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Performing at KITFest requires submission of an application. This is only possible after a call for participation has been made which marks the opening of the submission process. All theatre teams from across the world are eligible to apply. Application for #KITFest2024 is now open.
KITFest is a non-profit festival which relies on partnerships to enable the celebration of theatre. We aim to provide our partners with exquisite people experiences that contribute to the overall social, theatrical and artistic features of the festival. Opportunities to attain a broader audience, cultural experiences, artistic expression and socio-cultural interactions are all available.
Training in both artistic and business acumen has been at the core of our activities. Through cross-platform and agency collaboration, we hold workshops, masterclasses and residencies for the Kenyan artists and groups, equipping them with skills for enhancing the value and quality of their production process.
As a non-profit festival, volunteers provide invaluable assistance in running the activities of the festival smoothly. In return, we ensure volunteers undergo a holistic approach to career development with skills and knowledge through working experience, special volunteer workshops and constant access to both international and local participating troupes for knowledge exchange and idea-sharing.
The main festival in Nairobi is a two-week-long affair with theatre audiences, local and international participants and performing art fans whose presence at the venue creates a need for provision of convenience amenities, products, services and experiences. KITFest, in collaboration with instamarket254, invites vendors across various sectors to set up on-site presence for this purpose.
KITFest is a celebration of theatre by performances from all over the world. These performances are open to the public to watch, with a majority of the audiences being Kenyan theatre-lovers. In recent years, we have seen an increase in diplomatic and foreign fans with individuals travelling to Kenya in November specifically to experience the festival.