International Theatre Festival has closed.
We are currently reviewing applications and we shall let all applicants know about the outcomes as soon as possible.

The Kampala International Theatre Festival (KITF) is the major international theatre event in Uganda and the first-ever theatre festival in East Africa. It takes place each year in the third week of November for 5 days in the city of Kampala, Uganda's Capital. The festival is organized by Tebere Arts Foundation and has been supported by various partners over the decade; The European Union, Sundance Institute, Stichting DOEN, USA for Africa, Jibu Water, the British Council, Pro Helvetia Johannesburg, Yenze Theatre Conservatoire, and so many others.

Till now KITF has had 10 successful editions (including 2 virtual editions during the pandemic) presenting more than 130 performances from 25 countries from all around the world. The festival includes tens of theatrical full productions, dramatic play readings, an Audio Play Installation, Masterclasses (e.g Directing for Audio, Acting for Stage, and many more), Workshops, panel discussions and more recently, a comedy show that closes the festival.

The festival works in good partnership with leading national media and also with foreign cultural centres and embassies. Every year it attracts over 1000 spectators.

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Submission of projects for the 2024 Kampala International Theatre Festival has closed.
We are currently reviewing applications and we shall let all applicants know about the outcomes as soon as possible.