Just home from seeing this surprising play with fine performances from all actors at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa. Highly recommend it. Seats still available for January 21 thru 24.
Natasha Mumba’s debut play showcases a cast of Zambian and Canadian actors who take us from downtown Toronto to Zambia’s Copperbelt region to untangle the inner workings of the Kasuba family, their secrets, and their intriguing legacy. Deftly investigating geopolitical and familial power structures through insightful commentary and crackling dialogue, this world premiere explores the clash between personal aspirations, familial expectations, and the steep price some must pay for success.
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Copperbelt | by Natasha Mumba | Jan 13 - 24, 2026 | Babs Asper Theatre | National Arts Centre
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Copperbelt | by Natasha Mumba | Jan 13 - 24, 2026 | Babs Asper Theatre
An NAC English Theatre/Soulpepper Theatre co-production What if putting family first was the last thing you wanted to do? Meet Eden, a junior operations manager at a high-powered international mining firm in Toronto, her freshly divorced bigwig boss/boyfriend, and her estranged wealthy family. When her father falls ill, she’s forced to return to Zambia and face the very problems she’s spent years trying to escape. She can change her name, but can she truly break free from the grip her family has...
