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.
Director:
Writer:
Anthony Santiago
Elesin
Amaka Umeh
Praise-Singer
Graham Abbey
Simon Pilkings
Kwaku Adu-Poku
Olunde
Akosua Amo-Adem
Iyaloja
Maev Beaty
Jane Pilkings
Josue Laboucane
The Prince
Pulga Muchochoma
Joseph/Drummer
Ngabo Nabea
Sergeant Amusa
Bola Aiyeola
Adedoja
Celia Aloma
Olabisi
Isi Bhakhomen
Omosalewa
Déjah Dixon-Green
Apinke
Ijeoma Emesowum
Ariyike
Rachel Jones
Companion to the Resident
Matthew Kabwe
Constable
Kevin Kruchkywich
The Resident
Andrea Rankin
Companion to the Prince
Tyrone Savage
Aide-de-camp
Espoir Segbeaya
Wuraola
Norman Yeung
Constable
Death and the King's Horseman Trailer | Stratford Festival 2022
