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24 April 2026
A daily Namibian brief · Est. 2026
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Organization

National Theatre of Namibia

Also known as: NTN · National Theatre of Namibia's Stage Actors Training Lab 2026 · The National Theatre of Namibia

National Theatre of Namibia — Windhoek venue hosting theatre performances, comedy showcases, and the Namibian Theatre and Film Awards; also offers stage acting training.

Culture

Windhoek drama coach expands platform to global stages

The News

Acting coach Michelle Loubser's drama club, founded in 2020, has grown from 12 to 46 students across three levels and recently sent 14 participants to Mediterranean Shipping Company cruise programmes where all secured scholarships, with four receiving major awards to institutions including the New York Performing Arts Academy. The club focuses on performance training, confidence-building, and international exposure while maintaining an inclusive environment for aspiring actors.

17 April 2026 · New Era →

Friday 17 April

  1. Windhoek drama coach expands platform to global stages

    Acting coach Michelle Loubser's drama club, founded in 2020, has grown from 12 to 46 students across three levels and recently sent 14 participants to Mediterranean Shipping Company cruise programmes where all secured scholarships, with four receiving major awards to institutions including the New York Performing Arts Academy. The club focuses on performance training, confidence-building, and international exposure while maintaining an inclusive environment for aspiring actors.

    17 April 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 16 April

  1. Weekly cultural and community events calendar across Namibia

    The Namibian lists upcoming community activities including music festivals, workshops, exhibitions and regular classes across the country. Events range from a multi-event festival in May and health expo to concert performances, market activities and dance classes.

    16 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 9 April

  1. Windhoek events guide: theatre, carnival, hiking this week

    The Namibian's weekly events guide lists cultural and social activities in Windhoek and beyond, including theatre performances for secondary pupils, the Windhoeker Karneval (Wika) festival with live music and food events, author workshops, hiking, reading groups, and recurring activities such as quiz nights, swing dancing, and language exchanges.

    9 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 30 March

  1. Namibian Theatre and Film Awards return after six-year hiatus

    The Namibian Theatre and Film Awards held their first ceremony since 2019 at the National Theatre of Namibia, honouring excellence in film and theatre. Top awards went to Rodney Gariseb's 'Naked Spaces' for best staged production and Errol Geingob's 'Speel Aan' for best feature film, with keynote speaker Hakeem Kae-Kazim celebrating artists' resilience through the pandemic.

    30 March 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Namibian Theatre and Film Awards return after six years

    The Namibian Theatre and Film Awards (NTFAs) 2026 returned on Saturday after a six-year hiatus, celebrating excellence across 36 categories in film and theatre. International actor Hakeem Kae-Kazim attended as guest of honour and emphasized the importance of telling authentic African stories from pan-African perspectives.

    30 March 2026 · New Era →

Monday 23 March

  1. Musicians demand fairness, support in revived NAMAs

    Namibian artists have called for fair prize structures, better professional support, and financial literacy training as the government consults on reviving the Namibia Annual Music Awards, which were discontinued in 2020. The Arts Directorate is also advancing an updated copyright law to protect musicians and other creatives in the digital age.

    23 March 2026 · New Era →

Friday 13 March

  1. Theatre and Film Awards return after six-year hiatus

    Namibia's Namibian Theatre and Film Awards are being revived this weekend after pausing since 2019 due to Covid-19 disruptions, with new categories including dance and web series to reflect the sector's growing diversity. The revival coincides with growth in local film production, with 64 Namibian films submitted to Film Week 2026, and includes industry workshops to develop filmmakers' business and technical skills.

    13 March 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 12 March

  1. Ballet, festivals, and film screenings fill Windhoek calendar

    This week in Windhoek features performances including the National Ballet School's 'Peter Pan', a four-day Fractal Festival of psytrance and electronic music at Spitzkoppe Mountain Range starting at N$1,200, and 'The Film Week', an annual celebration of Namibian cinema running through Sunday at Nust with screenings and industry discussions.

    12 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 10 March

  1. Arts ministry consults on reviving dormant Namibian music awards

    The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture has invited industry stakeholders to help shape the return of the Namibian Annual Music Awards (NAMAs), which have been dormant since MTC withdrew funding in 2020. A stakeholder engagement session is scheduled for 14 March to strengthen the awards' credibility and gather input on award categories, industry development needs, and future direction.

    10 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 4 March

  1. Local comedians to headline National Theatre showcase

    Namibia's leading comedians will perform at the National Theatre on Saturday in what organisers describe as the first all-Namibian comedy showcase at the venue. Titled 'Namibia's Comedy Night – Laugh My Pain Away', the event aims to provide relief and connection amid growing social and economic pressures facing Namibians.

    4 March 2026 · The Namibian →

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