The Theatre Company of Kenya and August 7th Memorial Trust invite you for the Launch of Heroes for Peace with renowned Kenyan Athletes. The day will be highlighted by a gripping performance of our Fire by Ten Touring show 2013/2014 Kimbia; five short plays based on the thrills, temptations, desires and fears of Kenyan Athletes
SHOW DATE: Monday, 20th, October, 2014
VENUE: August 7th Memorial Park
TIME: 10:00am( Show starts at 12noon)
Cost of Tickets: Kes 200 for kids and 500 for adults
For tickets please contact Liz Enane on 0728848137 or Annbel 0722 323 302
Synopsis of Kimbia:
The world knows Kenya as a running nation. Since its inception in the 1950’s, athletics has grown into a nationalist sport- a symbol of national unity and pride. Kenyan runners are loved and admired worldwide. However, little is known about them as people and what they go through to achieve such great heights. In order to tell the story of the athletes, The Theatre Company of Kenya has developed, in close consultation with the actual runners, a brand new performance called ‘Kimbia’, which literally means, “run”. ‘Kimbia’ is an exciting, innovative and collaborative theatrical show about the life and times of Kenyan athletes.The five plays that make up ‘Kimbia’ are:
1. The Race by Cajetan Boy,
2. When the Door Opens by Joseph Murungu,
3. Just a Man by Edward Nthiga,
4. Doping by Ogutu Muraya,
5. Usiguskong (which means ‘Don’t Look Back’) by Joseph Gichinga.
Directed by Liz Enane and Mido Dembede. Original music composed and arranged by the cast and directors. Movement and dance choreography by Joseph Gichinga.
All actors are, just like the runners, Kenyan talent, professionally trained at facilities of The Theatre Company around the country.
For a short preview have a look at the following link: https://vimeo.com/786078