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Publication Date: January 15, 2026 - 16:09

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Playwright with Ottawa roots showcases 1st piece at NAC

January 15, 2026

A new Canadian play premiered on the NAC stage this week, written by and starring a former drama student from Ottawa's own Canterbury High School. Copperbelt is the first play written by Toronto actress Natasha Mumba, who was born in Zambia and arrived in Ottawa as a teenager. CBC's Sandra Abma shares her story.



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