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What is the problem with ‘State of the Nation’?

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The play has a cast of contemporary stars from different groups.

The play has a cast of contemporary stars from different groups. PHOTO BY RACHEL MABALA 

By Edgar R. Batte

Posted  Saturday, November 3  2012 at  02:00

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A replay of an old stage production got the Media Council concerned but where is the line between art and politics?

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Ssegawa as director says he provided the script to the Media Council. He adds that they booked space at the National Theatre auditorium for a month which ended last weekend.

“We will be continuing with the usual weekend shows at Bat Valley starting this weekend,” he notes. Asked what there is a plan in case the law enforcers come in, he says: “We have talked to our lawyers and if we are stopped from accessing the venue then we shall stand at the gate. Our lawyers are ready to handle whatever comes up.”

rbatte@ug.nationmedia.com

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