Nigeria: 'the Giant of Africa'. Conservatives rule over the biggest economy on the continent, and one of the largest and youngest populations in the world. What if the people wanted something different? What if they got it? A gripping tale of conflict and compromise, setting the scene for a political revolution in 21st century Nigeria.
Set against the backdrop of an impending apocalypse, the story explores survival in a city gripped by death. As ordinary school life shatters, characters face the harsh reality of their existence and the choices they must make. With options ranging from seeking refuge at the dock or navy base to simply enduring the chaos, the narrative delves into themes of resilience and the instinct to live amid despair. Ultimately, it challenges readers to consider what it truly means to survive when the world seems to have forgotten you.
Set in the squalor of an Ethiopian dumpsite, this adaptation of Elizabeth Laird's award-winning novel tells the story of two young boys' fight for survival.
The collected plays of one of contemporary Britain's most engaging dramatic voices, Agboluaje Plays One marks the emergence of a major talent.