肯尼亚文化中心/肯尼亚国家剧院 (KCC-NT)
肯尼亚文化中心/肯尼亚国家剧院 (KCC-NT) 是肯尼亚历史最悠久的国家文化机构，隶属于肯尼亚体育、文化和遗产部，是肯尼亚戏剧和歌舞表演、艺术展览及举行重要文学、历史、科学、教育等会议的场所，同时也是著名的国际文化交流和创意表达中心，通过各类高质量的文艺展演活动发展创造力，保护、促进文化艺术的传播，为肯尼亚经济做出巨大贡献。
KCC-NT在专业精神、正直（包括透明度和问责制）、公平、包容、多样性的原则下运营发展，拥有肯尼亚最专业的剧院，所有杰出的肯尼亚戏剧艺术家都成长于此。还有小戏院、切切画廊、舞蹈室、穆古莫庭院等重要设施，为表演、展览和会议提供足够的空间。作为人才发展和对创意经济部门贡献的一部分，KCC-NT 的核心活动有餐后表演项目、舞蹈与杂技项目、炉边星期五节目、艺术家培训计划、艺术比赛、全国创意经济研讨会等。
Brief Introduction
of Kenya
Cultural Centre Incorporating the Kenya National
Theatre(KCC-NT)
The
Kenya Cultural Centre incorporating the Kenya National Theatre (KCC-NT) is a Semi-Autonomous
Government Agency and mandated to provide a Centre for the performance of
music, drama and dancing, exhibition of works of art and craft and for the
holding of meetings for discussion of matters of literary, historical, scientific
or educational interest or importance. KCC-NT is the nation’s oldest state
cultural institution and is currently administered under the Ministry of
Sports, Culture and Heritage.
KCC-NT
is a distinguished International Centre for cultural reference and creative
expression that makes huge contribution to the Kenyan economy through its
cultural programs. This is achieved through safeguarding, promoting,
celebrating and developing culture, arts and creativity through high quality
performances and festivals. Its perations, management and services are guided
by good governance, including professionalism, uprightness, including transparency and
accountability, inclusiveness, diversity and equity.
KCC-NT boasts of largest proscenium stage in Kenya, the Kenya National
Theatre. This is the organization’s most visible and valuable asset, it is also
nicknamed “the Shrine”. All outstanding Kenyan theatre artists trace their
roots from this space. Other facilities include; Ukumbi Mdogo, Cheche
Gallery, Dance Studio, Rehearsal spaces as well as outdoor spaces Mugumo Courtyard that provides
adequate space for show performance, rehearsal, exhibition and meeting venues.
As part of talent development and contribution to the creative economy sector, KCC-NT has the following as part of its core activities; Performances After Lunch (PAL), a talent spotting and nurturing platform, Ngoma na Sarakasi, Fireside Fridays, Training programmes that cut across all artistic genres, Artistic competitions that keep the theatre vibrant, Nationwide creative economy workshops that equip artists with important knowledge pertaining their IP rights among others.