12 February - 19 March 2022
An unfinished man
12 February - 19 March 2022
An unfinished man
Kayode hasn’t had a job in seven years.
(Can’t we juss name it? – Ur depressed.)
He needs to get help –
(Therapy won’t undo the spell, Kayode.)
His marriage is suffering –
(I need ya help ta stage an intervention.)
His mother knows what to do.
(The Lord told me and I went to Pastor Matanmi.)
Can Kayode be cured?
Juju exists, spirits battle, and the witches and wizards of Lagos chant loudly in East London. Written by Channel 4 playwright bursary winner Dipo Baruwa-Etti, and directed by Taio Lawson.
DATES & TIMES
12 February – 12 March, 8pm
MATINEES
26 February, 3pm
12 March, 3pm
CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE
10 & 11 March, 8pm
SOCIALLY DISTANCED PERFORMANCES
18 February, 8pm
26 February, 3pm
10 March, 8pm
RUNNING TIME
Approximately 60 minutes
WAYS TO SAVE
BOOK EARLY
Tickets start from £10 and prices increase as the theatre fills — the earlier you book tickets, the cheaper they will be.
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NO EMPTY SEATS
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CONCESSIONS
If you're aged 26 and under, 65+, a student or are unwaged, tickets are priced cheaper.
GROUP BOOKINGS
If you’d like to make a group booking (10+ tickets) please email marketing@theyardtheatre.co.uk
ACCESS & SUITABILITY
ACCESS
Access tickets are priced as concessions and can be booked online. We offer free tickets for companions, and these must be booked by emailing marketing@theyardtheatre.co.uk
SUITABILITY
Recommended for ages 14+
CONTENT GUIDANCE
This play contains references to depression and mental health throughout. The production includes depictions of violence, depictions of drowning, death and dying and references to child abduction.
The production also includes low lighting at entry, haze, strobe lighting, loud noises and moments of complete darkness.
“One of the most original and inventive shows I’ve seen in years.”
Evening Standard
“Dipo Baruwa-Etti’s play manages something seriously impressive.”
Time Out
“Bold, troubling and brilliant.”
Whatsonstage
“An exhilarating production. The performances are so rich, the premise so compelling”.
The Stage
CAST & TEAM
The Yard would like to extend additional thanks to The Idlewild Trust for their generous support to Dipo via Yard New Voices, which supported artists to develop their first full commissions.
