This is an early play of Wole Soyinka, written in 1958, just after his graduation from Leeds University, just before Nigerian independence. It contrasts the old Nigeria of the villages …
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Why Crown Troupe of Africa continues to thrive after three decades
by Olivier Alfonsi 3 minutes readCrown Troupe is thirty years old, an age when one looks to the future and says ‘here’s to us’. An age when one begins to grow wiser without having yet …
Chuck Mike conceived an ambitious theatrical collage, drawing together scenes from some of Soyinka’s greatest dramatic works into a single performance that celebrated the playwright through his own imagination.Today, the …
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‘A great masquerade’: Theatre practitioners reflect on Osofisan’s impact @80
by The ArtHubby The ArtHub 5 minutes readThe event, moderated by theatre director, playwright and scholar Prof. Tunde Azeez of Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos, formed part of activities marking Osofisan’s 80th birthday celebration and provided an …
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Medaaye: Yoruba ritual meets Greek tragedy on Ibadan stage
by Sola Adeyemiby Sola Adeyemi 6 minutes readWhat makes Medaaye compelling is its ability to bridge cultures and centuries. It is more than adaptation; it is a cultural dialogue that reminds us how timeless themes of love, …
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World Theatre Day 2026: Lagos Govt, NANTAP reflect on Advocacy, Dialogue
by Agency Report 4 minutes readTHE Lagos State Council for Arts and Culture, in collaboration with the National Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners (NANTAP), proudly commemorated World Theatre Day 2026 with a dynamic programme …
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Shakespeare’s Globe launches environmental playwright prize
by TheGuardian.com 3 minutes readTo enter, writers must submit un-produced full-length stage plays in the English language that address the climate and nature crisis. The themes are interpreted broadly, and include environmental changes as well …
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Lagos Fringe Festival 2025 explores “Hybrid Identities…”, Nov 18-23
by The Lagos Review 2 minutes readThe 2025 festival, themed “Hybrid Identities: Merging Boundaries,” is a dynamic celebration of the convergence of art, technology, and culture. The Fringe Market is positioned as the heart of this …
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Lagos Int’l Theatre Festival returns with ’Uniting Global Talent and Nigerian Creativity’
by Funmilayo Adeniji 5 minutes readThe festival embodies the ambition of a new creative era in Africa, spotlighting Lagos as a global cultural hub. Through LITF and Terra Kulture, I am deeply committed to nurturing …
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NANTAP commends NLNG for launching The Nigeria Prize for Creative Arts
by Funmilayo Adeniji 2 minutes readAs Nigeria’s foremost association of theatre and creative arts practitioners, NANTAP celebrates NLNG’s continued commitment to advancing excellence in the arts. We look forward to future collaborations that will further …