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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
Duration
c75

Credits

Director
Kayode Orisayomi
Producer
Rufus Orisayomi
Writer
Rufus Orisayomi
Cast
Alex Oma-PiusAkogun (Macbeth)
Ukachi AkalawuAjayi (Lady Macbeth)
Amie HewittWitch
Francis AngolWitch
Olatune Olateju FagbenieKayode/Narrator
OuyaDancer
Peter BadejoIfa priest/King Oluaye
Samantha CampbellWitch
Simmone MaisDancer

Additional Details

Theatre company
Ritual Theatre Arts
Production type
Stage Recordings
Historical period
Medieval
Plays
Macbeth
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Black actors

Notes

General
Musicians are Moses, Richard Olatunde Baker, Stevenson Moses and Kenny Lawrence.

Production Company

Name

Ritual Theatre Arts

Archive

Name

British Library Sound Archive

Email
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

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