Full cast for Death and the King’s Horseman announced
A Utopia Theatre and Sheffield Theatres Production
Death and the King's Horseman
By Wole Soyinka | Directed by Mojisola Kareem
Life is honour. It ends when honour ends
Set in Nigeria in the late 1940’s and based on a true story, Elesin, the king's horseman, is tasked with carrying out a sacred ritual upon the death of the king, however Elesin is overtaken by the allure of earthly desires.
A thought-provoking resonant theatrical experience showcasing music and dance, deeply rooted in the culture and spirituality of the Yoruba people.
A unique voice for African Theatre in the diaspora.
Utopia creates and produces the work of Mojisola Kareem. The work synthesises African and Western performing traditions to celebrate the meeting of different cultures.
Engaging audiences with African Theatre
Create better quality, authentic, and more frequent touring productions across the UK and internationally.
Inspire change in the hierarchies of UK theatre to celebrate the oral storytelling traditions and the travelling theatre model that reaches into the heart of the community.
Our Founder
CEO & Creative Director
Mojisola Kareem work raises awareness and appreciation of African culture. She commissions new writing and presents established classics within a strong African context, and in so doing, dispelling stereotypes and encouraging authentic voices from the African diaspora.
Our Founder -
Mojisola Kareem
Mojisola Kareem is the CEO and Artistic Director of Utopia Theatre.
Her work is to raise awareness and increase appreciation of African culture. She commissions new writing and presents established classics within a strong African context, and in doing, dispelling stereotypes and encouraging authentic voices from the African diaspora.
