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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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I also want to acknowledge the shock, disbelief, sense of betrayal and struggle to understand “Why me?” that so many will be experiencing. The forces driving the need for change have nothing to do with your passion, dedication, ability or whether there was value in what you contributed. You have served Canada and Canadians proudly, faithfully and well. Understanding how such dissonant things all can be true at the same time will be a seemingly impossible task. Read More
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