Founded in 2009, Mzansi Theatre Project Advancement is a Pietermaritzburg-based non-profit professional performing arts organization with over 15 years of experience in theatre, Theatre-In-Education, and venue management. Under the leadership of Ndumiso Mazibuko, who holds a BA Honours in Applied Drama and is pursuing another in Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration at Wits University, the organization produces original theatre works and tours in KwaZulu Natal, Gauteng, and the Western Cape.
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Mzansi Theatre operates the Mzansi Studio Theatre, the only independent theatre space in Pietermaritzburg and the Natal Midlands. The venue has hosted over 50 productions, including international performances from the UK and the Netherlands. The organization has received funding from entities like the National Arts Council, Arts and Culture Trust, The Playhouse Company, and more. Alongside artistic production, Mzansi Theatre emphasizes collaboration, touring, training, and venue management