Wanjikũ Mwawuganga
Roots
Kenya
In her solo «Roots», theatre maker Wanjikũ Mwawuganga deals with crossgenerational traumas and experiences of alienation. What do intersectionality, vulnerability and care work mean in the context of birth and motherhood? How do they shape memory, family life and the attitudes of young feminists in present-day Kenya? Using story-telling, audio recordings and photographs from family archives, the artist unites four generations of women on stage and creates an intimate space in which the audience gets to witness the remembrance work between mothers and daughters. (as)
Simple words
The artist Wanjikũ Mwawuganga from Kenya looks at her own memories. They are about the women in her life. Important topics are about birth and being a mother. The artist is alone on stage. She is accompanied by audio recordings and photos.
Artistic direction and cast
| Von und mit | Wanjikũ Mwawuganga |
|---|---|
| Dramaturgie | Leila Anderson |
| Mitarbeit Bilder | Kimani Wandaka |
| Fotos | Christian Altorfer |
Production
| Produktion | Maabara Exchange Theatre |
|---|---|
| Koproduktion | SPIELART Theaterfestival München, Zürcher Theater Spektakel. In Zusammenarbeit mit dem Goethe Institut Kenia realisiert. |
| Premiere | 24. Oktober 2021, Kenya National Theatre (Nairobi) |
Rote Fabrik, Backstein
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Theatre, Family Traces
Short Piece / Nominated for the ZKB Acknowledgement Prize, Swiss Premiere
Duration
1 hrs.
Language
English, Swahili, Kikuyu
Surtitles
English
Age
16 years plus
An inclusive event
Cooperation
An event in collaboration with IG Rote Fabrik
«Roots» is one of the first performances created within the context of the Maabara initiative. The practice-oriented collaborative laboratory for artistic research and work processes was founded by Kenyan theatre professionals in 2021. The Zürcher Theater Spektakel is a partner of the international exchange project Maabara Exchange 2022–2023, supported by Pro Helvetia.
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