Details

The dresses are chosen, the venue's been booked and the RSVPs are flooding in. But with her wedding to Leah drawing nearer, Tara's future is thrown into jeopardy when her Nigerian parents refuse to attend. This kind of love is unheard of, they say. It's not African. High above London, suspended between the stars, three of Tara's ancestors are jolted from their eternal rest. Stubborn and opinionated, they keep watch as family secrets are spilled and the rift widens between Tara and her parents. Can these representatives of generations passed keep the family together? And will Tara's decision ever get their blessing? An epic family drama played out between the heavens and earth, The High Table is the hilarious and heart-breaking debut play from Temi Wilkey.

Cast/Performers

Ibinabo Jack (Leah), Jumoke Fashola (Mosun / Yetunde), Cherrelle Skeete (Tara), Mohomed Guey (musician), Stefan Adegbola (Teju), David Webber (Segun / Babtunde)

Creatives/Company

Author: Temi Wilkey
Producer(s): Bush Theatre, Birmingham Repertory Theatre
Director(s): Daniel Bailey, Gabrielle Nimo (movement and associate director)
Design: Natasha Jenkins
Lighting: Jose Tevar
Sound: Enrico Aurigemma
Music: Enrico Aurigemma