54.60 Africa

The fate of Africa rests solely on the zeal and chivalry of eleven adventurous friends. Their ancestral ‘mother’ gives them seven days to prove to the rest of the world that their fabulous continent is worth celebrating and not burying. Their journeys traverse 54 countries, countless boundaries, and endless risks. Lives, history, and destinies are rewritten forever. From the director of smash hit The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives at Arcola Theatre, comes 54.60 Africa, an exhilarating, cross-cultural pan-African encounter, brought to life through word, live music, song, and dance. It is inspired by the travels of its author who accomplished visiting every one of Africa’s then 54 nations, before his 60th birthday. The ensemble features Eastenders’ Suzette Llewellyn, Munashe Chirisa (The Play that Goes Wrong), Uganda’s popular music group The Ganda Boys and several cast members from The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives including Patrice Naiambana (Baba Segi). Praise for previous work of The Elufowoju jr Ensemble ★★★★★ “Nothing short of spectacular.” – The Guardian on The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives, 2018 ★★★★½ “Theatre with a difference, with a spirit, which will open your eyes and worldview.” – Theatre Box, on the Elufowoju jr Ensemble’s first production, The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives, 2018 ★★★★ “An exuberantly entertaining show.” – Evening Standard on The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives, 2018 “From the moment we entered the space with the ebullient energy of the performers was infectious ... infused with joy but it also gave glimpses of danger and the darker realities of life on the continent. ” – Audience Praise from Previous Staged Readings of 54.60 Africa “I felt as if I was in every part of Africa that was visited. ” – Audience Praise from Previous Staged Readings of 54.60 Africa “I loved every minute of it.” – Audience Praise from Previous Staged Readings of 54.60 Africa