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Book now for The Adeyemis – A Family Saga, a new political family drama by British Nigerian writer Oladipo Agboluaje, receiving its world premiere in the Dorfman Theatre, directed by Lucian Msamati and starring Uzo Aduba.

Three-time Emmy winner Uzo Aduba plays Helen, marking her National Theatre debut, in a production that also marks the National Theatre directing debut of acclaimed actor Lucian Msamati.

Drawing on the richness of Agboluaje’s acclaimed 1997 play Iya-Ile – The First Wife, this new work expands the original story into one epic family drama, following the fortunes of a wealthy but troubled clan through a turbulent period in Nigeria’s recent history.

Specific dates, further casting and ticket information have not yet been announced.

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Who is in the cast of The Adeyemis - A Family Saga?

  • Helen: Uzo Aduba (Orange Is the New Black), making her National Theatre debut

Who are the creative team of The Adeyemis - A Family Saga?

  • Writer: Oladipo Agboluaje (New Nigerians)
  • Director: Lucian Msamati (Amadeus), making his National Theatre directing debut

Venue Information

National Theatre - Dorfman Theatre , Upper Ground, London, SE1 9PX

Nearest Tube or Train: Waterloo (Jubilee line, Northern line, Bakerloo line)

Nearest Buses: 1, 4, 26, 59, 68, 76, 139, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 243, 341, 521, X68, RV1

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