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The story is also told through the abiding affair between a Prince, Kosoko (played by Nollywood actor, Femi Branch), and a captive Benin princess Osareya. Osareya also tickles the fancy of her master, Chief Eletu (played by Victor Okun).Īs with most plays, there is a masterful infusion of dance riding on a delightful mix of traditional and contemporary songs capable of evoking multiple sensations. Isale Eko tells the story of 14 th century Lagos and its interactions with other kingdoms, highlighting significant events such as the slave trade, and a dynamic tussle for the throne that progresses from a clash between brothers to a dispute between families. Olisa Adibua set the ball rolling with his welcome address, in which he appreciated the Lagos state government, particularly Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, for the support given to the project as well as the adoption of the play into the ‘Lagos at 50’ celebrations. That is one of the most outstanding features of Isale Eko, a play co-produced by veteran broadcaster and show host Olisa Adibua and investment banker Joseph Edgar, which run in Nigeria in April.

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With Faith and Trust into the Future: The 10th International Theatre Olympics in Hungary 24th March 2023.

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Interview: The “Best Time to Be Alive” and The Reclamation of Identity 20th March 2023.

“TRACES:” An Interview With Co-Creators James Clements and Sam Hood Adrain of What Will the Neighbors Say? 29th March 2023.

A Question of Diversity: In Conversation with Paulien Geerlings 22nd April 2023.

ENTRE: A Dispersed Festival of Literature and Theater in Goiania and São Paulo, Brazil 10th February 2023.

Romanian Experiences During the Pandemic 17th February 2023

Touching the Azerbaijani Theatre: From Ritual to Spontaneity 18th March 2023.

Theater, A Major Job Sector 2nd April 2023.

Sydney Theater Company’s “Julia” Powerfully Imagines the Life and Emotions of the Woman Behind the “Misogyny Speech” 29th April 2023.

“Young Barbarians”: Non-serious Seriousness and Hungarian Drive 1st May 2023.Vinnie Heaven’s “Faun” at Theatre 503: queer show is both joyful and thought-provoking 1st May 2023.

Drive Your Plow Over The Bones Of The Dead, Barbican Theatre 3rd May 2023.