Category Archives: Dance
Once Upon A Time…
(A version of this review appears in the East African July 19-25 under the title: Under the Spell of a Fairy Tale) There was a lady who once told me a story about how her husband, against her warning, went … Continue reading
Kamini’s Epic Dance
(This review appeared in the East African July 12-19) Without wanting to get myself entangled in the whys and wherefores surrounding the definition of art, I think it is safe to say that beauty in art is universal. It appeals … Continue reading
Filed under Dance, Kamini School of Dancing, Musicals, Oshwal Auditorium, Reflections
Storymoja’s Matatu From Watamu Doesn’t Go All The Way
(A version of this critique appeared in the East African 28th June- 4th July 2010) MUSICAL theatre is in the spotlight in London, with critics like Michael Billington in the Guardian expressing concern about “the unhealthy dominance of the musical … Continue reading
Filed under Dance, Drama, Keith Pearson, Musicals, Muthoni Muchemi, Sarakasi Dome, Storymoja
Ballet and Nyama Choma
Last May, I was quite delighted when I learnt that there would be a Russian ballet company touring Kenya, if not a little puzzled by the fact that it was going to be staged at the Nyama Choma Ranch of … Continue reading
Our Quest For That Elusive Identity
(A version of this review appeared in the Sunday Nation on 17th May 2009) KigeziNdoto & Githaa, a musical performance created by Mumbi Kaigwa was staged at the French Cultural centre on 6th and 7th May. This musical performance … Continue reading
Our Very Own Fusion of Cultures
(This review appeared in the Sunday Nation on 8th March 2009) The Indo Maasai Fusion dance was back at the Alliance Française on Wednesday 5th March, by public demand. Picture by Anne Manyara I found my seat in the garden, … Continue reading
Filed under Alliance Française (Garden), Dance
