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Hosted by Circus Zambia
Event Info
Circus Zambia | Friday 11, Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 December 2026
After captivating audiences across the UK and Ireland with 5-star reviews, AFRONAUTS is back in Lusaka!
A cosmic collision of theatre, circus and space adventure!
Written and directed by Gift Chansa and Adam McGuigan, in collaboration with Wake the Beast, AFRONAUTS is inspired by the extraordinary true story of Zambia’s 1960s space programme and the visionary Edward Mukuka Nkoloso.
Combining breathtaking acrobatics, contemporary circus, theatre, music and dance, AFRONAUTS takes audiences on an unforgettable journey of ambition, imagination and adventure.
A celebration of dreaming big and believing that anything is possible!
Have you seen AFRONAUTS before? Come and experience the adventure all over again!
Rachel Barlow – Theatre Weekly (4.5 stars).
"This cosmic clash of circus, theatre, music and dance tells Zambia’s true story of hope, courage and the kind of audacity that can take you all the way to the moon… or at least make you believe you could."
Don't miss AFRONAUTS – a uniquely Zambian story that will take you to the stars! 🌍🚀
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