Details

Fuel has produced Ellams' work for theatre since his debut play 9 years ago and this show is the culmination of his travels around Africa and the UK. Barber Shop Chronicles is a heart-warming and insightful new play, set in barber shops in Johannesburg, Harare, Kampala, Lagos, Accra and London.

Cast/Performers

Emmanuel Ighodaro (Tokunbo / Paul / Simphiwe), David Webber (Abram / Ohene / Sizwe), Maynard Ezxiashi (Musa / Andile / Mensah), Anthony Ofoegbu (Emmanuel), Tobi Bamtefa (Kwame / Fabrice / Brian), Jo Servi (Elnathan / Other Roles), Rudolphe Mdlongwa (Tanaka / Fifi), Ade Dee Haastrup (Olawale / Wole / Kwabena / Simon), Michael Balogan (Winston / Shoni), Demmy Ladipo (Wallace / Timothy / Mohammed / Tinashe), Mohammed Mansaray (Samuel), Elander Moore (Ethan)

Creatives/Company

Author: Inua Ellams
Producer(s): National Theatre, Leeds Playhoude
Company: Fuel
Director(s): Bijan Sheibani, Aline David (movement)
Design: Rae Smith
Lighting: Jack Knowles
Sound: Gareth Fry

Barber Shop Chronicles

Barber Shop Chronicles (Play) production archive for QTIX code T0357368511. Details of all Barber Shop Chronicles archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S1777543968

Archive Listings

22 May 19 to 1 Jun 19	Sheffield Theatres Sheffield, South Yorkshire Performance Details => Venue archive
2 May 19 to 18 May 19	Bristol Old Vic Bristol, City of Bristol Performance Details => Venue archive
3 Apr 19 to 6 Apr 19	Curve Leicester, Leicestershire Performance Details => Venue archive
7 Mar 19 to 23 Mar 19	Royal Exchange Manchester, Greater Manchester Performance Details => Venue archive

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