Lola Shoneyin‘s compelling work, The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives, is making a powerful return to the stage in a bold and unforgettable new production at London’s acclaimed Arcola Theatre, poised to establish itself as one of the must-see theatrical events of 2025
Based on the bestselling novel by Lola Shoneyin, this powerful story follows Baba Segi, a wealthy Nigerian patriarch with three wives, seven children, and a seemingly perfect home. But when he brings a young university graduate, Bolanle, into his household, she unknowingly sets off a chain of events that threatens to unravel the fabric of his carefully curated family life. Bolanle’s quiet presence becomes a catalyst for truth, challenging tradition and exposing long-held secrets that force every member of the household to confront their past and their place in the family.
Cast includes:
- Patrice Naiambana as Baba Segi
- Dolapo Oni as Bolanle
- Kemi Adekoya as Iya Segi
- Mofe Akande as Iya Femi
- Christina Oshunniyi as Iya Tope
- Ayo-Dele Edwards as Mama Bolanle
- Tania Nwachukwu as Segi
- Diana Yekinni as Nurse
- Ayan De First as Tunde
- Usifu Jalloh as Taju
- Show Dates: 26th April – 7th June 2025
- Venue: Arcola Theatre, East London
- Press Night: Wednesday 30th April at 7.30pm
- Running Time: 130 mins (including interval)
- Age Guidance: 18+
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