In 2002, Tuwangye acted in several plays at the National Theatre, including The Virgin, The Journeys, and A Jewel in Every Name.[3] He joined Theatre Factory in October 2003 and later appeared in Hand in Hand as Daudi and The Last King of Scotland as a politician's assistant.[4][citation needed] Tuwangye also joined Rock Point Radio, where he portrayed Deo and won a Voice Actor's Award before leaving in 2007.[5][3] He acted in the short film What Happened in Room 13[6] and co-founded Fun Factory Uganda in January 2010, serving as Communications Director and performing in Comedicine.[7][8]
Tuwangye appeared in Speak Out, which premiered on 21 January 2010,[9] and joined The Hostel in 2011 as Twine,[10] leaving in the following year after fee disputes.[citation needed] He was also part of Silent Voices,[11][12] The Play in 2012. In 2016, Tuwangye appeared as Dez in Queen of Katwe[13] and as Dj Kadanke in Rain.[14] In June 2018, he was among nine actors signed by the Development Channel to promote the African Child Poverty Alleviator Program.[15]
Music
In 2004, Tuwangye formed the VIP Modern Dance Troupe. In 2005, he wrote and recorded the song "Can't Live Without You," produced by Fenon Records.[16] The VIP Modern Dance Troupe later evolved into a music group and released "Tugendeyo." Following their third release, the group disbanded.[17] In 2015, Tuwangye released a single titled "What Should I Do?".[16]
Stand-up
In 2013, Richard performed as part of the acts celebrating Pablo's nine years in the comedy industry.[18] On 12 July 2019, he hosted his first solo comedy show, titled "Laugh Conquers All."[1][19][20]
Host
In March 2009, Tuwangye co-hosted the launch of NewFem contraceptive by the Uganda Health Marketing Group (UHMG) alongside Gloria Kasujja.[21] In May 2010, he emceed the Buzz Teeniez Awards ceremony.[22] In May 2018, he hosted Live Sipping Night at Racer's Bar, Bukoto, and in October 2018, he emceed Kenneth Mugabi's maiden concert, "Strings of My Soul."[23]
Personal life
Tuwangye is the second of five siblings, born to Enock and Hope Tuwangye.[1] He married Sharon Atwiine Kagarura on 3 June 2016.[24] The couple has two children.[25]
