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Renowned Ghanaian actor and playwright, Fiifi Coleman is raising concerns about how theatre lacks attention from relevant authorities and yet its players become a major focus for politicians during elections.
He argued that conversations about theatre only gains traction primarily for political gain rather than a genuine acknowledgment of its importance as a development tool.
“There are people who are blind and don’t see what theatre can do in our society, so it will take time. Let us wait until it’s three months to the election, then the conversation on theatre will get the relevant attention,” he said as a panelist on the Graphic Showbiz (X) Dialogue series held today.
The actor also criticised the mismanagement of existing theatres and creative spaces for events, questioning the wisdom of channeling energy into building new ones without addressing the challenges of the current establishments.
The series themed,”Is theatre getting the relevant attention” had other speakers including George Quaye, CEO of Image Bureau and Nii Saki Sackey, Media Liaison of Roverman Productions expressing their views on the state of theatre in the country.
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