“A Touch Of Magic”
Experience
the power of music, drama and dance as sam-uQuah’s exhilarating pop
opera “A Touch Of Magic” comes alive on stage bringing you the intrigues
of local African politics, the twists and turns of village romance, and the
exciting and colourful expressions of Nigerian culture.
- A village boy returns home
from studies abroad
- The king’s daughter has
waited 7 years for him
- Her father the king has big
political plans for him
- The chief councilor of the
kingdom has even bigger plans of a different kind for him
- Meanwhile, his return has
stirred up a hurricane amongst the youths of the village…..
- Hmm! One man!
sam-uQuah’s “A Touch Of Magic” is a captivating and jaw dropping stage musical blazing the
trail of long-running stage productions in Nigeria . Set in pre-independence Eastern Nigeria , it holds you spellbound every weekend
throughout the year, spins you around, and leaves you breathlessly wondering
what just happened… You must see it!
Date: Every Saturday and Sunday from
Sunday 29th July 2012
Time: 7pm – 9pm
Venue: Villa JazzMatazz, 3 Ogunlana Lane ,
Off Ogunlana Drive ,
Surulere – Lagos , Nigeria .
Tickets – N2000 – at the box office.
THE CAST
Chike – Charles Ibe / Yomi Oke
Ezinma – Tolu
Akinbileje / Lizzy Awaraka
Nwakalor –
David Nwankpa/ Udoka Akason
Nneocha –
Nkechi Oba
Igwe
Ezedioranma – Ekeng Bassey
Akukalia –
Christian Paul
Akukalia’s
Wife –
Ayomipo Oyenuga
Nkechi – Adetola Aderinto
Izundu – Debo Alapo
Ahamba – Mary Akason
Ozobia –
Johnson Usen
Chika – Wendy Oriahi
Ngozi –
Opeyemi Shenjobi
Emeka –
Franklin Obi
Chima – Jude Ike
Bodyguard
– Immanuel Pholaji
About
The Composer/Director
Sam
Uquah Jr. studied music at the
University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and his work experience spans live performances,
studio recording, album production, advertising, and stage production as well
as educational, orchestral, and T.V. work. He is the founder of Villa
JazzMatazz, a performing arts centre in Surulere, Lagos .