Esther’s Revenge is an experiential play inspired by events that led to a murder in 1953. Esther Johnson loved Mark with all of her heart,body and wealth but one day, Esther takes a pair of scissors and stabs Mark to death!
SIX years after it’s initial debut in Lagos at the Lagos Theatre Festival then to the Lagos Fringe and Abuja Fringe before two tours to the Vrystaat Arts Festival and the Pan African Creative Exchange in South Africa with a wonderful showcase at the Brighton Fringe, Esther’s Revenge is currently among its premiere round in the USA.
The two-man cast play has been live on stage since January 6 at the SohoPlayhouse, New York, and will run through January 19.
Synopsis: Esther’s Revenge is an experiential play inspired by events that led to a murder in 1953. Esther Johnson loved Mark with all of her heart,body and wealth but one day, Esther takes a pair of scissors and stabs Mark to death!
Written and directed by the critically acclaimed Kenneth Uphopho, @kennethuphopho, the play stars A-list stage actor, Bolanle Atitebi, @bola_stephen, with Uphopho as co-cast, and is produced by Tope Sanni @topesanni for @pawstudiosafrica, Esther’s Revenge is the recipient of @sohoplayhousenycInternational Encore Series Award at the @brightonfringe 2023.
The current tour is supported by @usinnigeria @ngbritisharts @ngbritish @pawstudiosafrica #EsthersRevengeUsTour #EsthersRevenge #Newyork #broadway #unitedstatesofamerica
States the director, Uphopho: “Join our Jury as we deliberate if Esther should face the Hangman’s noose or go scot free. It is up to you our jurors to decide this woman’s fate. Her life is in your hands. Remember to tell a friend to tell 10 friends!!”
