Theatre/Drama: The House of Bernarda Alba, Oct. 14-29 2011 @ Phoenix Theatres Professional Centre

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Phoenix Players and The Embassy Of Spain Present:
The House Of Bernarda Alba
A Drama Of Women by Federico Garcia Lorca and directed By Millicent Ogutu

Opening: Friday, October 14 2011
Venue: Phoenix Theatres, Professional Centre
Tickets: Kshs 500

Dates: October 15- 29, 2011
Venue: Phoenix Theatres, Professional Centre
Tickets: Kshs 500 Student nights Every Thursday. Buy 1 ticket @ Ksh. 300 and get 1 Free. Only those with school ID’S are eligible for the offer.
Online booking: http://mpesaticketing.com/
Contacts: Telephone: +254 20 221 2661 or 222 5506 Cellphone: +254 729 913 425, Email: info@phoenixtheatre.co.ke and Web: www.phoenixtheatre.co.ke

NB: 28TH IS SOLD OUT

SYNOPSIS
After the death of her second husband, Bernarda Alba, a dominating woman, imposes a period of mourning on her household to last all of eight years! This has, apparently, been tradition in her family. Bernarda exerts an almost fanatically protective will over her daughters. She is preoccupied with ideas of honour and custom, in particular relating to the role of women in society, and is too proud to see the truth about her own five daughters aged between 21 and 40, whom she has shielded and controlled to an excessive degree and prohibited from any form of contact or relationship with all things male! The mourning period further isolates the daughters from the world around them, and tension mounts within the household.
Passion, anger, sibling rivalry and extreme jealousy haunts the characters in The House of Bernarda Alba…

For more info: Nick creations

Lamu Cultural Festival, Nov. 24–27 2011 @ Lamu

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Lamu Old Town is a unique and rare historical living heritage with more than 700 years of continuous settlement. Since its inscription as a World Heritage Site In 2001, the Lamu Cultural Promotion Group, a community based organization, has been presenting an annual cultural festival to celebrate the history and culture of this Swahili town. The three day festival showcases traditional dances, displays of handicraft and competitions on water and land (Swahili poetry, donkey races, dhow races) and musical performances. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the archipelago’s renowned cultural and natural heritage.

[Postponed] DJ set: Ronski Speed, Oct. 29 2011 @ Ngong Racecourse

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Update: This event has been cancelled – it is no longer taking place on Oct 29 2011 – more info on a new date to follow

CLUBARN at the Ngong Racecourse will be hosting this year’s Trick or Treat event in massive style. Expect a electric lighting display and the mind blowing 6:AM Sound System giving you thousands of watts of pure Dance Music fodder.

As usual, the dress code is strict this year. FANCY DRESS! Be creative and come out in your best costume to stand a chance to win lots of prizes.

Note: If you have difficulty making an outfit, you can hire one from Total Escapade, located inside Braeburn Prep School on Gitanga Road.

This year’s event will have a very German flavour as we welcome the master of Trance Music, #69th DJ in the world (www.djmag.net), DJ RONSKI SPEED. His first time ever in Nairobi, he is looking forward to meeting the Kenyan fans and blasting the night away with his exclusive 2 hour long set. Be warned, his elegant fusion of Tech Trance, Progressive, House, and Electro makes him one of the most sought after names in the industry.

He will receive support from 6:AM’s First Class: MIKHAIL KUZI, DJ K, DJ DRAZEN, JAHAWI and BARNEY BARROW. The local boys are known for putting on their signature performances so hold your breath for this one!

Tickets info will be out shortly.

Time: 9pm – 6am
Dress code: Fancy Dress

WE ID, NO ID NO ENTRY… Strictly 18+

No Re-entry until 2am

Management reserves the right of admission. Tickets purchased by underage persons will NOT guarantee entry and will not be refunded.

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Photographic Exhibition: Brothers in Arms, Oct. 6-16 2011 @ National Museum

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The African Union/United Nations Information Support Team invite you to the opening of Brothers in Arms, a photographic exhibition by Kate Halt, Stephen Mugambi, Emmanuel Mucunguzi, Jean Claude Mbayisenga and Baker Tumusime, portraying the work of AMISOM soldiers in Mogadishu in the promotion of peace and stability.

Read the review By Zihan Kassam | AfricanColours.com
Brothers in Arms: A Paradise Lost

Play: Minister karibu, Oct. 28-30, 2011 @ Michael Joseph Center

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Phoenix Players present Minister karibu by John Sibi-Okumu.

Opening Date: October 28, 2011
Venue: The Michael Joseph Center
Time: 7pm
Tickets: Kshs 1000
Online Booking: http://mpesaticketing.com/

Dates: October 29-30, 2011
October 29, 2011 @ 7:00pm [Kshs 1.000/-] October 30, 2011 @ 4:00pm [Adults Kes 800/- Children Under 14 Kes 400/-]

Contacts: Telephone: +254 20 221 2661 or 222 5506 Cell phone: +254 729 913 425, Email: info@phoenixtheatre.co.ke and Web: www.phoenixtheatre.co.ke

SYNOPSIS
In the run-up to the next general elections, the Opposition Parties’ Conference is the talk of the country. It is horse-trading time- and a motley collection of incumbent legislators, each with their own agenda- are bent on cobbling together a semblance of unity to secure their seats- and of course the hefty perks!
Key to this conference is Winston Churchill Matumbato- so called ‘Kingmaker’- who is supposedly a venerable political animal.

The meeting is being held at the Walevis’ Authentic African Hotelunder management of the proprietor- Mama Toto. The proceedings are followed keenly by her general factotum- Solo. The press are attracted to the conference like moths to a candle. The local press is represented by Pitbul Nteria, and the international angle is covered by Don Brother. However, it transpires that everything is not as it seems to everybody. This production sees the return to the Phoenix Stage of Ng’ang’a Kirumburu and Mwangi, and features David Opondoe [Propose Me!], Yriimo Mwaura [Duets], Bruce Makau [Romeo & Juliet] and Kevin Amwoma [Smile Orange], among others- including some fresh talent

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Classical Evenings Club presents: Kenyatta University Choir and Band, Oct 13 2011 @ Michael Joseph Centre, Safaricom

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This Thursday, October 13th, 2011, The Classical Evenings Club plays host to the Kenyatta University Choir and Band. This popular group, who have performed to rave reviews at previous evenings, will be performing at a different venue – The Michael Joseph Centre at Safaricom House, Waiyaki Way. A beautiful space to perform in. As always, entrance is free.