The assumable scenario to cross your mind once you hear his name is that he played a big part in Jesus’ crucifixion, some might even say he was entirely responsible for it, but who is he, really? How was his life before and after the event that would make him one of the most controversial figures in history?
Fifth governor of the Roman province of Judea, serving under Emperor Tiberius, PONTIUS PILATE,had more to him than we know. Amidst his quest to become Senator in the Roman Empire, Pilate is pushed to the wall by the teachings of a young Rabbi whose doctrines, according to the Sanhedrin, threaten to subvert the nation and have also captured the heart of his wife Claudia. As governor, he is inclined to choose between the demands of an angry mob and the life of an innocent man.
From the 6-time nominee at the Kenya Theatre Awards including Theatre Company of the year, CHEMI CHEMI PLAYERS is once again living up to its mantra ‘Transforming lives for Christ,one play at a time’ with it’s new production PILATE, a play filled with pressing topics ranging from marriage struggles, corrupt politics, dysfunctional royal family, and search for truth all of which are starkly relevant to life today.
Directed by Dr. Julisa Rowe (One in a million) the play stars Justin Mirichii (Shimoni) as Pilate and Joyce Musoke (Spread Your Garment) as Pilate’s wife Claudia alongside Claude Zatara (The Distance Boat), Sam Psenjen (Kings and Leaders), William Mwangi (Crime and Justice),
Lorna Lemi (Nairobby), Thuita Mwangi (Pepeta), Valentine Njeru (Sarafina), Chadota Sandra (Simba Bazenga), Hussein Amina (Click Click Bang), Mugambi Ikiara (Nanyorai), Kavathe Kimanthi (The Prisoner in Us), Ivy Esther Wanjiku (Cheque Mate), Nathan ‘JB’ Kimani (Kamzungu), Stefen Mwangi (Iron Snake), Raphael Ndegwa (Nganya), Munene Mwarania (Uhuru), Hope Muthoni, Adia Njeri and Derrick Kinyanjui (County 49).
PILATE will be staged at the Oshwal Academy (Jr. High Auditorium) 1st Parkland Avenue on Friday 31st March 7:00pm, Saturday 1st April 2:00pm and 6:00pm and Sunday 2nd April 4:00pm this weekend.
TICKETS
- Advance Tickets: Kshs 1500
- At the gate: Kshs 2000
- Flash Sale (Valid Until Today Midnight): Couples – Kshs 2600, Groups of 4 – Kshs 5000, Groups of 5 – Kshs 6000, Groups of 10 – Ksh 11000
Witness the story of Pontius Pilate’s rise to Power. Purchase Your Tickets Now on the link below
https://www.kenyabuzz.com/events/event/pilate
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