Death and the King’s Horseman

Death and the King’s Horseman, by Nigerian writer Wole Soyinka (Nobel Prize 1986), is based on a true incident. A Yoruba King has died, and the great chief Elesin, the King’s Horseman, is expected to accompany him to the next world. A British colonial officer tries to interfere, with disastrous consequences. Directed by Ronald Weihs, choreographed by Yinka Farinde.

A collaborative production by AfriCan Theatre Ensemble and Artword Theatre.