Writers and scholars of international repute will address theatre art practitioners in Nigeria on 9th November as Black Edge Production commences the 2022 ASA Festival. The programme will run till 12th November at the National Theatre, Iganmu.
“The 2022 ASA workshop will address the challenges in the theatre art business in Nigeria, identity of Yoruba society and perceived traditional values of Yoruba people”, according to a statement by Black Edge Artistic Director, Babatunde Abideen.
He said that the festival would focus on the role of the theatre practitioner in the cultural, political and economic development of Nigeria.
“The ASA Festival is typically a mixed bag of teaching, recitations in Yoruba, cultural displays of traditional dances and modes of dressing. It also brings writers, actors, theatre directors, movie producers, dancers and people of different cultural backgrounds to interact together”, the statement explained.
Aside from the opportunity by the theatre practitioners to share experiences, improve business and management skills, the statement said that the year’s edition of ASA festival is designed to encourage theatre arts practitioners in pursuit of excellence and offer a platform for life stage performances of Yoruba and English troupes, exhibitions and art shows.
“It will also teach the participants a lot”, Abideen said.
“The 5th ASA festival will be a wonderful, great programme for everyone to enjoy. It’s something that’s exciting and people who are coming to Lagos will be in for a surprise”, the statement added.
