Iya-Ile by Oladipo Agboluaje

My cousin called me in the middle of the night, raving about wonderful this play is. She was particularly impressed about how accurately it depicted 'naija household palava'(think 'Dynasty', with even more drama and sequins!). I'm so gutted I won't be able to see it but a lowdown about it is below courtesy www.offwestend.com. 

 Iya-ile.
It's 1989 in Lagos. Political hysteria and social change are sweeping Nigeria. Chief Adeyemi's wife Toyin is turning 40 and, behind the mansion walls, the household is preparing for her party. But there are other distractions. Their troublesome sons, returning from college, are more interested in seduction and starting revolutions than their parents' disintegrating marriage. Meanwhile Helen, the ambitious house girl, is waiting for her chance...

An unmissable theatrical party, Ìyà-Ilé is the long-awaited prequel to the hugely successful The Estate, which is currently being adapted for film. A vibrant mix of comedy, political satire and family intrigue, Ìyà-Ilé is packed with witty dialogue and the wonderful music of Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Sunny Ade and Ebenezer Obey.

Oladipo Agboluaje's most recent plays include The Christ of Coldharbour Lane and the five-star hit The Hounding of David Oluwale. Tiata Fahodzi was last at Soho Theatre in 2007 with the sell-out hit Joe Guy.

Credits: Offwestend.com

Tickets:
14-23 May: £10
25 May – 6 June: £15 (£12.50)
8-20 June: £20 (£17.50)