Hadithi

Meet Twiga. Meet Kifaru. They begin our story peacefully grazing in the plains. But this is not be. A drought falls upon the land. They approach the wise Mganga and are promised a magical herb that will help lengthen their necks! But as it so happens, this fate is only enjoyed by Twiga. Kifaru is enraged. And so begins our story of the animal kingdom. We are introduced to Nyani the mischievous monkey, Sungura the nimble rabbit, and Tembo the colossal elephant. Their stories paint a vivid landscape of adventure, friendship, and challenge. As the tale continues, we meet more animals! Mamba, the crafty crocodile and Kiboko, the hungry hippo nurture an unlikely friendship. And Mama and Papa Simba encounter the devious Chui as they help their young cubs. Together with KICF, narrator Levi Wataka, the dancers of Dance Theater Kenya, the costumes of Kira Robertson, and the composition of Tomas Benítez, HADITHI will take an audience through this intricate web - as each animal finds a beautiful place within the ecosystem.