BY WILFRED OKICHE

Theatre lovers are in for a swell time as Ka­tunga Media has concluded plans to bring on stage a new play, Loud Whispers, which will be headlined by foremost comedian, Ali Baba

Slated for MUSON Center, Onikan, La­gos on Sunday May 1, 2016, Loud Whispers is an adaptation of a book of the same title written by Joseph Edgar, unconventional investment banker cum theatre enthusiast.

A 20-man cast of talented thespians led by Ali Baba in­cluding Patrick Diabuah, Paul Alomona, Tony Okuyeme, Tony Offiong, and Joy Ogbekene will perform a series of monologues through a mixture of dance and song.

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In a genre crossing role, Ali Baba will address current issues, throw light jabs at political and social actors, give advice and pass commentaries while entertaining and holding the crowd spell-bound in the typical fashion that he is known for.

Commenting, Managing Director, Katunga Media, organiser of the event, Betty Abang, said: “Edgar’s book has elicited so much laughter and attention through its acerbic but comical banter on very topical issues. The play takes a light-hearted look at otherwise critical issues in Nigeria with a bid to relieve tension and build positive discourse on their resolutions. The event, which coin­cides with Workers’ Day, also aims to present workers with an enjoyable entertainment alternative for unwind­ing and we would like to thank all our sponsors and partners for making the play a reality.”

The play is produced by Olisa Adibua, Shina Peller of Quilox and Mofoluwake Edgar, and adapted and directed by veteran thespian, scriptwriter/artistic director behind Quebic 4 Productions, William Benson.