From the makers of; Strangers by Blood (2018), Mutual Misery (2018), Legally Insane (2018), Breathe I(2018),II(2019),III(2021), Free fall (2019) and many more,BACK TO BASICS is back with another riveting play.
Created by Mbeki Mwalimu,
Mbeki Mwalimu
MARKET PRICE explores the stark reality of children and young adults in low income areas whose only choice is to survive.
“We all have things we consider priceless, Family, Love, Innocence and Children. Now, consider someone ripping these away from you and there was nothing you could do about it and this became your forever life…
brace yourselvesfor another riveting play that will linger in your mind long after the curtains fall.” Back to Basics via Instagram.
Directed by Wakio Mzenge(County 49)
Wakio Mzenge
in her directorial debut, produced by Masuti Mwalimu and written by Saumu Kombo(Breathe III),MARKET PRICE features a renowned cast consisting of; Mwikali Mary (Breathe III),Vivian Gichuhi (Tapeli), Cosmas Kirui (Son of Agich), Wendy Jebet (Simba Bazenga), Chadota Sandra (Flash Squad), Mkamzee Mwatele (Mali), Basil Mungai (Click Click Bang), Nick Ndeda (18 Hours), Shiviske Shivisi (Disconnect), Nyokabi Macharia (Maempress) and Charles Stephen in charge of lighting.
Nick Ndeda
MARKET PRICE will be staged at the Jain Bhavan (Loresho Ridge next to Loresho Primary School) on December 3rd and 4th at 3pm and 6pm.
Set to reward exceptional talent in various spheres in the TV and Film Industry, the Kalasha International Film and TV awards is back this year in it’s 12th Edition
The Kalasha International Film and TV awards 2022 12th edition begins with the announcing of nominations of productions done throughout the year in various categories
FILM
BEST LEAD ACTOR
Basil Mungai – Click Click Bang
Elyas Muhamud – Gacal
Morris Mwangi – Baba Twins
Tim King’oo – Last Supper
Barkhad Abdi – Ayaanle
BEST LEAD ACTRESS
Nyokabi Macharia – Chaguo
Joyce Musoke – Wise Woman
Marianne Nungo – Last Supper
Mwanatunu Imam – Jaramandia
Violetta Ngina – Baba Twins
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
Ian Nyakundi – Click Click Bang
Brian Ogola – Chaguo
Andrew Muthure – Bargain Bride
Zubeir Mohammed – Gacal
Sammy Ukavi – Medicine Man
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Auudi Rowa – Chaguo
Annstella Karimi – Baba Twins
Amina Moha – Ayaanle
Sahara Mohammed – Zuena
Basro Dahir – Gacal
BEST SHORT FILM
Christmas Love
Last Supper
Mirror Mirror
Undugu
It Rained Again
BEST FEATURE FILM
Click Click Bang
Chaguo
Anti Social
Baba Twins
Ayaanle
BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE
Unwrapped
Stori Yangu
The Elephants of Selenkay
Tales from the Pandemic
BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT
Black Shines Brightest Stories
Kiswahili Kitukuzwe
Inyumba yu Mulogooli
Almost Somali
International Women’s Day Documentary for Malaria No More UK
In the year 2014,a program investing in and enabling theatre artists and projects by providing platforms, systems and resources for the growth of the theatre industry and the performing arts in general was born and was named the KENYA INTERNATIONAL THEATRE FESTIVAL (KITFest)
Spearheaded by Kevin Kimani (Founder)
Kevin Kimani
, Fedari Oyagi (Festival Director)
Fedari Oyagi
and Michael Pundo (CEO Kenya Cultural Center)
Michael Pundo
, KITFest provides a platform to showcase Kenyan theatre to the world and stimulate artists and audiences by bringing International theatrical performances to Kenya. The Festival is also geared towards a celebration of outstanding performances and productions while promoting diverse cultural practices. Theatre artists, practitioners and professionals have an ample opportunity to interact and show their skills and experiences of the industry in the festival.
This year’s 7th edition is held in celebration of the life of Donwill Odhiambo,
Donwill Odhiambo
a versatile artist whose last performance was at KITFest 2021 and was best known for his performances at Millaz Productions with shows like Black Out.
As the Kenya Cultural Center celebrates 70 years since it’s inception, what better way to celebrate other than showcase performances from all over the country and the world at large, that is why the festival has organised performances from the following countries; Kenya, South Africa, Egypt,USA, and Spain and also Masterclasses supported and facilitated by artists from Czech Republic, Switzerland and a theme night experience by China.
The opening ceremony which happened on the 1st of November at the Kenya National Theatre was met with outstanding performances. A modern dance choreographed by Collo Blue
Collo Blue
curtain raised the event electrifying the stage and had the audience ready for what’s to come.
Mufasa the Poet also known as the ‘Kenyan Shakespeare’, delivered a piece titled The Climb with the theme, The Journey of beginning, what it takes, what it took, what is still taking,
Mufasa the Poet performing
spotlighting the process of embracing your gifts and percevering beyond stereotypes.
Writter, Actor and Director Martin Kigondu
Martin Kigondu on stage
delivered a one person performance titled Supernova. The play follows a man sieving through a love that was, could have been and is, while chasing the highs that come with a busy career and the lows that are survived often in silence. Exploring themes around ambition, love, grief, solitude, family and mental fortitude with both heart and wit and the headspace of man in particular urban isolation.
Gracing the event were the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Youth Affairs, Sports and the Arts, Hon. Ababu Namwamba and the Australian High Commissioner to Kenya Mr. Luke Williams as guests of honour.
Hon. Ababu Namwamba and Australian ambassador to Kenya, Mr. Luke Williams
“The Kenya International Theatre Festivals is a platform that showcases Kenya and tells Kenya’s story. It is important to know the story for us to tell the story, this is where we learn the story.”
Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Youth Affairs, Sports and the Arts, Hon. Ababu Namwamba
a statement by Hon. Ababu Namwamba while affirming that the government is ready to make reforms in the art sector one of them being renovating the Kenya National Theatre and for artists to hold him accountable to the promises made.
The Kenya International Theatre Festivals is currently ongoing from the 1st to the 13th of November with a total of 22 shows lined up. Visit http://www.kitfest.co.ke to learn about the shows and ticket purchasing.
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Kenya International Theatre Festivals 2022