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Topic: Musical

Index One musical returns in Mombasa with fresh twist on Nyokabi Macharia's story

By Anjellah Owino   2026-04-11 11:07:55

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.

From Mukurwe wa Nyagathanga to stage, 'Gikuyu na Mumbi' musical retells Kikuyu origins

By Anjellah Owino   2026-04-03 15:25:34

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.

Student performers bring anti-apartheid musical 'Sarafina' back to life

By Anjellah Owino   2026-03-29 12:50:26

Igiza Arts Production and Kirawa Road School stage Sarafina! on April 3, with students bringing the iconic anti-apartheid musical to life.

'Matatu Musical' wows audiences in sold-out Kenya National Theatre debut

By Boniface Mithika   2026-02-01 09:37:54

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.

Wangari Mathai, Matatu Musical, Redemption: Theatre shows you shouldn't miss

By Anjellah Owino   2026-01-18 10:02:54

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 hosts 2-day extravaganza in musical homecoming to Kisumu

By Molly Chebet   2025-12-22 14:53:38

Coster Ojwang returns to Kisumu for a two-day extravaganza that feels less like a performance and more like a homecoming.