Oval House Theatre celebrates Nigerian Independence with gritty new play Estate Walls
2010 marks the 50th anniversary of Nigerian Independence and to celebrate, Oval House Theatre explores the contribution of Nigerian playwrights to British theatre. This autumn, the south London venue plays host to OMO London, a three-week festival of work focused on Nigerian communities in Britain. From the Yoruba word “omo” meaning “child” or “children”, the festival looks at the Nigerian population of the “children of London”.
From 21st September, emerging artist Arinze Kene premières his lyrical new play Estate Walls. The story follows aspirational young Obi whose artistic ambitions collide with his money-hungry friends. As his mates plan a heist, Obi struggles desperately to dissociate himself. Life only gets more complicated when Obi finds himself in love with a girl he can surely never have. Estate Walls promises to be a gritty, romantic coming-of-age story with every line a rich, witty, poetic statement.
Estate Walls is directed by Che Walker, whose play The Frontline about life outside Camden Town tube station, was the first contemporary play to be staged at The Globe. Both Walker and Kene have a talent for honing in on the drama that unfolds across limited geographical locations.
Kene's insights about life on one estate paired with the multi-talentd writer/actor/director Walker and his ability to tease apart tangles of drama make Estate Walls one of the must-see plays of the coming weeks.
Estate Walls at Oval House Theatre runs from 21st September until 9th October
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