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Iya-Ile (The First Wife) archiveLust. 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... An 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.

Cast/Performers

Jude Akuwudike, Babatunde Aleshe, Tobi Bakare, Estella Daniels, Antonia Okonma, Marcy Oni, Nick Oshikanlu

Creatives/Company

Author: Oladipo Agboluaje
Producer(s): Tiata Fahodzi, Soho Theatre
Director: Femi Elufowoju jr
Design: ULTZ
Lighting: Trevor Wallace
Sound: Simon McCorry
Costume: Moji Bamtefa

Iya-Ile (The First Wife)

Iya-Ile (The First Wife) (Play) production archive for QTIX code T01005606703. Details of all Iya-Ile (The First Wife) archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S908598800

Archive Listings

14 May 09
  to
20 Jun 09
Soho Theatre
Inner London, Greater London
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