Short audio plays from young talents!
Every week, this summer on Sunday at 8pm you can listen to new, fresh short audio plays! Presented in November 2023 at the theatre festivals KITF in Kampala, Uganda, and KITFEST Nairobi, Kenya, the artworks were produced in collaboration with the Tebere Arts Foundation of Uganda and Pro Helvetia. Swiss Radio Play director, author and mentor Erik Altorfer supervised the productions of these young talents!
Lunatic Express Writers: Mark Wabwire, Faiz Ouma and Jeritah Mwake Directors: Nthambi Mutua and Mark Wabwire Music: Nthambi Mutua and Wandiri Karimi
Amina is an ambitious single mother of one from an impoverished background. She has just lost her job, as a cleaner at a bank. As she reflects on her life experiences, Amina feels that the grass is greener on the other side of the globe. Her goal is to work in the Middle East, get rich, and change the situation of her household. Featuring the voices of Sharon Namukwaya Kigongo as Amina and Suubi Nalwanga as Mama Amina. This Radio play was directed by Barnabus Oselle. WRITTEN BY Betty Ssekirevu Lunkuse, Agaba Joel Gabriel and Aselle Vicky.
Ruth Mukisa aka Flower a famous secular musician freshly released from jail for her leaked nude photos on social media a few days before her wedding is on a radio interview trying to clear her name and save her wedding event by verifying and proving herself innocent given the background of her family where her father is a well-known pastor. Featuring Lunkuse Betty Ssekirevu as Flower (Mukisa Ruth), Matovu Ronald as Reverend Zebidayo (Mwami), Aganyira Laura Atwoki as Teopista, Oselle Barnabas as Raymond, Agaba Joel Gabriel as Darius, Aselle Vicky as Madam Officer, Alina Camila as news anchor, Other Congregation members; Kissa Matthew, Aganyira Lora Brenda Ibarra, Tamale Michael, Muhanuzi David, and Kitaka Alex. This radio play was Directed by Nalwanga Suubi WRITTEN BY Muhanuzi David & Namukwaya Sharon Kigongo
Let Me Die delves into Eliza's harrowing struggle with mental and physical health triggered by domestic violence and morphine addiction verses her path to redemption and self-discovery. Featuring Nalwanga Suubi as Eliza Matthew Kissa as Daddy Eliza, Namukwaya Sharon Kigongo as Mummy Eliza, Betty Lunkuse as a friend, and Aselle Vicky as a relative. This radio play was Directed by Muhanuuzi David. WRITTEN BY OSELLE BARNABUS, AGANYIRA LORAH & MATOVU RONALD.
Victoria’s derelict emptiness and her longing to start a family opens up childhood trauma leaving her with anxiety. She writes a letter to her father in pursuit of closure and healing. Featuring Vicky Aselle as Victoria and Directed by Matovu Ronald. WRITTEN BY NALWANGA SUUBI & KISSA MATTHEW