Akogun
- Synopsis
- A video recording of a play by Rufus Orisayomi, Artistic Director of Ritual Theatre Arts. An adaptation of Macbeth, in Pidgin English, set in 15th-century Yorubaland, Nigeria. The production incorporates dance, drama, music and proverbs. Alex Oma-Plus plays Akogun (Macbeth).
- Language
- Pidgin English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Video
- Technical information
- Colour / Sound
- Year of release
- 1997
- Subjects
- Drama
- Keywords
- Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Black actors
Credits
- Director
- Kayode Orisayomi
- Producer
- Rufus Orisayomi
- Writer
- Rufus Orisayomi
- Cast
Alex Oma-Pius Amie Hewitt Francis Angol Olatune Olateju Fagbenie Ouya Peter Badejo Samantha Campbell Simmone Mais Ukachi Akalawu
Production Company
Archive
- Name
British Library Sound Archive
- listening@bl.uk
- Web
- http://www.bl.uk/nsa External site opens in new window
- Phone
- 020 7412 7676
- Fax
- 020 7412 7441
- Address
- 96 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DB
Record Stats
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