The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives Tickets
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Baba Segi has three wives, seven children, and a mansion filled with riches. But now he has his eyes on Bolanle, a young university graduate wise to life’s misfortunes. When Bolanle responds to Baba Segi’s advances, she unwittingly uncovers a secret which threatens to rock his patriarchal household to the core.
The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives is a scandalous, engrossing tale of sexual politics and family strife in modern-day Nigeria. Lola Shoneyin’s bestselling novel bursts on to the stage in a vivid adaptation by Caine Award-winning playwright Rotimi Babatunde.
Femi Elufowoju, jr directs a multi-talented West African ensemble in the UK premiere production, featuring live Yoruba music, songs and dance.
Additional Information
Age restriction
18+Running time
2 hrs 20 mins including an intervalPerformance dates
7 June - 21 July 2018.Content
This production contains strong language, scenes of a sexual nature, flashing/strobe lights, haze, loud noises, and depictions of sexual violence.Venue Information
Arcola Theatre24 Ashwin Street, Dalston, London, E8 3DLRelated News
News / Casting
Casting announced for Lola Shoneyin’s The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives
Maṣe padanu rẹ! The official cast for Rotimi Babatunde's stage adaptation of the bestselling novel, The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives, by Nigerian author Lola Shoneyin has just been announced for the highly anticipated London premiere.
5 Jun, 2018 | By Nicholas Ephram Ryan Daniels