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Isaac Mafuel

Creative writer, Theatre Director, Interactive Workshops Facilitator and Actor.

Isaac Mafuel is a young Malawian creative writer, theatre director, actor, and interactive workshops facilitator. He is passionate about using theatre as a powerful tool for effective communication. He is the founder and creative director of Theatrik Interventions, a company that uses interactive theatre techniques to advocate for social change and facilitate community engagement on contemporary issues.  

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Are Malawi Theatre Groups Underpricing Their Shows to Extinction?
Essay

Are Malawi Theatre Groups Underpricing Their Shows to Extinction?

10 August 2020

Isaac Mafuel shares a recent debate had amongst theatremakers in Malawi about how to best price shows, considering both that low prices are a way of coping with the circumstances of their economy and that art should claim its value.

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Theatre for Development in Malawi
Essay

Theatre for Development in Malawi

5 November 2019

Isaac Mafuel talks about Malawi’s most prevalent form of theatre, its history, and its impact and challenges.

group of actors playing an improvisation game
Creating a Varied and Exciting Theatre Culture in Malawi
Essay

Creating a Varied and Exciting Theatre Culture in Malawi

26 February 2019

Isaac Mafuel looks at the dominant performance style in Malawian theatre and speaks to local theatremakers and enthusiasts about how to create a more varied and exciting landscape.

photo collage of Malawi actresses
The Changing Theatre Landscape for Women Artists in Malawi
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The Changing Theatre Landscape for Women Artists in Malawi

4 October 2018

Isaac Mafuel examines the role women have played in the theatre industry in Malawi, from its birth in the late 1960s until now.