Monday 23 May - Saturday 28 May
The Cochrane Theatre, Southampton Row, Holborn, London WC1 4AP
Wedlock of the Gods is set in 18th century, rural Nigeria and is a tragic drama about love and sacrifice. The play has its roots in traditional rituals of death and mourning. A young girl is given away in marriage against her will. She rebels iWedn the face of age old customs and traditions...What would be the consequences of her desire? The play with its great t
umultuous love has echoes of Troilus and Cressida, Helen and Paris of Troy and Romeo and Juliet.
umultuous love has echoes of Troilus and Cressida, Helen and Paris of Troy and Romeo and Juliet.Wedlock of the Gods is written by Zulu Sofola. She is one of Africa's foremost female writers. Her work is largely unknown thus Virgo Foundation has embarked upon this production to bring her to greater public attention.
Wedlock of the Gods will be directed by Wale Ojo and features a vintage cast of African British actors such as Cyril Nri (The Bill, Othello), Golda John, Yetunde Oduwole, Maynard Eziashi (Mr Johnson, Ace Ventura, The Contract), Olufunke Adeleke, Reginald Ofodile, Moji Sorunke Bamtefa, Chucky Venn, Melanie Liburd and Wale Ojo (No1 Ladies Detective Agency, The Philanthropist).
Do not miss this great piece of classical African theatre. One week only!
Monday 23rd May - Saturday 28th May 2011 / 7:00 PM Start
Matinees: Wednesday 25th May & Saturday 28th May / 3PM
Tickets: £20 /£10 concessions
Booking:
Box Office 020 7269 1606
This promises to be a great cultural week of African theatre to celebrate one of Africa's greatest female literary heroines. All proceeds go to the Virgo Foundation for the active promotion of African Arts, Heritage and Culture in the Diaspora and beyond.
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