Details

Fuel has produced Ellams' work for theatre since his debut play 9 years ago and this show is the culmination of his travels around Africa and the UK. Barber Shop Chronicles is a heart-warming and insightful new play, set in barber shops in Johannesburg, Harare, Kampala, Lagos, Accra and London.

Cast/Performers

Emmanuel Ighodaro (Tokunbo / Paul / Simphiwe), David Webber (Abram / Ohene / Sizwe), Maynard Ezxiashi (Musa / Andile / Mensah), Anthony Ofoegbu (Emmanuel), Tobi Bamtefa (Kwame / Fabrice / Brian), Jo Servi (Elnathan / Other Roles), Rudolphe Mdlongwa (Tanaka / Fifi), Ade Dee Haastrup (Olawale / Wole / Kwabena / Simon), Michael Balogan (Winston / Shoni), Demmy Ladipo (Wallace / Timothy / Mohammed / Tinashe), Mohammed Mansaray (Samuel), Elander Moore (Ethan)

Creatives/Company

Author: Inua Ellams
Producer(s): National Theatre, Leeds Playhoude
Company: Fuel
Director(s): Bijan Sheibani, Aline David (movement)
Design: Rae Smith
Lighting: Jack Knowles
Sound: Gareth Fry