I think the markings of a great theatre show are the feelings it elicits in its audience. Source: SiNiMiNakushow.com
OK, maybe that self-imposed quote needs a little more research but while we are at it, what if a play could make history feel like it’s happening right now—and shake you to your core in the process? One where the ‘alive’ energy in that theatre isn’t something you read about – it’s something you need to experience.
Sitting in that theatre watching Too Early for Birds’ ‘Who Killed Mboya?’ doesn’t just elicit feelings; it creates an earthquake of emotions that leaves you shaken, stirred, and thoroughly awake. Let me paint you a picture:
The lights dim, and suddenly, we’re transported from our seats to Rusinga Island, walking in Tom Mboya’s footsteps. The cast led by Ywaya Xavier doesn’t just play Mboya – he becomes him, bringing to life not just the political giant we’ve read about but the man behind the legend, complete with his flaws, ambitions, and humanity.
The journey? Electric. The storytelling? Masterful. The script? Sharp as a double-edged sword. The production is a masterclass in immersive storytelling.
‘Who Killed Moya’ isn’t your typical biographical play; it’s a mirror reflecting our own political present.
This show doesn’t serve you a sanitised flawless hero on a silver platter. Instead, it strips away the layers, presenting Mboya in all his complexity – his humble beginnings, his meteoric rise, his political genius, and yes, even his shortcomings. What’s remarkable is how it acknowledges every player in Kenya’s history, whether villain or hero, giving each a turn to have their story articulated in the complex jungle that is our nation’s story. 
This play’s breaking of the fourth wall isn’t just a theatrical technique; it’s an invitation to be part of the story. The cast works with the audience’s energy like skilled conductors, creating a symphony of interaction that proves what my lectures always taught me – theatre gets its feedback there and then.
In an era where we scroll past political news with a tired thumb, ‘Who Killed Mboya?’ grabs you by the shoulders and whispers (sometimes shouts), “Pay attention. This matters.” Watching the story unfold, one can’t help but see echoes in our current political landscape. Same patterns, different players.
The show brilliantly weaves references from both worlds, creating this incredible multi-generational conversation about power, politics, and progress.
Maybe because those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it. Here’s a pro tip: If you’re a millennial and above, please carry a Gen Z with you to decode the memes and TikTok-worthy jabs. 
Tickets are still available for the Saturday and Sunday shows, and you can get them here. In a time when our own political landscape feels like a high-stakes game, this story from our past becomes less about history and more about prophecy.
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