Chekhov's iconic characters are relocated to Nigeria in this bold new adaptation. Owerri, 1967, on the brink of the Biafran Civil War. Lolo, Nne Chukwu and Udo are grieving the loss of their father. Months before, two ruthless military coups plunged the country into chaos. Fuelled by foreign intervention, the conflict encroaches on their provincial village, and the sisters long to return to their former home in Lagos.T1925866336Producer National Theatre. Producer Fuel. Director Nadia Fall. Design Katrina Lindsay. Costume Katrina Lindsay. Lighting Peter Mumford. Director Polly Bennett (movement director). Music Femi Tomowo. Sound Donato Wharton. Musical Director Michael Henry (+ vocal arranger). Performer Sarah Niles. Performer Natalie Simpson. Performer Racheal Ofori. Performer Ronke Adekoluejo. Performer Jonathan Ajayi. Performer Jude Akuwudike. Performer Tobi Bamtefa. Performer Peter Bankole. Performer Anni Domingo. Performer Lola May. Performer Jerome Ngonadi. Performer Ken Nwosu. Performer Joseph Ogeleka. Performer Nasa Ohalete. Performer Offue Okegbe. Performer Chloe Okora. Performer Sule Rimi. Performer Diana Yekinni. | |
| 3 Dec 19 to 19 Feb 20 | Lyttelton (National Theatre), West End :: V374 listing details L01731241777 |
