By Nobel Prize-winning author Wole Soyinka. Recorded in the presence of an audience, director Jude Kelly 's world premiere production for the West Yorkshire Playhouse is brought to national radio in association with BBC Radio
Drama in London.
Through a kaleidoscope of characters, startling imagery and satirical songs, Soyinka's play examines post oil boom Lagos, a city in conflict, and hints at a hopeful path for its future.
Other parts played by Makinde Adeniran ,
Stefan Butschi , Lilly Friedrich , Ombo Gogo Ombo, Miriam Keller , Roger Nydegger , Abayomi Obileye , Anthony Ofoegbu , Akin Oyewole , Victor Power , Olabisi Tuluwase.
Music and songs by Wole Soyinka and Tunji Oyelana
Directed for radio by Alby James
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