Category Archives: Andrew Muthure
Realism Fails to Pull Off Reality in Lucky People
“YOU ain’t seen a John Godber play unless directed by me,” says John Godber but his play Lucky Sods which opened at Phoenix Theatre on Friday January 14 2011 was directed by George Mungai. Godber is said to be … Continue reading
Filed under Andrew Muthure, Drama, George Mungai, John Godber, Phoenix Players, Phoenix Theatre
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
Africa’s Role to Play in Drama
(A version of this review appeared in the East African August 9-15 under the title ‘Role Play’ Gives African Drama a Distinctive Point of Reference) There are two points to consider when reflecting on African drama – the form and … Continue reading
Filed under Andrew Muthure, Drama, John Sibi-Okumu, Nick Njache, Phoenix Players, Phoenix Theatre
Long Gone University Days
(This review appeared in the Sunday Nation on 5th April 2009) It is an interesting coincidence that while Kenyatta University students ran amuck on Sunday 29th March, The Night Before by Nigerian playwright Bode Sowande was showing at the French … Continue reading
