Who Would Have Ever Guessed Freaks Could Sit ‘Normal’ People Down & Educate Them About Sexuality!!
We have a new theater company in town, goes by the name ‘Freakshow Collective’. It brings a new perspective in the theater industry, the Freakshow strives to create plays for social impact featuring a variety form of arts; music, dance, acts and spoken word. In their debut performance, Freakshow looks at what it means to be considered “different” by society. The play aims to put subjects that are typically controversial on stage and educate and enlighten audiences.
It will be their first play and will be airing at Alliance Francaise on the 5th, 6th and 7th of February, 2015. The play will be a collaborative show, and is under the direction of Canadian theater artist, Brianna Roberts. The cast has devised the script which will tackle gender, identity, sexuality, addiction, body image and illness, some aspects of their personal stories will also be showcased. Sharing with the audience a part of their life that thew were considered ‘freaks’ based on something they cannot change.
Freakshow features some of Nairobi’s most prominent artists. The cast includes actors: Dival and Lawrence Murage (Heartstrings Ent, Johari Prod), champion spoken word artists: Mufasa and Teardrops and members of the Kenya Dance Academy. The play will also features new actors in their debut performances.
I don’t know about you, but this play sounds intriguing!
The play runs from on the three days earlier mentioned from 7:00pm at the Alliance Francaise. Tickets are 500ksh and are available at the Alliance Francaise, PAWA254 or by calling 0728611264 or emailing freakshowcollective.ke@gmail.com
For more info get in touch with Brianna Roberts on Freakshowcollective.ke@gmail.com or +254728611264
