Death and the King's Horseman
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Overview
In British-occupied Nigeria, a Yoruba king, the Alafin, has died, and it is the duty of his horseman, Elesin, to accompany him into the afterlife. While lustily enjoying the pleasures of this world, Elesin proudly anticipates his transition to the next – but the sacred ritual is interrupted, resulting in unforeseen tragedy. Inspired by a real-life incident, this masterpiece from Nobel Prize winner Soyinka celebrates a community striving to uphold its culture in the face of colonial power.
Top cast
Anthony Santiago
Elesin
Amaka Umeh
Praise-Singer
Graham Abbey
Simon Pilkings
Kwaku Adu-Poku
Olunde
Akosua Amo-Adem
Iyaloja
Maev Beaty
Jane Pilkings
Josue Laboucane
The Prince
P
Pulga Muchochoma
Joseph/Drummer
N
Ngabo Nabea
Sergeant Amusa
Bola Aiyeola
Adedoja
C
Celia Aloma
Olabisi
I
Isi Bhakhomen
Omosalewa
Déjah Dixon-Green
Apinke
I
Ijeoma Emesowum
Ariyike
R
Rachel Jones
Companion to the Resident
Matthew Kabwe
Constable
Kevin Kruchkywich
The Resident
A
Andrea Rankin
Companion to the Prince
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