African gathering in memory of Rufus Orishayomi

Saturday, 23rd May 2010
Starting time: 7.00pm
Arcola Theatre, 27 Arcola Street London E8
STUDIO 1

A Farewell Celebration Tribute in honour of African Theatre Innovator & Practitioner Rufus Orisayomi
(1 January 1947 - 18 February 2010)

An evening bringing together a wide family network of British based African artists, celebrities and friends sharing memorable anecdotes and amplifying the great artistry of Rufus Orisayomi's work and influence. The memorial promises to feature two hours of dramatic performance readings, dance troupes, sketches, music and fascinating art displays from Rufus Orisayomi's very own painting collection.

Confirmed Actors and Artistes performing at the evening include -

• Ade Solanke
• Adeola Badejo
• Amani Naphtali
  Angie Amra Anderson
• Alan Springer
• Alex Oma-Pius
• Ayan De First & his Oduduwa Talking Drummers
• Ayo-Dele Edwards
• Ben Onwukwe
• Bisi Adigun (Arambe)
• Bolaji Adeola Badejo
• Cyril Nri
• Ellen Thomas
  Francis Angol
• Funmi Adewole Kruczkowska
• Golda John
• 'H' Patten
• Joy Elias Rilwan
• Judith Palmer
• Kadija George
• Moji Bamtefa
• Ndubuisi Anike
• Omotolani Sarumi
• OT Fagbenle
• Peter Badejo
• Tito Fagbenle
• Usifu Jalloh & Wale Ojo
  

Event Produced & Directed by Femi Elufowoju, jr.

*All proceeds will go to Orishayomi's children.

Tickets: Adults - Full Charity price - £20
16 - 25 year olds - £10
Under 16 - Free

Arcola Theatre Tel: 020 7503 1646