WILLIAM SHAKESPEAR'S HAMLET BERTHS IN LAGOS

By CHUKS EZE

Nigerian-born British actor, Ladi Emeruwa, is leading a 17-man cast and crew to Nigeria to deliver the much-awaited stage adaptation of Shakespeare’s popular tragedy and longest play, Hamlet, as part of the ongoing two-year global tour of the troupe tagged: The Hamlet Globe to Globe Tour.

The event, which is scheduled to hold at the Muson Centre, Lagos, on March 5 and 6 respectively is expected to feature three editions namely, the Matinee Performance, which kicks-off at 2:00pm, The Evening Session, which kicks-off at 6:30pm and a repeat the following day at Ladi’s alma matter, St. Saviours’ School, Ikoyi, Lagos.

Conceived to mark the 450th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s birth and increase international understanding of his works, the show debuted at Shakespeare’s Globe, London, on April 23, 2014, and will be replicated in 205 countries around the world. The African debut was held at Algeria’s National Theatre.

According to the event promoter, the Nigerian edition is already enjoying immense support from a host of organisations including The British Council, Muson Centre, Wheatbaker Hotel, Saint Saviour’s School, Ikoyi, and several media partners.

Directed by Globe’s Artistic Director, Dominic Dromgoole, the troupe comprises 12 actors and five stage managers.

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