Death and the King's Horseman

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.

Country:

Genre:

Drama,

History

Duration:

153 minutes

Year:

2023

Director:

Tawiah M'Carthy

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Company:

Stratford Festival

Cast:

Elesin

Praise-Singer

Simon Pilkings

Olunde

Iyaloja

Crew:

Director

Writer

Assistant Director

Music Director

Director of Photography