The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives
Author(s):
Novel by Lola Shoneyin, adapted by Rotimi Babatunde
Company:
Arcola Theatre
Running time:
2h 10min approx
Age recommendation:
18+ years
Set in modern-day Nigeria, where the conflict of tradition and contemporary values sparks complicated gender dynamics,The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives is a scandalous saga of sexual politics and family strife.
Baba Segi has three wives, seven children and a mansion filled with riches. When his eyes on Bolanle, a young university graduate wise to life’s misfortunes, murderous schemes are plotted against her.
But the fabric of the family begins to unravel when Bolanle unwittingly uncovers a secret which threatens to rock his patriarchal household to the core.
