How Nigeria Became: A Story, and a Spear that Didn't Work

T1176103610
It's 1914, one hundred years ago exactly, and Nigeria is about to be formed. Herbert and his well-known troupe of female actors are preparing to stage a story for the British Governor and his wife. The story of the Spear of Shango is about a brave young woman who must use her strength and agility to save her father's kingdom. But there's a problem, the story doesn't quite fit with the governor's vision of a united country... This colourful and quick-witted production offers a creative insight into Nigeria's beginnings in 1914.

Author

Gbolahan Obisesan

Archive :: production:T1176103610, kids show:S01721984451, venue:V103615241

Production details

For ages 8+. Duration: approx 1hr 15mins

Performance

Venue	Unicorn Theatre
	Other spaces: Weston Theatre, River Theatre, John Lyon Room, The Foyer, Foyle Studio
Town	Inner London
County	Greater London
From	9th October 2014
To	9th November 2014
When	Times vary, check with Box Office
Prices	From £16.00. To £16.00.
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Company

Producer	Unicorn
Director	Gbolahan Obisesan
Design	Rajha Shakiry
Costume	Rajha Shakiry
Lighting	Azusa Ono
Sound	Donato Wharton
Director	Diane Alison-Mitchell (movement)
Performer	Rita Balogun
Performer	Tunji Falana
Performer	Stephanie Levi-John
Performer	Rebecca Omobehin
Performer	Christian Roe

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