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Excitement and joy usually surround a Nigerian "Owambe" party: the see-and-be-seen, power networking opportunity for status climbers like Bimpe DaCosta of Lagos high society. But the realities of being a single mum raising an autistic child prove discordant dance steps for Bimpe, whose experience of motherhood is at war with tradition. In turns funny, moving and always insightful, In Hiding weaves through universally relatable themes of social identity and motherhood, exposing a world in love with status, real or imagined.T1898182324Hackney-born and raised, British Nigerian newcomer, Adenike Ojo, offers in this exuberant and touching play, a heartfelt appeal to the land of her ancestors.Company Tower Theatre Company. Director Kanayo Omo. Design Ayo Oluwaleimu. Costume Lande Belo. Lighting Rob Hebblethwaite. Musical Director Stella Betton. Music Tamara Douglas-Morris. Stage ManagerJack Pattison. Performer Titilope Elegbed (Bimpe DaCosta). Performer Tayo Elesin (Bimpe DaCosta). Performer Chidinma Ifunanyachi (Iya Risikatu). Performer Kemi Kentebe (US Iya Risikatu). Performer Olubukola Bimbi-Philips (Fareeda). Performer Jeffery Kwateng-Acheampong (Olaolu). Performer Chidi Okeke (Headmaster Mensah). Performer Joshua Aketse-Entsie (US Headmaster Mensah). Performer Xara Chisano (Ngozika). Performer Frank Atoro (Hakeem). Performer Chidi Okeke (Headmaster Mensah). Performer Stella Betton (Madam Agveke of Warm Springs). Performer Shane Afolabi (Chief Akinwale Haastrup). Performer Emefa Owusu-Cole (Bolaji Azeez). | |
| 21 Jun 23 to 1 Jul 23 | Tower Theatre, Outer London :: V249 listing details L1629722262 |
