Details

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.

Cast/Performers

Sarah Niles, Natalie Simpson, Racheal Ofori, Ronke Adekoluejo, Jonathan Ajayi, Jude Akuwudike, Tobi Bamtefa, Peter Bankole, Anni Domingo, Lola May, Jerome Ngonadi, Ken Nwosu, Joseph Ogeleka, Nasa Ohalete, Offue Okegbe, Chloe Okora, Sule Rimi, Diana Yekinni

Creatives/Company

Author: Inua Ellams
Producer(s): National Theatre, Fuel
Director(s): Nadia Fall, Polly Bennett (movement director)
Design: Katrina Lindsay
Costume: Katrina Lindsay
Lighting: Peter Mumford
Music: Femi Tomowo
Sound: Donato Wharton
Musical Director: Michael Henry (+ vocal arranger)