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.
Josue is an actor, teacher, and mask maker from Fort St. John, British Columbia, Canada. He spent 12 years living, training, and making theatre in Vancouver and the last 7 seasons acting at the Stratford Festival of Canada. ... Latham at the Stratford Festival and The National Theatre School.