National Theatre Live: Three Sisters (2019)

12/01/2019 (GB) • 3h 10m

Drama

Love and longing in 1960s Nigeria.

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Adedeji Adetayo

Chidi (Guitarist)

Amarachi Attamah

Oka Mbem (The Chant Poet)

Lola May

Ensemble / US Abosede / Nne Chukwu


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

1960s

live theatre

filmed theater

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