Chekhov’s iconic characters are relocated to Nigeria in this bold new adaptation.Owerri, 1967, on the brink of the Biafran Civil War.Lolo, Nne Chukwu and Udo are grieving the loss of their father. Months before, two ruthless military coups plunged the country into chaos. Fuelled by foreign intervention, the conflict encroaches on their provincial village, and the sisters long to return to their former home in Lagos.Following his smash-hit Barber Shop Chronicles, Inua Ellams returns to the National Theatre with this heartbreaking retelling of Chekhov’s classic play.
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Language English ● Format EPUB ● Pages 96 ● ISBN 9781786829634 ● Publisher Oberon Books ● Published 2019 ● Downloadable 3 times ● Currency EUR ● ID 7308227 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM
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