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2012

Belong

Written by Bola Agbaje

Play Details

Context

Artistic Director 
Dominic Cooke

Dates Performed

Thursday 26th April 2012
Jerwood Theatre Upstairs

Thursday 31st May 2012
Theatre Local

Play Details

Synopsis

Kayode Adetunji, a Nigerian-born MP in England, finds his political career shattered after an ill-fated outburst. Seeking solace, he returns to Nigeria, only to confront a nation as chaotic as his own life. Amidst familial tension and political intrigue, Kayode wrestles with his identity and the possibility of rebuilding his career in his homeland. The play explores themes of ambition, cultural identity, and the clash between personal values and societal expectations, set against the vibrant yet tumultuous backdrop of modern Nigeria.

Director(s)

Indhu Rubasingham

Content includes

Mentions of racism and corruption

Cast & Creative

Cast

Noma Dumezweni

Cast

Jocelyn Jee Esien

Cast

Lucian Msamati

Cast

Pamela Nomvete

Cast

Itoya Osagiede

Cast

Richard Pepple and Ashley Zhangazha

Designer

Ben Stones

Lighting

Malcolm Rippeth

Sound

David McSeveney

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