Volunteer at the 2025 KITF this November!

Want to be at the heart of the performing arts scene in East Africa? Volunteer applications for the Kampala International Theatre Festival (KITF) 2025 are now open!

Until August 30th, you have a unique opportunity to join our dynamic organizing team and gain invaluable experience behind the scenes of Uganda's premier theatre event this November.

Click the button below to complete your application form. We're excited to collaborate with you!

The Kampala International Theatre Festival (KITF) is the major international theatre event in Uganda. It takes place each year in the third week of November for 5 days in the city of Kampala, Uganda's Capital. The festival is organized by Tebere Arts Foundation and has been supported by various partners over the decade; The European Union, Sundance Institute, Stichting DOEN, USA for Africa, Jibu Water, the British Council, Pro Helvetia Johannesburg and so many others.

Till now KITF has had 10 successful editions (including 2 virtual editions during the pandemic) presenting more than 130 performances from 25 countries from all around the world. The festival includes tens of theatrical full productions, dramatic play readings, an Audio Play Installation, Masterclasses (e.g Directing for Audio, Acting for Stage, and many more), Workshops, panel discussions and more recently, a comedy show that closes the festival.

The festival works in good partnership with leading national media and also with foreign cultural centres and embassies. Every year it attracts over 1000 spectators.

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