This June, one of the world’s most iconic musicals comes to life on stage in Nairobi. Set in 1950s New York City on the Upper West Side, West Side Story unfolds against a backdrop of rivalry, migration, and resilience in a rapidly changing urban landscape. Inspired by Romeo and Juliet, this powerful retelling is reimagined through electrifying dance, unforgettable music by Leonard Bernstein, and a story that continues to resonate across generations. At its heart, it is a story of love across divides. Two young people, Tony

Dance Centre Kenya Opens 2026 with Full-Length Classic Sleeping Beauty Following its landmark 10th anniversary celebrations, Dance Centre Kenya (DCK) proudly opens 2026 with a full-length production of the classical masterpiece Sleeping Beauty as it’s premiere production in its second decade of ballet-making in East Africa. Audiences who were captivated by DCK’s previous productions of Cinderella, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Romeo and Juliet, and Coppélia can expect another unforgettable theatrical experience. With its grandeur, technical brilliance, and timeless storytelling, Sleeping Beauty stands as one of the most celebrated

Sleeping Beauty: Enchanting ballet set to dazzle Nairobi audiences The magic of ballet will immerse Braeburn Gitanga’s theatres from March 6 to March 8 with a full-length production of the classical masterpiece Sleeping Beauty. Following their tenth anniversary, Dance Centre Kenya (DCK) has fittingly decided to present the ballet show, inviting audiences to experience a combination of grandeur, technical brilliance, timeless storytelling, and original choreography. A significant moment in the context of East African ballet, the choreography draws inspiration from acclaimed global productions. The show will feature an ensemble of over