Index One, a biographical musical on Nyokabi Macharia, opens in Mombasa on April 11 with a tighter script, new scenes, and an intimate staging tailored to a new audience and coastal influences.
Gìkùyù na Mumbi, a historical musical that traces the origin of the Kikuyu people, opened on stage on April 2 and runs until April 5 at the Kenya National Theatre.
Igiza Arts Production and Kirawa Road School stage Sarafina! on April 3, with students bringing the iconic anti-apartheid musical to life.
Matatu, the first stage production of the year at KNT, received critical acclaim for its musical journey through Kenya’s political history, art, activism, and African cultural music.
From Wangarĩ Maathai’s inspiring story and political satire to coastal taarab storytelling and Valentine’s comedy, Kenya’s theatre scene is set to showcase a rich mix of productions.
Coster Ojwang returns to Kisumu for a two-day extravaganza that feels less like a performance and more like a homecoming.