Trial of Dedan Kimathi, The
By Micere Githae Mugo , Ngugi wa Thiong'o
Year staged: 1984
Opening night: 15/10/1984
Theatre Company: Wazalendo Players 84
Staged in: Africa Centre
Cast Size: Unknown
Synopsis
The Trial of Dedan Kimathi is set during 1952-60, the last phase of British colonial rule in Kenya. Kimathi, leader of the Kenyan Land and Freedom Army (Mau Mau) is shown in the final confrontation with his British Captors before his execution in 1957. Written by Ngugi wa Thiong’o and Micere Githae Mugo The Trial of Dedan Kimathi was first performed in Kenya,with subsequent productions in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Nigeria.
Production Team
Daniel Baron Cohen
Director
Ngugi wa Thiong'o
Director