Cinema in Nature: Sounds of Freedom (10 am) Slot

Join us in the breathtaking Richmond Park for a special showcase, featuring our episode Dear Colonisers: A Letter from 1955.

Madaraka Day marks the moment Kenya took its first steps towards self-rule in 1963. It is a powerful symbol of resilience, freedom, and the enduring fight for independence. This year, as part of the UK-Kenya Season of Culture in partnership with the British Council and the Africa Centre, we invite you to walk through history with Cinema in Nature.

Step into the heart of a forgotten battle where the Mau Mau defied the might of the British Empire even as thousands of bombs rained down on our forests in a desperate attempt to crush the resistance.