Lust. Power. Deceit. The Adeyemi family is back in business. It's 1989 in Lagos. Political hysteria and social change are sweeping Nigeria. Chief Adeyemi's wife Toyin is turning 40 and, behind the mansion walls, the household is preparing for her party. But there are other distractions. Their troublesome sons, returning from college, are more interested in seduction and starting revolutions than their parents' disintegrating marriage. Meanwhile Helen, the ambitious house girl, is waiting for her chance...T01005606703An unmissable theatrical party, Ìyà-Ilé is the long-awaited prequel to the hugely successful The Estate, which is currently being adapted for film. A vibrant mix of comedy, political satire and family intrigue, Ìyà-Ilé is packed with witty dialogue and the wonderful music of Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Sunny Ade and Ebenezer Obey.Producer Tiata Fahodzi. Producer Soho Theatre. Director Femi Elufowoju jr. Design ULTZ. Lighting Trevor Wallace. Sound Simon McCorry. Costume Moji Bamtefa. Performer Jude Akuwudike. Performer Babatunde Aleshe. Performer Tobi Bakare. Performer Estella Daniels. Performer Antonia Okonma. Performer Marcy Oni. Performer Nick Oshikanlu. | |
| 14 May 09 to 20 Jun 09 | Soho Theatre, Inner London :: V1035 listing details L0860842325 |
