Our review of the year 2023 concludes with theatre, more specifically, an analysis of the dramatic plays performed during the year and recognition of the best achievements and performances. An overall assessment finds that it was the best year since COVID; the most plays performed after quite a few years and a significant count of theatrical achievements; the best year for payments earned by practitioners; a very good year for government recognition and support, but one in which such support still fell short of making dramatic production sustainable and of enabling producers.
In summary, 2023 was prolific. It recorded the highest number of plays seen on stage in a single year since the National Drama Festival (NDF) ceased. In all, there were some 14 dramatic performances, including one popular comedy theatre revue, one play recorded and broadcast on radio, three one-act plays in a competition, and nine plays publicly performed as major productions.
