Theatre Review: In ‘Wangari Maathai’, Too Early for Birds Unlocks a Uniquely Kenyan Genre
Rather than a straightforward biography, the play uses narration and dramatisation in equal measure.
Rather than a straightforward biography, the play uses narration and dramatisation in equal measure.
The producer-screenwriter-performer speaks on craft and the making of 'Free Me', her one-woman play confronting gender-based violence.
The play resists easy answers, dismantling simplistic narratives and urging the audience to reckon with Kenya’s complex legacy of justice, power, and impunity.
The actress reflects on her journey and the industry as she prepares to celebrate her decade-long acting career with an ambitious showcase.
Too Early for Birds examines the triumphs, flaws and enduring legacy of Tom Mboya with an unflinching look at history, balancing tragedy with humour.
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