THE SECRET LIVES OF BABA SEGI’S WIVES

The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives adapted by Rotimi Babatunde

“Men are like yam, you cut them how you like.”

26 April — 31 May, Arcola Theatre

Baba Segi has three wives, seven children, and a mansion filled with riches. But now he has his eyes on Bolanle, a young university graduate wise to life’s misfortunes. When Bolanle responds to Baba Segi’s advances, she unwittingly uncovers a secret which threatens to rock his patriarchal household to the core.

The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives is a scandalous, engrossing tale of sexual politics and family strife in modern-day Nigeria. Lola Shoneyin’s bestselling novel bursts on to the stage in a vivid adaptation by Caine Award-winning playwright Rotimi Babatunde.

Femi Elufowoju jr once again directs a multi-talented African ensemble in the return of the “spectacular” 2018 smash hit, featuring live Yoruba music, songs and dance.ect on the meaning of home, the bonds of family, the enduring spirit of perseverance and what we leave behind.

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