This weekend, immerse yourself in a compelling new theatre production that confronts the intersections of race, love, and forgiveness. Lady in Red is a journey through the ruins of a once-fierce love that dared to defy the world, now standing at the brink of collapse.
On the stage, a white woman and a black man face the hardest question of all: Is love enough?
Pressured by clashing cultures, suffocating expectations, and the quiet wounds of past abandonment, they are forced to confront buried resentments and racial tensions that have shaped — and strained — their relationship. Yet in the spaces between their pain, the pull of their hearts remains undeniable.
As they face the ghosts of choices that once drove them apart, they discover that healing is neither simple nor perfect — but still possible. Their story becomes a fragile journey toward forgiveness, offering proof that even at the edge of ending, love can still whisper, “Try again.”
This story will be relevant to anyone who has ever been in a relationship as it looks at the beauty of the cycles of a relationship, through the ups and the downs. It notes how much complexity and depth is in any relationship and highlights the emotional complexity of love.
Lead Sam Psenjen made his professional acting debut in 2001 at Phoenix Players in Cajetan Boy’s Family Ties. Since then he has made appearances in numerous productions among which are Shakespeare’s Richard III, Henrik Ibsen’s An Enemy of the People, Neil Simon’s Rumours, John Sibi Okumu’s Meetings, and Bode Sowande’s The Night Before. Most recently he featured in Scrooge – The Musical and Tartuffe.
Co-star Carina Rumberger grew up in theatre and here in Nairobi took part in The Trial of Dedan Kimathi. She feels theatre is not only about telling stories but being part of that story: “For an hour or so, we’re breathing the same air, we’re feeling each others’ emotions in our bodies, sensing the same frequencies of sound.”
Boera Bisiera has performed in over 15 stage productions across Kenya including I Will Marry When I Want and Betrayal In The City as well as contributing to some of Kenya’s most widely watched television series and bringing nuanced African characters to life for mass audiences.
Writer, Director and Producer of Lady in Red, Mavin Kibicho is the creative force behind Son Of Man Theatre Productions, a Nairobi-based company that uses the stage as a medium for powerful storytelling and social reflection. He has written and directed an array of original works that explore themes such as relationships, cultural identity, love, trauma, and societal pressures, including productions like Drums of War, In Sickness and in Health, Loose Ends, Guns and Roses, and Paramour. His work consistently places human experience at the centre of compelling narratives that resonate deeply with audiences.
Under his direction, Son Of Man Theatre has become known for productions that not only entertain but also inspire dialogue and provoke thought around pressing social issues. As a leader in Kenya’s contemporary theatre scene, Kibicho draws inspiration from both global and local storytelling traditions. His plays have garnered critical recognition and nominations at events such as the Kenya Theatre Awards.
📍 Venue: Cheche Gallery, Kenya National Theatre
📅 Dates: 12–14 February 2026 (multiple showings)
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