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Death and the King's Horseman

"The Greater the Honour, the Deeper the Shame"

2023-02-09 Drama 2hr 33m

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.

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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.

  • Released
    2023-02-09
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  • Budget
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  • Runtime
    2hr 33m
  • Genre
    Drama, History
  • Status
    Released
  • Language
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  • Production
    Stratford Festival

Crew

Tawiah M'Carthy
Director
Wole Soyinka
Writer
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Cast

Amaka Umeh

Amaka Umeh

Praise-Singer
Graham Abbey

Graham Abbey

Simon Pilkings
Maev Beaty

Maev Beaty

Jane Pilkings
Pulga Muchochoma

Pulga Muchochoma

Joseph/Drummer
Ngabo Nabea

Ngabo Nabea

Sergeant Amusa
Isi Bhakhomen

Isi Bhakhomen

Omosalewa
Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones

Companion to the Resident
Matthew Kabwe

Matthew Kabwe

Constable
Kevin Kruchkywich

Kevin Kruchkywich

The Resident
Andrea Rankin

Andrea Rankin

Companion to the Prince
Tyrone Savage

Tyrone Savage

Aide-de-camp
Norman Yeung

Norman Yeung

Constable

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