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Death and the King's Horseman

02/09/2023

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2hrs 33min

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Drama

,History

The Greater the Honour, the Deeper the Shame

STORY

In British-occupied Nigeria, a Yoruba king, the Alafin, has died, and it is the duty of his horseman, Elesin, to accompany him into the afterlife. While lustily enjoying the pleasures of this world, Elesin proudly anticipates his transition to the next – but the sacred ritual is interrupted, resulting in unforeseen tragedy. Inspired by a real-life incident, this masterpiece from Nobel Prize winner Soyinka celebrates a community striving to uphold its culture in the face of colonial power.

CAST & CREW

    Cast

  • Anthony Santiago
  • Amaka Umeh
  • Graham Abbey
  • Kwaku Adu-Poku
  • Akosua Amo-Adem

    Directors

  • Tawiah M'Carthy
  • Mũkonzi Mũsyoki

INFORMATION

    Production Companies

  • Stratford Festival

    Production Countries

LANGUAGES

    Cast

    Anthony Santiago

    Elesin

    Amaka Umeh

    Praise-Singer

    Graham Abbey

    Simon Pilkings

    Kwaku Adu-Poku

    Olunde

    Akosua Amo-Adem

    Iyaloja

    Maev Beaty

    Jane Pilkings

    Josue Laboucane

    The Prince

    Pulga Muchochoma

    Joseph/Drummer

    Ngabo Nabea

    Sergeant Amusa

    Bola Aiyeola

    Adedoja

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