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Death and the King's Horseman

2023-02-09

153 mins

The Plot

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 and Crew

Anthony Santiago

Anthony Santiago

Elesin

Amaka Umeh

Amaka Umeh

Praise-Singer

Graham Abbey

Graham Abbey

Simon Pilkings

Kwaku Adu-Poku

Kwaku Adu-Poku

Olunde

Akosua Amo-Adem

Akosua Amo-Adem

Iyaloja

Maev Beaty

Maev Beaty

Jane Pilkings

Josue Laboucane

Josue Laboucane

The Prince

Pulga Muchochoma

Pulga Muchochoma

Joseph/Drummer

Ngabo Nabea

Ngabo Nabea

Sergeant Amusa

Bola Aiyeola

Bola Aiyeola

Adedoja

Celia Aloma

Celia Aloma

Olabisi

Isi Bhakhomen

Isi Bhakhomen

Omosalewa

Déjah Dixon-Green

Déjah Dixon-Green

Apinke

Ijeoma Emesowum

Ijeoma Emesowum

Ariyike

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

Espoir Segbeaya

Espoir Segbeaya

Wuraola

Norman Yeung

Norman Yeung

Constable

Videos & Trailers

Death and the King's Horseman Trailer | Stratford Festival 2022

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