Esther's Revenge - Pawstudios Africa

8pm Friday & Saturday | 5pm Sunday

Brought to you by Pawstudios Africa - one of Nigeria's most dynamic theatre companies

It's 1953 in Lagos and Esther has been accused of murdering her white lover Mark. The sentence is death by hanging. What happens next is up to you.

With an absolute powerhouse central performance by Bola Stephen Atitebi, Esther’s Revenge, written and directed by Kenneth Uphopho, and produced by Tope Sanni for Pawstudios Africa, is an experiential play inspired by true life events of Esther who was reported to have murdered her white lover in 1953. The sentence was death by hanging. This participatory play is devised, exploring themes around race, colonization, sexual abuse, violence against women, and political and social injustice. Esther takes us on a journey through time into the events leading up to the death of Mark.

The jury, consisting of audience members, is given the responsibility to vote in favour or against a stay of execution.

Winner of Brighton Fringe 2023's International Bursary & Brighton Fringe Encore Series 2023/2024, supported by Soho Playhouse (New York)

“Top 10 Shows to See at Brighton Fringe 2023” - Muddy Stilettos
“An ambitious and affecting production, tackling some difficult and still important issues, and with a powerhouse of a central performance.” - Fringe Review

Ages: 16+
Contains Themes of sexual harassment, racism, misogyny and violence.

You can find out more information on the theater at sohoplayhouse.com and more on the Series at fringenecoreseries.com

All tickets include a £1 admin charge

Approx running time 1 hour

All purchases for show at the Alma now have a suggested donation to the theatre and inhouse company of £3.00

You can remove this donation by changing the amount to £0.00, but please do consider offering your generosity to help us continue to offer great theatre at affordable prices.

The Alma Theatre has been serving the community for 29 years and has never been the recipient of ACE or any other funding. We offer reduced rates, preferential box office splits and extended promo support to assist all visiting companies. Your help will enable us to continue bringing fantastic stories to your local theatre, develop the programme, maintain the venue and create work in house. 2/3rds of your donation will go to the Alma Theatre, and 1/3 to our inhouse company, Schoolhouse Productions.

For our refunds and latecomers policy, please head to the Alma’s Theatre Information page.