— Feb, 19-21, 2026

Nzinga
— Adult Production

This show is performed in French, with English surtitles. Have a look down below to the specific performances with English surtitles! 👇

A theatrical saga, in the style of African tale-tellers

Coproduced by Centre de Théâtre d’Aujourd’hui and Théâtre de La Sentinelle

Presented by Théâtre de la Vieille 17

Written by Marie Louise Mumbu, Alexis Diamond & Tatiana Zinga Botao

Directed by Albertine M. Itela

Performed by Tatiana Zinga Botao

SYNOPSIS

Born in Congo, Tatiana Zinga Botao grew up in Brussels before moving to Quebec.

As an adult, she discovered that she shares her name with a queen who ruled over a vast African territory in the 17th century. Alone on stage, the artist reconstructs the ancestral thread that connects her to her ancestor, following the Congo-Belgium-Canada triangle that she herself has traveled.

For an adult audience, ages 16 and up.
Running time: 65 min

Watch the teaser!