Details

Baba Segi has three wives, seven children, and a mansion filled with riches. But now he has his eyes on Bolanle, a young university graduate wise to life's misfortunes. When Bolanle responds to Baba Segi's advances, she unwittingly uncovers a secret which threatens to rock his patriarchal household to the core. The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives is a scandalous, engrossing tale of sexual politics and family strife in modern-day Nigeria. Lola Shoneyin's bestselling novel bursts on to the stage in a vivid adaptation by Caine Award-winning playwright Rotimi Babatunde. Femi Elufowoju, jr directs a multi-talented West African ensemble in the UK premiere production, featuring live Yoruba music, songs and dance.

Cast/Performers

Patrice Naiambana (Baba Segi / Ensemble), Layo-Christina Akinlude (Iya Femi / Ensemble), Jumoke Fashola (Iya Segi / Ensemble), Christina Oshunniyi (Iya Tope / Ensemble), Marcy Dolapo Oni (Bolanle / Ensemble), Ayo-Dele Edwards (Mama Bolanle / Ensemble), Tania Nwachukwu (Segi / Ensemble), Diana Yekinni (Nurse / Ensemble), Ayan De First (Tunde / Ensemble), Usifu Jalloh (Taju / Ensemble)

Creatives/Company

Book by: Lola Shoneyin
Adapted by: Rotimi Babatunde
Producer: Arcola Theatre
Director: Femi Elufowoju Jr
Design: ULTZ
Choreographer: Uche Onah (original choreography)