Dates: September 23-25, 2011
Venue: Alliance Francaise
Times: Friday 6 & 8.30pm, Saturday 3,6 &8.30pm and Sunday 3& 6pm
Tickets: Advance Kshs 400, Gate Kshs 500
The Theatre Company annual membership
MEMBERSHIP OF THE THEATRE COMPANY DETAILS
COST: 1,000/-
DURATION: 1 calendar year from date of joining
DIRECT BENEFITS:
Free T shirt
Information about TTC Projects and associated activities
Entry to workshops and activities
Project Coordination by Susan Gitome, Membership Officer, Marketing Manager, Liz Enane. Keith Pearson, Managing Director, The Theatre Company.
Background of The Theatre Company
TTC has developed original performance work and trained performers throughout Kenya since 1999. As well as its work with written pieces, TTC has been instrumental in the development of the devised work technique. Voice of a Dream (2002) KigeziNdoto (2006), Githaa (2006 and still showing), Sauti Kimya (2009), Irodha Irodhi, (2010) and Shungwaaya (2011) were developed through the technique of engaging the experiences of the performers. All of our work is extremely mobile, flexible and proud of its Kenyan identity.
All TTC projects are open to all performers in Kenya, regardless of ethnicity, religion, gender or sexual orientation.
Benefits to Members
– Putting yourself on the market as a performers
– Exposure to new ideas, training methods and possibilities for development
– Advice and assistance from the seasoned professionals on TTC staff
– Opportunities to connect to mentorship programmes
Benefits to TTC
– Connecting to new performers
– Fulfilling our mandate to develop new and exciting Kenyan work by trained, professional performers
– channel work for professional performers and artists
Your sincerely,
Susan Gitome, Membership Officer, Liz Enane, Marketing Manager,
Keith Pearson, Managing Director, The Theatre Company.
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DANCE – An evening of support for the Solo & Duets Festival, Sep 21 2011 @ Alliance Francaise
This fundraising evening will be specially dedicated to the production and logistics for the upcoming 5TH NAIROBI FESTIVAL OF SOLOS AND
DUETS-19TH-29TH OCTOBER 2011. A time to meet the dance community, the fans, the audience of the previous four editions of the Nairobi festival of solos and duets, and the new friends and supporters out there.
This is a day that to share in the aspirations of a dance community like no other, to understand our goals and objective, and to discover first hand what has been that driving force.
There will be three dance performances • Poetry by Ndungi Githuku • Music by Mutinda • Video by DF-N • DF-N t-shirts on sale and many other little surprises on auction and raffle.
Dance Forum-Nairobi Team.
For tickets please contact the Dance Forum Nairobi under following numbers: 0734 413337, 0721 439920, 0722 895006
or email at info@danceforumnbi.com
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dance-Forum-Nairobi/134675309935122
www.danceforumnbi.com
Festival: StoryMoja Hay Festival, Sept. 15-18 2011 @ Railway Club Grounds
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Dates: September 15-18, 2011
Venue: Railway Club Grounds
Tickets: Kshs 500 Daily (Including a book) and Kshs 1000 seasonal ticket (3 days)
Tickets Available online: www.enrakenya.com and MPesa 0728 285 021
About
This is a Festival that brings together international writers and personalities to a temporary ’tent city’ in the heart of Nairobi where they celebrate stories, ideas, writing and contemporary culture through storytelling, music, books, live discussion forums, demonstrations, workshops, open mic sessions, debates, exhibitions, performances and competitions.
Festival Programme link: http://www.storymojahayfestival.com/programme/
Outspoken Presents ‘I AM’ Showcase, Sep 11 2011 @ Alliance Francaise
At Alliance Francaise, 1pm-8pm
This is a charity show with the main stars being incredibly talented students from the Kibera Girls Soccer Academy in a one of a kind poetry-play fusion.
All the poetry in the play was written by the students themselves and you can see for yourself it is worth attending:
This is a celebration of art and so throughout the day, there will be art for the world to see. This includes:
1. Innovative Jam sessions staring artists such as Stan and Checkmate Mido where you can witness new music being born;
2. New poetry will be performed (only for this event) from your favourite performers such as Kennet B and Pepe Haze
3. Art displays of wonderful pieces that you can tour, admire and purchase – You can even participate with our unique “I AM” signature board – where you can write, sketch, doodle whatever you want on this living art piece
4. Caricaturists present to capture your essence on paper live
(More artists and entertainment to be confirmed.)
After the main show – there will be a cocktail hour where you can mingle and, with your ticket comes one free drink and some snacks. Food and drinks will be available throughout the day as well access to the attractions at Museum. The event starts at three with tons to do so you can bring family and friends.
Tickets for the FULL day of performances are only 500/- advance and 700/- on the door.
Tickets can be bought via the number 0720569448.
Performance/Concert: The Wind from Dunhuang, Sept. 8 2011 @ University of Nairobi (Taifa Hall)
Friendly performance of China Gansu Arts Troupe to African Countries
Date: September 8, 2011
Venue: University of Nairobi (Taifa Hall)
Time: 7pm
Entry: Free
Presented by: Gansu Provincial Bureau of Culture, China
Performed by: Lanzhou Ensemble of Song and Dance, China
Programme
1. Dance: Raise your Bridal Veil
2. Female Solo: A Glass of Good Wine
3. Female Group Dance: The Love Song of Kangding
4. Play the Matouqin: 1. A thousand horses are galloping ahead 2. Sing a spring song in pasture
5. Female Group Dance: The Green Peacock
6. Male Dance Group: Happy Tibetians
7. Selections from the dance drama of ‘Dreams for Dunhuang’: Pipa Dance
8. Male Solo: Zhuoma
9. Female Trio Dance: Shao Duoli
10. Acrobatic Shows
11. Dance: Goddess of Mercy with Thousand Hands
12. Unique Skill in Sichuan Opera: Change Faces
13. Group Dance: Civil Wind
Play & Performances: Weekend Breaks, Sept. 2-17 2011 @ The Professional Centre
Dates: September 2-17, 2011
Venue: The Professional Centre (Phoenix Players)
Time: Wed-Fri 7pm, Sat. 3 & 17 6pm and Sun 4 & 11 3pm & 6pm
Tickets: Kshs 500
Contacts: +254 20 221 2661 or 222 5506 & 0729 913 425
Student Nights every Thursday: Buy 1 ticket at Ksh. 300 and get 1 Free. (Only those with school ID’S are eligible for the offer)
This is a hilarious comedy that will keep cracking you up. An enjoyable weekend break evolves into an opportunity to release pent up emotions and frustrations of a lifetime
Godber combines biting humour with serious intent in this play.
Cast includes: Likarion Wainaina,Joshua Mwai and Esther Mundia.
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Auditions: Conservatoire’s Musical – Kismet, Sept. 10 2011 @ Kenya Cultural Centre
AUDITIONS FOR THE CONSERVATOIRE’S 2011 MUSICAL – KISMET
DATE: SATURDAY 10TH SEPTEMBER 2011
VENUE: THE KENYA CONSERVATOIRE OF MUSIC
(KENYA CULTURAL CENTRE – OPPOSITE THE FAIRMONT NORFOLK, HARRY THUKU ROAD)
ABOUT KISMET
Kismet is one of the Arabian Nights tales. The story tells of a very poor and very cunning poet whose daughter falls in love with the Caliph (king). The musical is based on a play by Edward Knoblock and its libretto was written by Charles Lederer and Luther Davis. The music was written by Robert Wright and George Forrest based on a theme composed by Alexander Borodin
WHO CAN AUDITION? Anyone from age 7!
AUDITION CATEGORIES
One can audition for one of the following roles:
• Main part
• Chorus/ supporting cast
• Dancing
AUDITION DETAILS
MAIN ACTORS
These people take the parts that are crucial to the plot of the story. The ability to sing well is of great importance.
Audition Time: From 10:30 am (registration closes at 12: 30 pm)
Requirements
• Sing a short song of your choice in any style without any accompaniment.
• Prepare a 3 to 5 minute one-man act based on any theme you wish.
CHORUS/ SUPPORTING CAST
These people sing the chorus parts of the musical and also do some minimal acting e.g. in crowd scenes. They also do some dancing.
Audition Time: From 2 pm (registration closes at 4 pm)
Requirements
• Sing a short song of your choice in any style without any accompaniment.
DANCERS
These need to be accomplished dancers. They will do some acting but will not do any singing.
Audition Time: From 2 pm (registration closes at 4 pm)
Requirements
• Prepare a 3 to 5 minute dance routine in a style of your choice and with your own selection of music. We will provide a CD player but you need to provide your own CD with your selected music.
• You do not need to audition to sing.
Please note that auditions take place on a first come first served basis.
For any enquiries, email programmes@conservatoire.co.ke or 0732 271 576/ 0720 962 288
The Conservatoire is now also on YouTube!!! Find our channel – KEConservatoire to view videos. You can also view videos on the home page of our website.
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Digital Performance & Art: DIGITALIZE ME!, Sept. 1 2011 @ The Loft
*** A DIGITAL EXPERIENCE ***
SHOWCASING THE BEST OF NAIROBI’S DIGITAL PERFORMANCE & ART IN AWARENESS OF DIGITAL DEVELOPMENT!
FASHION COLLECTIONS BY ANNE ADERO, DZAME, RED GEKKO & supporting designers including ISHANI CULTURE and KATUNGULU – CATWALK KENYA WINNER
~PERFORMING : CAMP MULLA & GBO (Golden Boy Odongo) ~
## DIGITAL ART : KBOSS & others ##
DJ’s include: |BnB Brothers|DJ Hypnotiq|DJ LeeVon |DJ Protege
*** mixing the greatest DIGITAL ERA MUSICAL SOUNDS ***
CHEAP DRINKS |100/= vodka| 150/=Sambuca| 200/=Tequila
DANCERS, ENTERTAINMENT, RAFFLE PRIZES & much more …
** Bringing together and networking those with a similar interest in ALL THINGS INTER-TECH, BLOGGING, SOCIAL MEDIA – and the DIGITAL FUTURE within Kenya : to make a difference **
Come party your ASS OFF for a good cause! Experience the DIGITAL ADVENT in KENYA & raise awareness of those who have lack of DIGITAL CONNECTIVITY in Rural Kenya & how this is affecting their lives!!
** TICKETS 500/= @ door | 1500/= V.I.P **
Tickets available @ UNITE (junction) and on delivery : also @ the door.
LIMITED VIP ONLY 50 TICKETS. INCLUDES – VIP area| 50 % off Bottles| FREE SISHA | Table Service all night long.
{{{ STANDARD ENTRY : Includes 1 free raffle // self service }}}
****** GUEST APPEARANCE: Judge Ibrahim Mohammad ******
100 % ticket proceeds are going towards www.itskills4ruralkenya.org : go on to this website to find out more about what IT SKILLS 4 RURAL KENYA is aiming to achieve!
— IT SKILLS 4 RURAL KENYA —
BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN URBAN & RURAL KENYA – ONE NIGHT TO AID 2,000,000 RURAL KENYANS with access to computers and IT SKILLS. EVERY KENYAN DESERVES THE RIGHT TO KNOWLEDGE – WE ARE EMPOWERING THOSE IN RURAL KENYA with economic sustainability!!!!!!!
IN LINE WITH THE UNITED NATIONS MILLENIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS, ACCESS TO COMPUTERS & THE INTERNET COULD SIGNIFICANTLY CONTRIBUTE TO:
1. Eradicate extreme poverty & hunger
2. Achieve universal & primary education
3. Promote gender equality & empower women
4. Reduce Child Mortality
5. Improve maternal health
6. Combat HIV/AIDS malaria & other
7. Ensure environmental stability
Read more info @: www.itskills4ruralkenya.org
Proudly supported by the :The Afya Kenya Foundation.
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