The National Cultural Foundation
West Terrace,
St. James, Barbados
246-417-6610
Arts & Culture – Theatre Arts
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A Teacher’s Truth, Spoken Aloud
When Samantha Julien stepped onto the NIFCA stage to share her spoken word piece 1260, she carried with her far more than a poem. She carried the collective exhaustion, pride, frustration, and deep, unshakable calling of hundreds of Barbadian teachers whose daily realities often go unseen. A Spanish teacher at Parkinson Memorial School ...
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Running for NIFCA Gold
When Jennifer Walker first stepped into the world of creatives, it did not begin under bright stage lights but rather in the quiet corners of curiosity. As a child, she was captivated by performing arts and the stories of the world unfolding on television screens and it was that early ...
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Finding Her Voice
At 38, when many settle into routine, Nakita Thomas was quietly wrestling with a feeling she could no longer ignore. “I had reached a point where I felt like I was merely existing and surviving and I wanted more,” she said. Animated, expressive and long drawn to music, poetry and performance, she found herself stuck — until her ...
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Turning Pain into Purpose
When Odane Bartley steps on stage, something powerful happens. Known to audiences as Prynce OB, the Jamaica-born, Barbados-based performer brings an authenticity that fuses vulnerability with hope, a sound and spirit that resonate deeply with anyone who has ever struggled and risen again. For Bartley, music was never just a ...
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All-Stars of the Arts Take the Stage at NIFCA Performing Arts Gala
The stage is set for an unforgettable evening of artistry and excellence when the National Cultural Foundation (NCF) presents the NIFCA Performing Arts Gala this Sunday, November 16th, 2025, from 6 p.m. at the Garfield Sobers Gymnasium. The Gala marks the grand finale of this year’s National Independence Festival of ...
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NIFCA 2025 Performing Arts Calendar Showcases the Best of Barbadian Talent
The National Cultural Foundation (NCF) has officially unveiled the NIFCA Performing Arts Calendar for 2025, setting the stage for a vibrant season of artistic excellence under the banner “The Tradition of Excellence Continues.” The highly anticipated semi-finals, which began on October 10 at Combermere School, have already seen performers from ...
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Creativity Takes Centre Stage at NIFCA Performing Arts Semi-Finals
The stage is set for a weekend of extraordinary local talent as the 2025 NIFCA Performing Arts Semi-Finals take over The Combermere School from Friday, October 10 to Sunday, October 12. Each evening from 6 p.m., audiences will experience an exciting mix of dance, theatre and music, featuring both fresh ...
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The New Online Theatre Repository is Live – Explore the Poetry Project Today!
Are you ready to dive deeper into your CXC English B studies? We’ve got something special for you!Visitwww.ncf.bb and explore a curated collection of captivating poetry videos designed to bring new life to studying poetry! These videos are perfect for enhancing your understanding of poetry, helping you connect with the themes, emotions, and rhythms of ...
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REGISTRATION IS EXTENDED FOR ICH DRAMA!
You now have until Sunday, January 12 to get your registrations in for the NCF’s Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) Drama in the Community Training Workshops, taking place from January 18 to April 27, 2025. Register today!
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