‘Shakespeare’s Ájè, The Witches’ was part of the 400 years anniversary celebration since the death of William Shakespeare at the Barbican Centre’s ‘Shakespeare Weekender: Play On’.
IROKO Theatre company used storytelling, drama, music and movement to explore the world of ‘Shakespeare’s Ájè, The Witches’ from a Southern Nigerian perspective that believes that witches are not necessarily evil.
It was an electrifying display of artistic talents by IROKO, a foremost African Theatre production company based in London.
According to Alex Oma-Pius, Artistic Director of IROKO Theatre Company, “It is believed that the women who possess Ájè can shape and define destiny and that the Ájè is not only a demonstration of the power that they have, but also the power of women. We want to use this production to celebrate and honour women all over the world.”
IROKO is a theatre-in-education company based in Stratford and founded since 1996 by Alex Oma-Pius FRSA.
