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AcostaDanza
dance
Death and the King's Horseman
Stratford Festival
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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.
Cast & Crew
(Director), (Writer), 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), Pulga Muchochoma (Joseph, Drummer), Ngabo Nabea (Sergeant Amusa), Bola Aiyeola (Adedoja)