Umkhathi Theatre Works proudly represented ASSITEJ Zimbabwe at the Cradle of Creativity Festival, organised by ASSITEJ South Africa, where the production ‘The Painted Kite’ was presented for three performances.
The play, which explores themes of friendship, bullying, forgiveness and imagination, received a warm and enthusiastic response from the young audiences. Children engaged actively with the story and its characters, responding with laughter, excitement and reflection throughout the performances.
Presenting ‘The Painted Kite’ at the festival was an important opportunity for Umkhathi Theatre Works to share Zimbabwean Theatre for Young Audiences with an international audience and to connect with other artists and practitioners working in the field.
The positive response from the children reaffirmed the power of theatre to entertain, educate and create meaningful conversations among young people. Umkhathi Theatre Works is proud to have represented ASSITEJ Zimbabwe on this important platform and to have been part of a celebration of creativity and theatre for young audiences.
