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At KITFest, we not only celebrate theatre but experience the culture, connect with people and indulge in adventure!
You can participate in KITFest through the following ways: trainees, volunteers, audiences, vendors and partners.
The focus of our programs is on the development of Kenyan theatre. Through international performances and training and workshops, we strive to enhance theatre through new ideas and progressive steps.
Apart from theatrical performances, the festival provides attendees with a variety of different experiences. Most activities at KITFest are curated to promote fun, knowledge sharing, collaboration, and cultural exchange.
With our partners, we have the resources necessary to stage a festival of the highest quality and deliver the incredible experiences we always strive to provide. You can be part of the amazing organizations that have supported KITFest over the years.
From humble beginnings to global reach, the story of KITFest dates back to the year 2013, when the festival was just an idea on our founder's mind. Explore the progress KITFest has made and the promise of a powerful future by going on a journey through time. Coming soon.
It is the efforts of many individuals and organizations that make this festival possible each year. KITFest's success depends, however, heavily on the main management team that provides vision and leadership. The teams' profiles coming up soon.
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The main festival happens in early November each year. However, KITFest has several programs that run throughout the year including the County Tours which are part of the main festival, but run in the months preceding the November event.
First, you must apply to be considered for participation. A call for application is made prior to the festival, where we receive applicants from all over the world for a highly competitive selection process. Once selected, communication is made and participation plans are initiated. Check out our public media regularly for the call.
KITFest has one main logo as shown on the website’s navigation bar. However, each year we have a different festival visual theme that celebrates the most outstanding team/individual during the previous edition. This was first instituted in 2020 to honour the acts that influence the festival majorly through their participation.
The Kenya International Festival Trust (KITFT) is the legal entity managing the Kenya International Theatre Festival (KITFest). As an organisation, KITFT has other theatre-based products and platforms including Kenya Theatre Awards, KITFest Stager and Theatre KE in collaboration with The Kenya Cultural Centre. for more information.
While most festivals across the world are competitive and winners are awarded in the end, KITFest is different in nature. This is a global thespian community celebration of theatre and our focus is on sharing knowledge, collaborations, tourism and fun activities that enhance the social and artistic aspects of theatre.