A funny and poignant debut play from Bruntwood Prize Winning Writer, Janice Okoh.
As the Anyia’s, a British-Nigerian family, pack their suitcases and prepare to head home to Lagos for a memorial service in honour of the late Mr Anyia, they soon realise they will need to get rid of some excess baggage first!
A fast, furious and funny new family drama about intergenerational and cross- cultural relationships. Contains plenty of spicy bits…
Menagerie is one of the UK’s leading independent new writing theatre companies, seeking out and supporting talented writers in order to develop and produce innovative new theatre. As well as touring widely, Menagerie curates and produces the annual Hotbed Festival in Cambridge.
NB. There is a post-show talk on Tuesday 29th May which all ticket holders are welcome to attend.
Cast
Mrs Anyia – Ellen Thomas
Two time EMMA Award Best Actress Nominee
Grace – Rhoda Ofori-Attah
Otieno (Southwark Playhouse) – Critic’s Choice Time Out, ★★★★Times
Anne – Anniwaa Buachie
Alan Bates Outstanding Newcomer Award Winner 2007
Dele – Nick Oshikanlu
Director for acclaimed African Theatre company, Tiata Fahodzi.
Mr Emmanuel – Lace Akpojaro
The Ladykillers (Gielgud Theatre)
Egusi Soup Performances |
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| Wed 23 May | 8:00pm | |||
| Thu 24 May | 8:00pm | |||
| Fri 25 May | 8:00pm | |||
| Sat 26 May | 3:30pm | |||
| Sat 26 May | 8:00pm | |||
| Mon 28 May | 8:00pm | |||
| Tue 29 May | 8:00pm | |||
| Wed 30 May | 8:00pm | |||
| Thu 31 May | 8:00pm | |||
| Fri 1 Jun | 8:00pm | |||
| Sat 2 Jun | 3:30pm | |||
| Sat 2 Jun | 8:00pm | |||
| Mon 4 Jun | 8:00pm | |||
| Tue 5 Jun | 8:00pm | |||
| Wed 6 Jun | 8:00pm | |||
| Thu 7 Jun | 8:00pm | |||
| Fri 8 Jun | 8:00pm | |||
| Sat 9 Jun | 3:30pm | |||
| Sat 9 Jun | 8:00pm | |||
Creative team
- Writer
- Janice Okoh
- Director
- Paul Bourne
Cast
- Mrs Anyia
- Ellen Thomas
- Grace
- Rhoda Ofori-Attah
- Dele
- Nick Oshikanlu
- Anne
- Anniwaa Buachie
- Mr Emmanuel
- Lace Akpojaro
Keep up the very good work...Well done to you all.. X