Poison Ivy

Play: Poison Ivy, Feb. 8-10, 2013 @ Alliance Francaise

Poison Ivy
Wholesome Entertainment is excited to be having their first play early in the year. A dramatic and captivating play, dubbed POISON IVY.

Dates: Friday 8th Feb, Sat 9th Feb, Sun 10th Feb
VENUE: Alliance Francaise
TIME: Friday 8th Feb 6:30 p.m., Sat 9th Feb 3pm, Sat 9th Feb 6pm, Sun 10th Feb 3pm, Sun 10th Feb 6pm
Tickets: Kshs 500/= [Available at Alliance Francaise] To book/buy your tickets call 0725 040 951

Synopsis
They call her Cute Ivy… Pretty Ivy … Sweet Ivy … However Her Brothers wife calls Her …

POISON IVY. This is the story of a young married couple who’s bond is quickly tested by the intrusion of a sister.
From the creators of “Corporate Wife,” “History Box” and “Deputy Husband” Wholesome entertainment presents: POISON IVY

Written by: Seth Busolo
Directed by: Pauline Komu &
Produced by: Daisy Busolo, and Samuel Kyama

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Nairobi Orchestra Concerts, Feb. 16-17, 2013 @ Braeburn School – Lavington

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Nairobi orchestra concerts

Dates & Time
Saturday 16th february 7pm
Sunday 17th february 3pm
Venue: Braeside school – Muthangari Road, Lavington
Tickets: 700/- at the door and Students (with ID) & Senior Citizens 500/-

HISAISHI HOWL’S MOVING CASTLE
BRUCH VIOLIN CONCERTO
DEBUSSY PRELUDE A L’APRES-MIDI D’UN FAUNE
PROKOFIEV CLASSICAL SYMPHONY

Conductors: Levi Wataka, James Laight & José Muñiz
Soloist: Karis Crawford

Stori Za Mtaa

Performances: Stori za Mtaa, Feb. 17 2013 @ St. John’s Catholic Church – Korogocho

Stori Za Mtaa
On February 17th 2013, take an afternoon to listen to the views of the children.

Children and youth from the slums of Kawangware and Korogocho come together to speak about what is important to them and they can’t wait to have you as their audience at St, John’s Catholic Church in Korogocho.

From Kawangware we have an impressive drama based on the everyday experiences they face at home. We follow the story of 2 children from home and school and see their unique struggle, hopes and dreams.
The Children come from a community organization, Community Organisation Development Youths (CODY) and the drama project is facilitated by Maisha Yangu (www.maishayangu.com), an organization that aims to bring the views and ideas of children forward through art and drama.

The youth of Korogocho have been working on a few short documentaries, dances and art exhibitions through Smiles Africa, (www.smilesafrica.com) a local organization that encourages youth from all over the world to volunteer and intern within the community in a way that directly impacts issues in Korogocho.

The price of Ksh 500 you pay will help us invite more people from the community for the show, as well as make the 3 organisations involved work on more shows this year that encourage children from the slums and streets of Nairobi tell more of their stories through art music and drama.
We encourage you to book in advance for a one-of-a-kind show.

For more information and booking, call Leah – 0722 506 595 or Peter – 0723 547 747

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Kenyan Musical: Rohio & Juliet, Feb. 16-17 & 23-24, 2013 @ Braeburn Theatre – Gitanga Rd

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Synopsis
In a plantation there is usually the illusion of an idyllic farming group. However, beneath its deceptive exterior, the Chola’s plantation is everything but calm. The Cholas are uptight and feel entitled to the land and the people that work their land. The farm workers have little or no rights, until one of them becomes a lawyer, and their re-education begins. Then the unthinkable happens – he falls in love with his family’s masters’ daughter. What follows is a dramatic musical adventure full of humor and tragedy.

This is the story of Rohio & Juliet, a Kenyan story loosely based on Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, the classical romantic tragedy. The musical aptly tackles issues most pressing to Kenyans. As we gear towards elections these are issues that we cannot afford to ignore and this dramatic musical puts a mirror in front of us with full doses of laughter, excitement, choreographed dance and original music by the Mamlaka Hill Chapel Drama team. The musical captures the true issues that we continually face us Kenyans, and which most people will readily relate. Rohio & Juliet delivers a powerful message in a truly unique theatrical performance that is bound to leave us all with the potent choice – love or war?

Exhibition: Side Way Strokes by Salum Kambi, Until Feb. 15 2013 @ Banana Hill Art Gallery

Venue: Banana Hill Art Gallery
Exhibition Runs until: February 15, 2013

Tanzanian artist Salum Kambi is a self-taught artist, who learned his first skills in primary school, practising making portraits of a friend. He now uses his skills to express his social engagement.

“I love to paint women as I strongly feel that women in Africa sacrifice a lot for their families. They combine strength and perseverance, and lift their families out of hardship through their never-ending commitments.”