Play: Fire By Ten, May 18 2012 @ Kenya National Theatre
Fire By Ten 2012 featuring thrilling original plays by 5 Kenyan writers (James Gathitu,Tony Mboyo,Ogutu Muraya,Ciru Naomi and Sharon Nanjosi) will showcase new Kenyan talent. The cast of 6 includes Sylvia Namusassi, Anthony Mido, Ciinju Muiruri, Kevin Amwoma, Gilbert Squich and Mary Kathomi.The show was directed by One of Kenya’s most experienced actresses Lydiah Gitachu assisted by Robin Denault, Keith Pearson and Sharon Nanjosi.
Where: Kenya National Theatre
When: Friday, May 18, 2012 6:30pm
Theatre and Performances: Right You Are ( if You Think You Are), May 4-19, 2012 @ Phoenix Players
Phoenix Players & The Italian Institute of Culture present;
Right You Are( if You Think You Are). A situational comedy by Luigi Pirandello directed by Millicent Ogutu
Opening Night: May 4, 2012
Time: 7pm
Venue: Phoenix Players, Professional Centre
Dates: May 5-19, 2012
Times: Wed-Fri 7pm, Sat 6pm and Sat 19 (3 & 6pm)
Tickets: Kshs. 650.
Student nights: Every Thursday. Buy 1 ticket @ Ksh. 400 and get 1 Free.
SYNOPSIS
A government official is deployed to a small town where everyone knows everything about everybody! He has, in tow, a wife and his mother-in-law. Peculiarly he houses both women separately and nobody gets to see his wife who is permanently ensconced in a fifth floor apartment. The tongues begin to wag as Pirandello plays on the fickleness of the human being when faced with a situation they do not understand!
Play: The History Box, May 5-20 2012 @ National Museum
Your Broke Husband has no idea you had a secret stash running into the millions. And he stumbles upon your bank statement- You?…#HistoryBox
Wife’s phone is out of charge and so she asks to use your phone to send an urgent text. Just as you give her the phone you receive a text message and she opens it and it reads “Morning Handsome, I got the money. Thanks dear.” You…#HistoryBox
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Dates: 3 consecutive weekends in May 2012
May 5th & 6th, 12th & 13th, 19th & 20th
Times: (two shows) 3pm and 6 pm
Venue: National museum of Kenya -Louis Leakey hall
Tickets are 500ksh, and they’re available at the National museum of Kenya or at Wakestar bookshop, Koinange Street – next to Bata.
Call 0725 040 951
Written by Seth Busolo
Directed by Sarah Rimbui
Produced by Daisy Busolo
Play/Thriller: Dirty Sex Money, May 3-6 2012 @ Alliance
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This is a hilarious comedy Thriller by Larry Beghel , directed by Mbeki Mwalimu and Produced by Abuto Eliud.
Dates: May 3-6, 2012
Venue: Alliance Francaise
Time: Thursday 3rd May, Friday 4th May, Saturday 5th at 3, 6 & 8pm and on Sunday 6th May at 3 & 6pm.
Tickets: Kshs 500 and offer of advance tickets at Kshs 400 available till Tuesday 1st May at only Kshs400 at Assanand’s Music Shop (1st fl 8to8) Mall, and Alliance Francaise.
For bookings/Mpesa-0726524124/0728130134 zap: 0734524124 or call 0202025811. fcakenya@gmail.com
PS: This play is unsuitable For younger patrons below 18 years due to adult theme.
This is a witty and intelligently crafted hilarious thriller that will definitely keep you on the edge of your seat. Corruption is high on the agenda as everyone is double crossing everyone else in an attempt to acquire a very large amount of money by a perfect murder plot!
Comedy: The Hot Sea with Wilfred & Allan, Apr. 28 2012 @ Alliance
Heartstrings Kenya/Laugh Industry presents the Hot Seat;
Date: Apr. 28 2012
Venue: Alliance Francaise Gardens
Time: 7pm
Tickets: Kshs 500 (0721 608 656)
Performance: Cut Off My Tongue, Apr 28 2012 @ Braeburn Theatre
Sitawa Namwalie presents the return of her highly acclaimed production Cut Off My Tongue, based on her poetry anthology published by Storymoja. Mark your diaries from now for an evening that will leave you entertained, challenged, invigorated and even understood.
“It’s a modern classic and needs to be seen especially now when her topics are so timely and relevant” Business Daily
Play/Performance: Sprachkosmonauten, Apr 21 2012 @ Goethe-Institute
Being a multilingual country, Kenya is home to over 60 languages. This variety reflects the population that consists of many ethnic and linguistic groups. Apart from their mother tongues, Kenyans learn English and Kiswahili in school, and sometimes foreign languages such as German and French. Handling different languages, dialects and slangs is therefore a part of many Kenyans’ every-day life. Young people especially often find new ways to express themselves as language is and always will be a dynamic construct.
To find out how important different languages are in the lives of young people in Kenya, the Goethe-Institut is currently offering a one-week workshop “Sprachkosmonauten” to selected German language students.
Edda Holl and Helfried Schmidt, both drama teachers, are leading the workshop helping students to find interesting and inspiring ways of dealing with languages. As a final highlight, the result of their work will be shown to the public at the Goethe-Institut in form of a play.