Play Details
Context
Artistic Director
William Gaskill
Dates Performed
Monday 12th December 1966
Main House (Downstairs)
Play Details
Synopsis
A fictional Nigerian called Ilujinle.
In the village of Ilujinle, Sidi, the most beautiful woman in the village, is pursued by two men with different views on life. Lakunle, the schoolteacher, represents modernity and wants to westernize the village, including marrying Sidi in a modern Christian ceremony. Baroka, the crafty and manipulative village chief, represents tradition and seeks to marry Sidi in the traditional African way.
“The Lion and the Jewel” is an exploration of African identity in a changing world. It celebrates the richness of African culture while acknowledging the complexities of progress and tradition.
Cast & Creative
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Abdi Abobaker
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Tawio Ajai
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Tommy Ansah
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Hannah Bright-Taylor
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Trudi Coleman
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Sheree Crooks
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Jumoke Debayo
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Femi Euba
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Plinio Galfetti
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Kwesi Kay
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David Longdon
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Lionel Ngakane
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Rosetta Nwanzoke
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Stella Oshalake
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Ilarrio Pedro
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Blossom Pregram
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Veronica Wilson
Sound
Marc Wilkinson
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