The Gabonese National Theatre will present its flagship play, "Le Coup de la Libération", on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at the Centre de lecture et d'animation culturelle (CLAC) in Tchibanga, the capital of Nyanga Province in southwestern Gabon. This is part of the theatre's inter-provincial tour, which aims to bring the play to people in the country's interior. The play is being presented under the auspices of the Ministry of Youth, Sports, Cultural Promotion, and Arts.
The play commemorates a significant moment in Gabon's history - the peaceful takeover of power by the military on August 30, 2023. The event marked a turning point in the country's history, and the play seeks to revive the memory of this moment through a theatrical performance. The director of the National Theatre, Étienne Nzigou Kounda, has invited the people of Tchibanga and the wider Nyanga region to attend the play and relive this historic moment.
The inter-provincial tour is one of the theatre's initiatives to promote access to live performances and share Gabon's cultural heritage with people across the country. The tour is expected to conclude in the Woleu-Ntem province and then in the Estuaire province, Libreville, after Tchibanga. The play is part of a broader effort to promote Gabon's cultural identity and share it with the rest of Africa and the world.
The play's presentation in Tchibanga is one of the final stages of the first phase of the inter-provincial tour. The event is expected to draw a large audience from the local community and beyond. The theatre's initiative has been welcomed by the Ministry of Youth, Sports, Cultural Promotion, and Arts, which is responsible for promoting the country's cultural heritage.
The play is also linked to the celebration of the "Journée de la Libération", which is commemorated every August 30 in different provinces across the country. This year's celebration was held in the Ogooué-Ivindo province, following previous events in Tchibanga and Libreville. The play seeks to promote a sense of national unity and shared identity.
The National Theatre's director, Étienne Nzigou Kounda, has expressed his hope that the play will help to promote a sense of national pride and shared history. He has invited people to attend the play and experience a significant moment in Gabon's history. The play is expected to be a memorable experience for the audience.
The presentation of "Le Coup de la Libération" in Tchibanga marks an important milestone in the National Theatre's inter-provincial tour. The event is a testament to the theatre's commitment to promoting Gabon's cultural heritage and sharing it with people across the country. The play's message is expected to resonate with audiences in Tchibanga and beyond.
Key points
- The play commemorates the peaceful takeover of power by the military on August 30, 2023.
