Farai and Chipo in Love
I’ve just come back from a great night of theatre, thanks to the creativity and dedication of Rooftop Promotions.
Written by Stephen Chifunyise, Farai and Chipo in Love tells the story of two first-year university students and the pressure that love, sex, university life, the Zimbabwean economy and the job market bring to bear on their relationship. Add a wayward “Sekuru” with only one thing on his mind, and you’ve got the recipe for a drama that both delights and makes you cringe.
The cast of three, directed by Daves Guzha, draw the audience in and bring the material to life with great pace, energy and credibility. It’s a “play with a message,” but not one which is so heavy-handed or moralistic that it becomes tedious.
My greatest critique would be the poor turn out. The audience straggled in late, and maxed out at about 15 people by 7:10. So do yourself, and the production a favour. Bring your friends, bring your family, and get there!
Farai and Chipo in Love
Dates: 11 – 15 July
Time: 7pm
Cost: $5
Venue: Old Mutual Theatre, Alliance Francaise, 328 Herbert Chitepo Ave, Harare
For more information phone 0774-434245 or 0774-694373.