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| Joseph Edgar, Chairman, Duke of Shomolu Productions |
The play is one of the four to be staged by
the theatrical play-producing outfit this month.
According to Mr Joseph Edgar, Chairman,
Duke of Shomolu Productions, the play is a satirist look at society.
“Our Duke Has Gone Mad Again” is a
satirical look at the Nigerian society.
“It pokes a mischeivious finger at
society’s underbelly.
“It is guaranteed to annoy the audience; it
will take a bold and vivacious look at themes like polygamy, white garment
Churches and loss of loved ones.
“The play will also look at leadership and
so many other issues.
“It is generally a satirical look at
society,” Edgar told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Lagos.
Other plays to be staged this month in
Lagos include a rehash of “Ufok Ibaan” which was first staged at the Ibom Hall
in Uyo.
Ufok Ibaan, which depicts the Ikot Abasi
women’s riots, will have Sen. Udoma Udo Udoma, whose grandmother is depicted,
and Chief Emeka Anyaoku, as Special Guests of Honour.
It is scheduled to be staged on Sunday,
Dec. 11.
Another play is “Awo”, which, in its first
showing, attracted the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osibanjo and Gov. Babajide
Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State.
The play is to be staged on Dec. 17
and Dec. 18.
“Awo, which is directed by Makinde
Adeniran, is expected to throw up leadership issues which remain critical as
Nigeria head toward 2023,” Edgar told NAN.
Also to be staged is “Ogiame Erejuwa II”.
The play, scheduled for Christmas and
Boxing days, is an 80-man cast directed by William Benson that will have
Itsekiri chiefs and other prominent Nigerians in attendance.
Co-produced by Mofe Atake, SAN, Julius Rone
and Amaju Pinnick, the play will take the audience through the robust reign of
Ogiame Erejuwa II, the grandfather of the current Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse
III. (NAN)