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TAKORADI TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY STAGED: OUR HUSBAND HAS GONE MAD AGAIN
This play is not new to the stage, but not to the TTU stage or Takoradi audience. On the 9th of July, 2022, Takoradi Technical University hosted the much-anticipated production: "Our Husband Has Gone Mad Again". Before, this production has had lots of hypes both on social media and some radio stations in Takoradi; and so, it wasn't surprising that though the first show was scheduled to commence at 5:00pm, by 4:15pm, lots of people have gathered in front of the TTU Auditorium waiting for 5:00pm so they make their way into the auditorium. Whilst waiting, some got themselves active by taking pictures at the red-carpet photo booth which was stationed near the auditorium. Read more...
LET ME DIE ALONE - A PLAY BY JOHN KOLOSA KARGBO
“Let Me Die Alone’ is a play which centers its story around Yoko, the queen of the Mende Chiefdom who who regardless of the spite against her thrives to make a rulership of a women worth it. The play seeks to highlight the struggles of women leaders in the society as they are brought down by men and their fellow women due to the stereotypes against women especially in the African society. It also projects the issues of domestic violence especially against women, women empowerment, the dire quest of power and wealth which leads to murder in our societies and significantly the struggles Africans went through to eventually attain independence.
Date: Thursday, 11th August, 2022 to Saturday, 13th August, 2022
Time: 7:00PM Prompt each night
Venue: School of Creative Arts, Central Campus, University of Education Winneba.
Rate: GHC10.00
ASIEDU YIRENKYI'S DASEBRE - A PLAY ON AFRICAN RITUALS AND GAMES
Dasebre is a stage play on African rituals and games, written by a Ghanaian playwright, Asiedu Yirenkyi.
The play revolves around the character Dasebre who proclaims himself king of the land of Safrotwe in the state of Takyiman, after defeating all candidates for the vacant stool of the State. But his proclamation was rejected by the queen mother of the State.
The play addresses sensitive contemporary Ghanaian issues such as: corruption in leadership hindering development, power struggle leading to loss of lives and destruction of peace and stability, hatred and vengeance affecting the health of the community, and among many others.
Also, Dasebre parades on stage a cast of characters of varied moral and social status: indeed, they represent the entire society.
This stage production promises to be fascinating and educative. The production which is scheduled to show as detailed below is directed by Mr. Daniel Dazam, a final year directing student of the Department of Theatre Arts, University of Education, Winneba.
Date: 18th to 20th August, 2022
Time: 7:00 PM Prompt each night
Venue: SCA Theatre, Central Campus
Rate: GHC10.00
FOUR YEARS RADIO THEATRE EXPERIENCE SYMPOSIUM
The VGP group celebrated its Four years of Radio Theatre experience on 28th February 2020 at the School of Creative Arts Film Editing room, Central campus. Present at the Symposium were the Founder of Spiderweb Productions and the VGP group respectively, Miss Patience Nukpezah, professor Kolawale Rahim (Head SACOST, UEW) Dr. Mrs. Faustina Brew (Senior lecturer and a playwright, Department of Theatre Arts, UEW), and Mr Cyril Kpodo (Senior Lecturer in Art Education and Faculty Examination Officer) for the School of Creative Arts . The rest were some Pioneers and current VGP Group members and other invited participants. The function was chaired by Madam Odelia Mifetu, a teacher in the Effutu Municipality and a lover of the arts.
DR.EBENEZER HENRY BREW REVERSON RECEIVING AN AWARD AT THE PERFORMANCE 2019
The “Performer” is an award night, set aside to congratulate, and recognize the hard works of students in the Department of Theatre Arts, University of Education Winneba during the academic year. It was started in the year 2011 and has become part of the activities that crowns activities for each academic year. The night is always filled with variety of performances such as music, dance and exhibition of brilliant creativity. The performer awards night has over the years left long lasting impressions on the minds of awards winners and audiences as well. It has always been a memorable experience and this year’s edition was no different. READ MORE...
TIME FOR APPRECIATION - SPIDERWEB
Spiderweb Productions had its maiden awards night on the 7th of June 2019 where certificates of appreciation were presented to the VGP group members who have been participating in the radio theatre program on Radio Windy Bay 98.3 megahertz from 2016 to date at the Central Campus of the University of Education, Winneba. The group has done live theatre performances at locations such as the Winneba Central Market, Winneba Lorry Station, and Zion Girls Senior High School all in Winneba, creating awareness on various societal issues. READ MORE...
WORLD THEATRE DAY
Theatre has and continues to be one of the greatest transformational learning and teaching tools that challenges and supports individuals to make meaning of their world and enables them express and communicate ideas in very creative ways. READ MORE...
