Inua Ellams
Latest News on Inua Ellams:
Photos
.jpg?format=auto&width=600)
andpeterbankole(nmeriora)inthreesisters.photobytheotherrichard..jpg?format=auto&width=600)
Three Sisters Rehearsal Photos
National Theatre
5th November 2019
By Inua Ellams after Checkov
Director: Nadia Fall
Set and Costume Designer :Katrina Lindsay
Lighting Designer : Peter Mumford
Sound Designer :Donato Wharton
Movement Director : Polly Bennett
Composer : Femi Temowo
Music Director and Vocal Arranger :Michael Henry
Staff Director : Moji Elufowoju
Cast
Ronke Adekouluejo
Adedeji Adetayo
Jonathan Ajayi
Jude Akuwudike
Tobi Bamtefa
Peter Bankolé
Anni Domingo
Lola May
Jerome Ngonadi
Sarah Niles
Ken Nwosu
Racheal Ofori
Joseph Ogeleka
Nasa Ohalete
Offue Okegbe
Chloe Okora
Sule Rimi
Natalie Simpson
Diana Yekinni
©The Other Richard
Date:
11/13/2019
From: Photo Flash: Take a Look Inside Rehearsals for the National Theatre's THREE SISTERS
inrehearsalsforthreesisters.photobytheotherrichard..jpg?format=auto&width=600)
Three Sisters Rehearsal Photos
National Theatre
5th November 2019
By Inua Ellams after Checkov
Director: Nadia Fall
Set and Costume Designer :Katrina Lindsay
Lighting Designer : Peter Mumford
Sound Designer :Donato Wharton
Movement Director : Polly Bennett
Composer : Femi Temowo
Music Director and Vocal Arranger :Michael Henry
Staff Director : Moji Elufowoju
Cast
Ronke Adekouluejo
Adedeji Adetayo
Jonathan Ajayi
Jude Akuwudike
Tobi Bamtefa
Peter Bankolé
Anni Domingo
Lola May
Jerome Ngonadi
Sarah Niles
Ken Nwosu
Racheal Ofori
Joseph Ogeleka
Nasa Ohalete
Offue Okegbe
Chloe Okora
Sule Rimi
Natalie Simpson
Diana Yekinni
©The Other Richard
Date:
11/13/2019
From: Photo Flash: Take a Look Inside Rehearsals for the National Theatre's THREE SISTERS
inrehearsalsforthreesisters.photobytheotherrichard..jpg?format=auto&width=600)
Three Sisters Rehearsal Photos
National Theatre
5th November 2019
By Inua Ellams after Checkov
Director: Nadia Fall
Set and Costume Designer :Katrina Lindsay
Lighting Designer : Peter Mumford
Sound Designer :Donato Wharton
Movement Director : Polly Bennett
Composer : Femi Temowo
Music Director and Vocal Arranger :Michael Henry
Staff Director : Moji Elufowoju
Cast
Ronke Adekouluejo
Adedeji Adetayo
Jonathan Ajayi
Jude Akuwudike
Tobi Bamtefa
Peter Bankolé
Anni Domingo
Lola May
Jerome Ngonadi
Sarah Niles
Ken Nwosu
Racheal Ofori
Joseph Ogeleka
Nasa Ohalete
Offue Okegbe
Chloe Okora
Sule Rimi
Natalie Simpson
Diana Yekinni
©The Other Richard
Date:
11/13/2019
From: Photo Flash: Take a Look Inside Rehearsals for the National Theatre's THREE SISTERS
inrehearsalsforthreesisters.photobytheotherrichard..jpg?format=auto&width=600)
Three Sisters Rehearsal Photos
National Theatre
5th November 2019
By Inua Ellams after Checkov
Director: Nadia Fall
Set and Costume Designer :Katrina Lindsay
Lighting Designer : Peter Mumford
Sound Designer :Donato Wharton
Movement Director : Polly Bennett
Composer : Femi Temowo
Music Director and Vocal Arranger :Michael Henry
Staff Director : Moji Elufowoju
Cast
Ronke Adekouluejo
Adedeji Adetayo
Jonathan Ajayi
Jude Akuwudike
Tobi Bamtefa
Peter Bankolé
Anni Domingo
Lola May
Jerome Ngonadi
Sarah Niles
Ken Nwosu
Racheal Ofori
Joseph Ogeleka
Nasa Ohalete
Offue Okegbe
Chloe Okora
Sule Rimi
Natalie Simpson
Diana Yekinni
©The Other Richard
Date:
11/13/2019
From: Photo Flash: Take a Look Inside Rehearsals for the National Theatre's THREE SISTERS
inthreesisters-photobytheotherrichard..jpg?format=auto&width=600)
Three Sisters Rehearsal Photos
National Theatre
5th November 2019
By Inua Ellams after Checkov
Director: Nadia Fall
Set and Costume Designer :Katrina Lindsay
Lighting Designer : Peter Mumford
Sound Designer :Donato Wharton
Movement Director : Polly Bennett
Composer : Femi Temowo
Music Director and Vocal Arranger :Michael Henry
Staff Director : Moji Elufowoju
Cast
Ronke Adekouluejo
Adedeji Adetayo
Jonathan Ajayi
Jude Akuwudike
Tobi Bamtefa
Peter Bankolé
Anni Domingo
Lola May
Jerome Ngonadi
Sarah Niles
Ken Nwosu
Racheal Ofori
Joseph Ogeleka
Nasa Ohalete
Offue Okegbe
Chloe Okora
Sule Rimi
Natalie Simpson
Diana Yekinni
©The Other Richard
Date:
11/13/2019
From: Photo Flash: Take a Look Inside Rehearsals for the National Theatre's THREE SISTERS
andkennwosu(ikemba)inthreesisters.photobytheotherrichard..jpg?format=auto&width=600)
Three Sisters Rehearsal Photos
National Theatre
5th November 2019
By Inua Ellams after Checkov
Director: Nadia Fall
Set and Costume Designer :Katrina Lindsay
Lighting Designer : Peter Mumford
Sound Designer :Donato Wharton
Movement Director : Polly Bennett
Composer : Femi Temowo
Music Director and Vocal Arranger :Michael Henry
Staff Director : Moji Elufowoju
Cast
Ronke Adekouluejo
Adedeji Adetayo
Jonathan Ajayi
Jude Akuwudike
Tobi Bamtefa
Peter Bankolé
Anni Domingo
Lola May
Jerome Ngonadi
Sarah Niles
Ken Nwosu
Racheal Ofori
Joseph Ogeleka
Nasa Ohalete
Offue Okegbe
Chloe Okora
Sule Rimi
Natalie Simpson
Diana Yekinni
©The Other Richard
Date:
11/13/2019
From: Photo Flash: Take a Look Inside Rehearsals for the National Theatre's THREE SISTERS
inthreesisters.photobytheotherrichard..jpg?format=auto&width=600)
Three Sisters Rehearsal Photos
National Theatre
5th November 2019
By Inua Ellams after Checkov
Director: Nadia Fall
Set and Costume Designer :Katrina Lindsay
Lighting Designer : Peter Mumford
Sound Designer :Donato Wharton
Movement Director : Polly Bennett
Composer : Femi Temowo
Music Director and Vocal Arranger :Michael Henry
Staff Director : Moji Elufowoju
Cast
Ronke Adekouluejo
Adedeji Adetayo
Jonathan Ajayi
Jude Akuwudike
Tobi Bamtefa
Peter Bankolé
Anni Domingo
Lola May
Jerome Ngonadi
Sarah Niles
Ken Nwosu
Racheal Ofori
Joseph Ogeleka
Nasa Ohalete
Offue Okegbe
Chloe Okora
Sule Rimi
Natalie Simpson
Diana Yekinni
©The Other Richard
Date:
11/13/2019
From: Photo Flash: Take a Look Inside Rehearsals for the National Theatre's THREE SISTERS
Three Sisters Rehearsal Photos
National Theatre
5th November 2019
By Inua Ellams after Checkov
Director: Nadia Fall
Set and Costume Designer :Katrina Lindsay
Lighting Designer : Peter Mumford
Sound Designer :Donato Wharton
Movement Director : Polly Bennett
Composer : Femi Temowo
Music Director and Vocal Arranger :Michael Henry
Staff Director : Moji Elufowoju
Cast
Ronke Adekouluejo
Adedeji Adetayo
Jonathan Ajayi
Jude Akuwudike
Tobi Bamtefa
Peter Bankolé
Anni Domingo
Lola May
Jerome Ngonadi
Sarah Niles
Ken Nwosu
Racheal Ofori
Joseph Ogeleka
Nasa Ohalete
Offue Okegbe
Chloe Okora
Sule Rimi
Natalie Simpson
Diana Yekinni
©The Other Richard
Date:
11/13/2019
From: Photo Flash: Take a Look Inside Rehearsals for the National Theatre's THREE SISTERS
Three Sisters Rehearsal Photos
National Theatre
5th November 2019
By Inua Ellams after Checkov
Director: Nadia Fall
Set and Costume Designer :Katrina Lindsay
Lighting Designer : Peter Mumford
Sound Designer :Donato Wharton
Movement Director : Polly Bennett
Composer : Femi Temowo
Music Director and Vocal Arranger :Michael Henry
Staff Director : Moji Elufowoju
Cast
Ronke Adekouluejo
Adedeji Adetayo
Jonathan Ajayi
Jude Akuwudike
Tobi Bamtefa
Peter Bankolé
Anni Domingo
Lola May
Jerome Ngonadi
Sarah Niles
Ken Nwosu
Racheal Ofori
Joseph Ogeleka
Nasa Ohalete
Offue Okegbe
Chloe Okora
Sule Rimi
Natalie Simpson
Diana Yekinni
©The Other Richard
Date:
11/13/2019
From: Photo Flash: Take a Look Inside Rehearsals for the National Theatre's THREE SISTERS
andsulerimi(onyinyechukwu)inthreesisters.photobytheotherrichard..jpg?format=auto&width=600)
Three Sisters Rehearsal Photos
National Theatre
5th November 2019
By Inua Ellams after Checkov
Director: Nadia Fall
Set and Costume Designer :Katrina Lindsay
Lighting Designer : Peter Mumford
Sound Designer :Donato Wharton
Movement Director : Polly Bennett
Composer : Femi Temowo
Music Director and Vocal Arranger :Michael Henry
Staff Director : Moji Elufowoju
Cast
Ronke Adekouluejo
Adedeji Adetayo
Jonathan Ajayi
Jude Akuwudike
Tobi Bamtefa
Peter Bankolé
Anni Domingo
Lola May
Jerome Ngonadi
Sarah Niles
Ken Nwosu
Racheal Ofori
Joseph Ogeleka
Nasa Ohalete
Offue Okegbe
Chloe Okora
Sule Rimi
Natalie Simpson
Diana Yekinni
©The Other Richard
Date:
11/13/2019
From: Photo Flash: Take a Look Inside Rehearsals for the National Theatre's THREE SISTERS
,sarahniles(lolo)andrachealofori(udo)inrehearsalsforthreesisters.photobytheotherrichard..jpg?format=auto&width=600)
Three Sisters Rehearsal Photos
National Theatre
5th November 2019
By Inua Ellams after Checkov
Director: Nadia Fall
Set and Costume Designer :Katrina Lindsay
Lighting Designer : Peter Mumford
Sound Designer :Donato Wharton
Movement Director : Polly Bennett
Composer : Femi Temowo
Music Director and Vocal Arranger :Michael Henry
Staff Director : Moji Elufowoju
Cast
Ronke Adekouluejo
Adedeji Adetayo
Jonathan Ajayi
Jude Akuwudike
Tobi Bamtefa
Peter Bankolé
Anni Domingo
Lola May
Jerome Ngonadi
Sarah Niles
Ken Nwosu
Racheal Ofori
Joseph Ogeleka
Nasa Ohalete
Offue Okegbe
Chloe Okora
Sule Rimi
Natalie Simpson
Diana Yekinni
©The Other Richard
Date:
11/13/2019
From: Photo Flash: Take a Look Inside Rehearsals for the National Theatre's THREE SISTERS
News
Lowry to Present England-Based Artists at Edinburgh Festival Fringe for First Time
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 14, 2026
Lowry will present a curated programme of theatre, dance, comedy and circus by England-based artists at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, with the British Council sharing the lineup with international performing arts delegates.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 14, 2026
Lowry will present a curated programme of theatre, dance, comedy and circus by England-based artists at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, with the British Council sharing the lineup with international performing arts delegates.
Stockard Channing Will Direct KRAPP'S LAST TAPE at Latitude Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jul 9, 2026
Stockard Channing makes her directorial debut with Samuel Beckett's KRAPP'S LAST TAPE at Latitude Festival's 20th edition, starring David Westhead, before the production heads to Edinburgh Fringe.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 9, 2026
Stockard Channing makes her directorial debut with Samuel Beckett's KRAPP'S LAST TAPE at Latitude Festival's 20th edition, starring David Westhead, before the production heads to Edinburgh Fringe.
Shedload-of-Future Fund Announces 2026 Edinburgh Fringe Bursary Recipients
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2026
Francesca Moody Productions and Shedinburgh announced five recipients of the 2026 Shedload-of-Future Fund, a bursary supporting early-career artists taking work to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe for the first time.
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2026
Francesca Moody Productions and Shedinburgh announced five recipients of the 2026 Shedload-of-Future Fund, a bursary supporting early-career artists taking work to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe for the first time.
World Premiere of THELMA & LOUISE and More Set For The Young Vic's 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2026
The Young Vic Theatre announced its 2026/7 season, headlined by the world premiere of THELMA & LOUISE, a new musical featuring music by Neko Case, starring Amy Lennox and Rachel Tucker, alongside UK premieres and international productions.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2026
The Young Vic Theatre announced its 2026/7 season, headlined by the world premiere of THELMA & LOUISE, a new musical featuring music by Neko Case, starring Amy Lennox and Rachel Tucker, alongside UK premieres and international productions.
Amelia Dimoldenberg, Ash Sarkar, and Olly Alexander Will Lead LETTERS TO THE FUTURE Weekend at Southbank Centre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2026
Cultural figures AMELIA DIMOLDBERG, ASH SARKAR, and OLLY ALEXANDER will lead the ‘Letters To The Future’ weekend at Southbank Centre, addressing key issues and celebrating youth perspectives.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2026
Cultural figures AMELIA DIMOLDBERG, ASH SARKAR, and OLLY ALEXANDER will lead the ‘Letters To The Future’ weekend at Southbank Centre, addressing key issues and celebrating youth perspectives.
Latitude Festival Reveals First Wave Of 2026 Literary And Poetry Programme
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2026
LATITUDE FESTIVAL will present its 20th anniversary literary programme from 23-26 July 2026 at Henham Park, Suffolk, featuring poets including INUA ELLAMS, DR JOHN COOPER CLARKE, and COURTTIA NEWLAND.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2026
LATITUDE FESTIVAL will present its 20th anniversary literary programme from 23-26 July 2026 at Henham Park, Suffolk, featuring poets including INUA ELLAMS, DR JOHN COOPER CLARKE, and COURTTIA NEWLAND.
ONCE UPON A TIME IN SOKOTO Will Embark on UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2026
China Plate and Fuel announced a new touring initiative, 'Touring Together,' featuring INUA ELLAMS' ONCE UPON A TIME IN SOKOTO as the inaugural production in collaboration with various UK venues.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2026
China Plate and Fuel announced a new touring initiative, 'Touring Together,' featuring INUA ELLAMS' ONCE UPON A TIME IN SOKOTO as the inaugural production in collaboration with various UK venues.
MULTITUDES Festival to Return to Southbank Centre with Orchestral Music
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 19, 2026
The Southbank Centre will present the return of MULTITUDES, a multi-arts festival centered around orchestral music, starting March 19, 2026. This event will feature a diverse lineup of performances that blend music with other art forms, offering audiences a unique cultural experience in London. The festival aims to showcase the power of orchestral music as a foundation for artistic expression.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 19, 2026
The Southbank Centre will present the return of MULTITUDES, a multi-arts festival centered around orchestral music, starting March 19, 2026. This event will feature a diverse lineup of performances that blend music with other art forms, offering audiences a unique cultural experience in London. The festival aims to showcase the power of orchestral music as a foundation for artistic expression.
Writers Room Festival Will Return to the Marlowe Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2026
The Writers' Room Festival will present a packed programme of rehearsed readings, workshops and talks with industry experts and leading playwrights. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2026
The Writers' Room Festival will present a packed programme of rehearsed readings, workshops and talks with industry experts and leading playwrights. Learn more here!
AN EVENING WITH AN IMMIGRANT Comes to Queen Elizabeth Hall
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2026
FUEL will present 'AN EVENING WITH AN IMMIGRANT', a compelling performance by Inua Ellams with a live score by Laura Mvula and the Chineke! Orchestra. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2026
FUEL will present 'AN EVENING WITH AN IMMIGRANT', a compelling performance by Inua Ellams with a live score by Laura Mvula and the Chineke! Orchestra. Learn more here!
Southbank Centre Honours Alexander McQueen at Multitudes Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2026
The Southbank Centre has announced the full line-up for the return of Multitudes, its multi-arts festival powered by orchestral music, running from 16-30 April 2026 as part of the centre's 75th anniversary year.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2026
The Southbank Centre has announced the full line-up for the return of Multitudes, its multi-arts festival powered by orchestral music, running from 16-30 April 2026 as part of the centre's 75th anniversary year.
Fuel Adds Three New Trustees To Board
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 8, 2026
Fuel has announced the appointment of Rakie Ayola, Selina Ocean, and Jenny Waldman CBE as new Trustees. The three join the organisation’s existing board as Fuel continues its producing and development work.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 8, 2026
Fuel has announced the appointment of Rakie Ayola, Selina Ocean, and Jenny Waldman CBE as new Trustees. The three join the organisation’s existing board as Fuel continues its producing and development work.
Review: MORE THAN ONE STORY, Trafalgar Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - Nov 10, 2025
If there is one message that those who were in attendance at More Than One Story LIVE on 9 November absorbed through their skin, it is that “The arts don’t belong to a few, they belong to everyone.” The sentiment was declared proudly by Rory Kinnear in his opening speech and echoed warmly by co-host Shahab Awad, actor and member of Cardboard Citizens. It was sprinkled, allegorised, and spoken boldly throughout the monologues that were presented.
by Cindy Marcolina - Nov 10, 2025
If there is one message that those who were in attendance at More Than One Story LIVE on 9 November absorbed through their skin, it is that “The arts don’t belong to a few, they belong to everyone.” The sentiment was declared proudly by Rory Kinnear in his opening speech and echoed warmly by co-host Shahab Awad, actor and member of Cardboard Citizens. It was sprinkled, allegorised, and spoken boldly throughout the monologues that were presented.
Rebecca Lucy Taylor (a.k.a Self Esteem) and More Set for Southbank Centre November Events
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2025
This November, Southbank Centre's London Literature Festival will continue, featuring a day of curated events by Rebecca Lucy Taylor (a.k.a Self Esteem) (Sat 1 Nov). See full listing!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2025
This November, Southbank Centre's London Literature Festival will continue, featuring a day of curated events by Rebecca Lucy Taylor (a.k.a Self Esteem) (Sat 1 Nov). See full listing!
Rory Kinnear, Arthur Darvill, and More Will Launch 'More Than One Story' Book With Cardboard Citizens
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2025
Stars of stage and screen will unite to celebrate the publication of a brand new book from the award-winning arts and social justice charity, Cardboard Citizens.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2025
Stars of stage and screen will unite to celebrate the publication of a brand new book from the award-winning arts and social justice charity, Cardboard Citizens.
Governors Island Arts to Present The New York City Premiere Of Touki Delphine's FIREBIRD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2025
Governors Island Arts will present the New York City premiere of FIREBIRD, the hypnotic, genre-defying visual arts performance from Amsterdam-based artist collective Touki Delphine. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2025
Governors Island Arts will present the New York City premiere of FIREBIRD, the hypnotic, genre-defying visual arts performance from Amsterdam-based artist collective Touki Delphine. Learn more!
THE 419 Exhibition by Inua Ellams and Oluwamuyiwa “Logor” Logo to Open at Somerset House
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 11, 2025
Fuel will present The 419, a new poetry and photography exhibition by award-winning poet and playwright Inua Ellams (Three Sisters, Half God of Rainfall) and acclaimed photographer and filmmaker Oluwamuyiwa “Logor” Logo, at Somerset House’s West Wing Gallery from 8–14 September 2025.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 11, 2025
Fuel will present The 419, a new poetry and photography exhibition by award-winning poet and playwright Inua Ellams (Three Sisters, Half God of Rainfall) and acclaimed photographer and filmmaker Oluwamuyiwa “Logor” Logo, at Somerset House’s West Wing Gallery from 8–14 September 2025.
THE 419 Comes to the Somerset House
by Stephi Wild - Jul 2, 2025
The 419 is a playful poetry and photography exhibition, where 14 sonnets and 14 portraits show how money flows through 14 lives on a typical day in Lagos, Nigeria.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 2, 2025
The 419 is a playful poetry and photography exhibition, where 14 sonnets and 14 portraits show how money flows through 14 lives on a typical day in Lagos, Nigeria.
Governors Island Arts Unveils 2025 Season Beginning in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 23, 2025
Governors Island Arts has revealed a season of public artworks and performances as part of the 2025 season. See full programming for the season and learn how to attend!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 23, 2025
Governors Island Arts has revealed a season of public artworks and performances as part of the 2025 season. See full programming for the season and learn how to attend!
Feature: Ilana Lucas Picks the Top Toronto Theatre of 2024
by Ilana Lucas - Jan 1, 2025
What did our critic have to say about Toronto's Top Theatre of 2024?
by Ilana Lucas - Jan 1, 2025
What did our critic have to say about Toronto's Top Theatre of 2024?
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Inua Ellams written?
Inua Ellams has written 2 shows including Barber Shop Chronicles (Author), The Half-God of Rainfall (Playwright).
Tickets From $59
Tickets From $71
Tickets From $71
Tickets From $95