19:00 BST, FRIDAY 3 JULY 2020
When the Covid 19 Pandemic interrupted their rehearsals and touring plans, YTK turned to creating this documentary during lock-down, telling the stories behind Matumaini and the creation of the show.
Matumaini directly translates to “Hopes” in English. And this is exactly what this story tells. Set against a huge dumpsite within the slums, we follow an array of stories and a band of characters who have been tossed aside and forgotten by society…until music changes their lives. Watch as our characters battle against drugs, gang violence, poverty and the near impossible odds as they strive to be something more.”Matumaini” is a relevant, heartwarming story that aims to highlight the power of the human spirit.
If you’d like to take part in a virtual choir with Youth Theatre of Kenya… Click on the links below. You’ll find instructions about how to get involved and sample tracks in each folder.
The Youth Theatre of Kenya provides a platform for the most talented youth in Kenya, aged 9-23, to come together in a creative space and produce professional-quality Theatre, regardless of race, religion or socio-economic background.Our only requirement: that you love Theatre as much as we do.
Due to Covid-19 this year’s festival has been created as an online experience. We hope you enjoy the festival and are inspired by the talented artists who are adapting to these challenging times. If you would like to see more of the international collaborations that have been demonstrated during Digifest, please consider making a donation to the charity here.
Any contribution, however big or small, is hugely appreciated.
