Play: Real Eyes See Through, Jun 4-5 2011 @ National Theatre
The Chief receives an invitation to the wedding of the son of the colonial Governor of Tanganyika. The seemingly good News however comes with a condition; royal attire required. His view of royalty is obviously different from the whites so he finds himself in a state of confu sion. Only his court of advisors can come to his aid in such a time as this. This is more so because they are made of the cream of the land…
Play: Men Are From Kenya, Women Are From Pluto, May 31 – Jun 5 2011 @ Alliance
Men Are From Kenya, Women Are From Pluto
Women always worry about the things that men forget; Men always worry about the things that women remember. Are these two really from the same planet? The whole world knows that there are only 8 planets after 9th one, Pluto, was removed. What is this about a new ninth planet called Kenya?
With this unforgivably hilarious original comedy, Heartstrings Kenya will unveil what has become the 9th planet: Kenya.
Comedy: Men Are From Kenya, Women Are FromPluto
Directors: Sammy Mwangi and Victor Ber
Conceptualized by: Dan Ndambuki aka Churchill
Dates: 31st May, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th June 2011
Times: 6.30pm weekdays, 3 & 6.30pm weekends
Venue: Alliance Française de Nairobi
Charges: 500/=
For Reservations call 0721 608 656
Play: Don’t Misunderstand Me, May 20 – Jun 4 2011 @ Phoenix Players
Don’t Misunderstand Me – a light farce by Patrick Cargill
PREMIERS THIS FRIDAY!! FRI 20TH MAY 2011- TO SAT 4TH JUNE 2011
Phoenix Theatre, Professional Centre, Parliament Road.
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday @ 7p.m, Saturday 21st & 28th @ 6pm Sunday 29th @ 4:00 pm and Saturday 4th @ 3 & 6pm
Students Night! every Thursday! buy one ticket at Ksh 300 and get another free! (for Students with valid Identification)
To book call box office on 222 55 06 and 0729 913425 Mpesa Accepted.
Email bookings: info@phoenixtheatre.co.ke
Charles (Samson Psenjen) takes an annual trip to New York, extends the trip by two weeks and comes back home with a certain “spring” in his step. His wife Margery (Joan-Nimu Kanja) tries to find out why.
Robert ( Likarion Wainaina), Charles’s brother, has just re-married after surviving a terrible marriage and brings his new wife to Charles’ for introductions.
An unexpected visitor arrives and completely distorts the evening. Mistaken identities, names, purposes- all create a laugh-a-line farce!
Also starring Darshani Haria (last seen in Changing Generations) as Jaynie, and Fridah Muhindi (Juliet in Romeo & Juliet) as Jane.
Performance: Home Coming, Jun. 4 2011 @ Braeburn Theatre
Date: June 4, 2011
Venue: Braeburn Theatre
Time: 7pm
Tickets: Shs.1,000
5th Kinanda Arts Festival, May 29 2011 @ Kifaru Gardens
Date: May 29, 2011
Venue: Kifaru Gardens
Directions: Goggle maps
Time: 1.45pm- 6.30pm
Tickets: Kshs 200 (Children under 12 come in free)
The Nairobi Kinanda Arts Festival is a monthly Arts extravaganza of music, poetry, visual art, creative writing, spoken word, film and street art offerings.
This festival happens over a single weekend, the last Sunday Afternoon, every month (mark in your calendars).
The May Edition of the Nairobi Kinanda Arts Festival (#kinandafest5) falls on the 29th May 2011; in this edition the usual bricolage of great music, spoken word from two critically acclaimed poets i.e Adelle and Rigga, all these adding to the carnival atmosphere that is the Nairobi Kinanda Arts Festival.
The festival has also added a GALLERY: an addition to this month’s and future editions of the festival. They have invited two of the East Africa’s Visual finest visual artists to showcase their work photographers : Mutua Matheka (@truthslinger) and Steve Kitoto (@stevekitos)
Expect: To enjoy great music, poetry , food, street art (Mind you there are great discounts on CDS, arts memorabilia) and great company
Music Performances by: Aaron Rimbui, Dee (Diana Nduba), Ma3 and Michele Ongaro
Poetry Spoken Word performances by: Adele and Riggah
Gallery Exhibition by: Truth Slinger (Mutua Matheka) & Stive Kitots
Play: Marry me by Force, May 22 2011 @ Professional Centre
Date: May 22, 2011
Venue: Professional Centre, Parliament Rd
Time: 3 & 6pm
Tickets: Advance Kshs 400 Gate Kshs 500
More info call: 0720 033 549/0728 713 708
A hilarious comedy where Ongwero hides behind his traditions to inherit Teresia, his late brother’s wife by force but Teresia’s sister is determined to stop him!
Written by Ismael M. Akango, Directed by Omosh/Alenga and produced by Stephen Ndirangu
Embracing Diversity: An Art and Dance Exhibition, May 21 2011 @ 2nd Parklands Ave
Art without Borders Kenya & Pamoja Dance Group invites you to an Art & Dance Exhibition for a great cause*
Date: May 21, 2011
Venue: 2nd Parklands, Off Limuru Rd-(Formerly RaMoMa)
Time: 1-6pm
Tickets: Kshs 100 Adults & Kshs 50 Children under 15
* All admission fees and 20% of all art sales will go towards Art without Borders Kenya’s Community Programmes and Pamoja Dance Group.
Embracing Diversity is an art and dance exhibition hosted by Art Without Borders Kenya and Pamoja Dance Group. Art Without Borders Kenya is a local organization that provides art lessons and art therapy programs to the local community and to children in Kenyatta National Hospital, children’s homes, and slum-based schools. Pamoja Dance Group is a contemporary dance group composed of people with and without physical disabilities.
Click on the flyer of the event to visualize it in full size.
Concert/Ballet: Season 5- The Crown of Russian Ballet, May 21-23 2011 @ Safari Park Hotel & Alliance
Embassy of the Russian Federation in Kenya Presents
Season 5: The Crown of Russian Ballet
Dates: May 21-23, 2011
Venues: Safari Park Hotel & Casino (May 21-22, 2011) and Alliance Française (May 23, 2011)
Date: May 21, 2011
Venue: Safari Park Hotel & Casino
Time: 1900Hrs
Tickets: (Dinner & Performance) Adults Kshs 4000, Children (4-12yrs) Kshs 2000
Performance ONLY (2030Hrs) Adults Kshs 1500, Children (4-12yrs) Kshs 1000
Performance: A. Glazunov-Raymonda, P.Tchaikovsky-Swan Lake Act 3, M. Ravel-Bolero
Date: May 22, 2011
Venue: Safari Park Hotel & Casino
Time: 1300Hrs (Ballet Matinee)
Tickets: (Lunch & Performance-1300Hrs) Adults Kshs 4000, Children (4-12yrs) Kshs 2000
Performance ONLY (1500Hrs) Adults Kshs 1500, Children (4-12yrs) Kshs 1000
Special Performance for Families & Children: Arvo Part Time, A. Borodin-Prince Igor, Polodvtsian Dances, Excerpts from world famous ballets
Date: May 23, 2011
Venue: Alliance Francaise
Time: 1900Hrs
Tickets: Adults Kshs 1200, Children (4-12yrs) Kshs 600
Performances: F. Chopin-Les Sylphides (Chopiniana), Gala Performances of the best of classical ballets
Art Director: A. Aleksidze-Grogol, Chereographer-A. Emelianov
Tickets Available from : Russian Embassy-0722 705 037, 2728700, 0701017172. Alliance-340054/79. Safari Park-36330000/3137, 8562222
Concert: Ngoma Kikwetu, May 7, 2011 @ Kenya National Theatre
Ngoma Kikwetu invites you to the Kenya National Theatre Concert Hall for a matchless celebration of Kenya’s rich musical and dance heritage.
Featured artists include: Tafii Dancers, Nyota Afrika and Bakulutu Afrikan Entertainers.
Date: May 7, 2011
Venue: Kenya National Theatre, Concert Hall
Time: 3-5pm
Tickets: Kshs 200 at the gate
Be a part of this celebration of Kenyans’ rich musical and dance heritage!