Arcola Theatre & The Elufowoju Ensemble present
THE SECRET LIVES OF BABA SEGI'S WIVES by @LolaShoneyin (Stage Play)
Dates: Thursday 7th June to Saturday 21st July
Venue: Arcola Theatre, 24 Ashwin Street, Dalston, London E8 3DL
Director: @Femielufowojujr
(A new stage adaptation by Rotimi Babatunde)
Tickets: www.arcolatheatre.com. Box Office: 020 7503 1646
More Info: 07946811253 (WhatsApp Only)
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SYNOPSIS: Baba Segi has three wives, seven children, and a mansion filled with riches. But now he has his eyes on Bolanle, a young university graduate wise to life’s misfortunes. When Bolanle responds to Baba Segi’s advances, she unwittingly uncovers a secret which threatens to rock his patriarchal household to the core.
The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives is a scandalous, engrossing tale of sexual politics and family strife in modern-day #Nigeria. Lola Shoneyin’s bestselling novel bursts on to the stage in a vivid adaptation by Caine Award-winning playwright Rotimi Babatunde.
Femi Elufowoju, jr directs a multi-talented West African ensemble in the UK premiere production, featuring live Yoruba music, songs and dance.
