Anna Hibiscus' Song

Tour synopsis, cast & creatives

This is the story of a young girl named Anna Hibiscus. Anna lives in amazing Africa. Ibadan, Nigeria to be exact. Anna Hibiscus is so filled with happiness that she feels like she might float away. And the more she talks to her family about it, the more her happiness grows! There's only one thing to do... Sing! Told through music, dance, puppetry and traditional African storytelling, this theatrical adaptation of Atinuke's much loved children's book will have you beaming from ear to ear.

Cast/Performers

Kehinde Bankole (Auntie Jolie / Storyteller), Malick Bojang (Grandfather / Storyteller), Althea Burey (Mama / Angel / Storyteller), Dorthea Darby (Grandmother / Uncle Tunde / Benz / Storyteller), Julius Obende (Papa / on-stage musician / Storyteller), Saskia Rose (Anna Hibiscus / Storyteller)

Creatives/Company

Adapted by: Mojisola Kareem
Book by(s): Atinuke Tobia, Lauren Tobia
Producer(s): Utipia Theatre, Sheffield Theatres
Director: Mojisola Kareem