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New Play Teaches Kids Nature and Activism Through Adventure

3/2/2026

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Story summary

Tatenda Naomi Matsvai’s new play for children aged three to eight intertwines two stories.
The first tale follows Paida Moyo defending her Zimbabwean kingdom and rescuing a lioness.
The second follows Bettie on a quest to save an oak from a council car-park plan.
The play highlights nature and activism, with music, Shona language, and Bettie as a Lorax.
However, pacing is slow and scene changes are laborious, dampening dynamism.

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Story summary

Tatenda Naomi Matsvai’s new play for children aged three to eight intertwines two stories.
The first tale follows Paida Moyo defending her Zimbabwean kingdom and rescuing a lioness.
The second follows Bettie on a quest to save an oak from a council car-park plan.
The play highlights nature and activism, with music, Shona language, and Bettie as a Lorax.
However, pacing is slow and scene changes are laborious, dampening dynamism.