Clement Dapaah, Francis Arthur & others for Int. Theatre Day

The three resident groups at the National Theatre of Ghana including the National Drama Company (ABIBIGROMA), the National Dance Company and the National Symphony Orchestra will on the 30th March 2012 perform at the National Theatre to mark the International Theatre Day.

Instituted in 1961 by the International Theatre Institute (ITI), the day is celebrated annually across the world on March 27 and is used to reflect on the role theatre plays in our lives and the society at large.

Some of the season performers and actors including Agya Koo, Clement Dapaah, Francis Arthur, Isaac Nsiah, Martin Opoku and Kyeiwaa among others would be performing live during the occasion.

This year’s celebration which would be commemorated at the National Theatre is not only limited to performances, but is also would be used to give lectures on some selected topics.

Mr. Emmanuel Kwesi Ackon, one of the best creative directors in Ghana, will speak on the topic “Creating the necessary man-power for the creative industry”.

The Chief Executive Officer of Heritage Development Consult, Akunu Dake, will speak on the topic “Taking Theatre to the Communities, a case for peaceful co-existence”.

The Director of Finance and Administration at the National Commission on Culture (NCC), Michael Attipoe will also speak on the topic “Developing, Promoting and Funding the Performing Arts: Effective ways by which Government Policy can create the enabling environment for the Arts to thrive”.

UNESCO, MUSIGA and some sympathizers of the Ghana Arts Industry will be there to give solidarity messages.

There will also be performances from renowned musician and dancer, Slim Buster and comedian Bishop Bob Okala.