Category Archives: Musicals
Changing Generations: A Big Musical On A Small Stage
(This review appeared in The East African January 17-23 2011) RECENTLY, I was called upon to direct a play, which had a substantial amount of music in it, although it was not a musical. As the saying goes, only … Continue reading
Filed under Andrew Muthure, Drama, George Mungai, James Falkland, Musicals, Phoenix Players, Phoenix Theatre
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
