Crystal Slipper: Hangout with Van Vicker and Gideon Okeke at ICM

We gave fans the opportunity to hangout with two of the celebrities featuring in Crystal Slipper.


Van Vicker and Gideon Okeke gave the people at Ikeja City Mall unforgettable memories.

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Crystal Slipper: When Lagos glittered for Theatre

Thespian Family Theatre has remained on track in its quest to bring stage plays back to life in Nigeria.

                

Over the weekend, theatre lovers were treated to a star-studded stage play, the “CRYSTAL SLIPPER”.

It was indeed 'theatre unusual', as it featured a rich cast of thespians such as Van Vicker, Gideon Okeke, Iyke Okechukwu, Florence Okechukwu, Shafi Akinrimisi, Nedu of WazobiaFM, Adesua Etomi and a host of other celebrities.

Crystal Slipper was a stage play based on an adaptation of a well-known fairy tale to our Nigerian setting  and culture.

Sewa (Adesua Etomi), the protagonist, was the daughter of a rich and caring father, Tunji (Gideon Okeke), who did everything to please his loving daughter after she lost her mother.

Life, as they say is not a bed of roses; Sewa experienced life in a good, bad and ugly way, when Tunji found love in the eyes of Atolani (Shafi Akinrimisi) and took her in as his wife.

Things were never the same for Tunji’s 'sunshine' (Sewa) as she had to deal with a wicked step mother  and two mean step-sisters (Lala Akindoju and Florence Okechukwu), who were spoilt brats.

Although, things seemed hopeless for Sewa;  Feri, the maid, was the only bleak hope that always put a smile on her face in times of distress.

Sewa, however, had a bloom in fate when a charming musician, Van Vicker, smoothly crept into her life.

Maliki (Iyke Okechukwu) and Ojemba ('Nedu' Chinedu Emmanuel) were the clowns of the play who always left the audience laughing at every scene of their appearance.

Crystal Sipper was a play dedicated to helping the Oluwakemi Memorial Foundation (OMF) in creating awareness of asthma and the need for a structured asthma management plan for children in Africa.

It was bumper packed with music, drama, and humour; also featuring live performances from Van Vicker, Kryptic kidz and a dance crew.

The audience was thoroughly thrilled as this event surely redefined theatre.

Here is what some of the guests had to say;

“This is something I've never witnessed before. I've been to theatre plays but this was different. I wish everyone could see this play" - AyoadeOgunkoya

“It was worth all my time. Awesome, beautiful and a very creative production. I am still speechless” – Ada Lewis-Egbosi

“Great show! Dramatic! Didactic!! And Hilarious!!! I thoroughly enjoyed myself! Kudos to the organisers” – Thecla Wilkie

“It was the biggest stage show I’ve ever seen” – Jennifer Yussuf

“It was really good! I laughed so hard at the acts of Scholastica, Feri, Ojemba and Maliki. Crystal Slipper made my day” – Makida Moka

It was an exceptional play as promised. Theatre lovers will not in a hurry forget this really creative masterpiece. 

The play was written by Ayo Jaiyesimi and Directed by Abiola Segun-Williams.

Thanks to our sponsors and partners:  

First bank of Nigeria Plc

Oluwakemi memorial Foundation (OMF) 

Value Minds 

Onga by Promasidor

Leadway assurance company Limited 

Toyota Nigeria Limited 

Three Arms

Health plus

Win A FREE Ticket To See “CRYSTAL SLIPPER”

Win a FREE ticket to see “CRYSTAL SLIPPER” 

Starring: Van Vicker, Gideon Okeke, Iyke and Florence Okechukwu, Lala Akindoju, Nedu of WazobiaFM, Adesua Etomi, Kryptic Kidz, Shafi Akinrimisi and many more celebrities will be showing at Agip Hall, Muson Centre, Onikan.

How to win;
Simple put up the tweet (below) with your handle and amass the highest number of RETWEETS that you can. Highest number of RTs gets the FREE ticket.

Here’s the tweet: “FREE ticket to see Van Vicker singing LIVE on stage in Theatre unusual. cc @thespianfamily @ooderanews #crystalslipper” 

Rules: To be an validated participant, you need to follow @thespianfamily and @ooderanews and also use the hashtag #crystalslipper

Lets get winning!!! It's Theatre Unusual!!!

Crystal Slipper: Few pictures from last week's event

It's @Wimbiz on the Orange Carpet

Rori from DSTV's GMA on the Orange Carpet

Amy Sucre on the Orange Carpet

Beauties from the amazons on the Orange Carpet

The three Koreans on the Orange Carpet

Winners of out FREE tickets(L-R), Monica, Tony, Ola, Chiagoziem and Victor

See you all this weekend. All roads lead to Agip Hall, Muson Centre.

Saturday and Sunday (27th and 28th July).

Tickets at Silverbird Cinema, E-Centre (Ozone Cinema), Healthplus, The Palms Lekki.

Tickets are also sold at the venue

Regular N5 000, Kids (under-16) N2 000, VIP N10 000.

Grande Finale Show (6:30 pm on Sunday): All tickets >>> N10 000

Audience remark from last week: "This is something I've never witnessed before. I've been to theatre plays but this was different. I wish everyone can see this play" - Ayoade Ogunkoya

BE THERE!!! 

#CRYSTALSLIPPER: Photo shoot

Photo shoot with Gideon Okeke, Adesua Etomi, Florence Uwaleke, Lala Akindoju and Shafi Akinrimisi.

Our Next Play: CRYSTAL SLIPPER

#Singing# Oh.. Oh.... what’s love got to do, got to do with it,

     oh… oh.. what’s love but a second hand emotion.. ”

Well, we may not all know what inspired Tina Turner’s 1984 chart buster number that sold millions all over the world, but we can find out what love’s got to do with Van Vicker, Gideon Okeke, Adesua Etomi, Shafi Akinrimisi, Lala Akindoju, Florence and Iyke Okechukwu, the ‘Kryptic Kidz’ and ‘Nedu’! What’s love got to do with this star- studded cast lined up for our upcoming production? You’ve got to be at the theatre to find out by yourself!

The Thespian Family Theatre once again brings to you the magic of the theatre and this time it’s from our ‘tales from yesteryears’ production. This season, Thespian Family Theatre debuts this series with a popular story projected in a contemporary Nigerian setting with an intriguing twist…

In the Crystal Slipper, although Adesewa had ‘lost’ her mother, the only world she knew was one of beauty, love and the joy of being the centre of her father’s attention. Her father decides to re-marry, and for Sewa, that should be the crown of her joy. Her world would be complete again … A loving father, a happy home, and now, the mother that she had always longed for… However, Sewa gets much more than she bargained for!


The Crystal Slipper runs for 90 minutes and is greatly enriched with drama, choreography and song. It is extremely entertaining and transports the audience’s feelings through a personal experience of suspense, humour and delight. The audience also participates in the play and therefore every moment of the performance is electrifying!


Date: July 20th, 21st, 27th and 28th

Sat 20th July 2013
Three shows: 2:30 pm, 4: 30 pm and 6:30pm

Sun 21st July 2013
Two shows: 3:00pm and 6:30 pm

Sat 27th July 2013
Three shows: 1: 00 pm, 3: 30 pm and 6: 00pm

Sun 28th July 2013
Two shows- 3: 00pm and Grand Finale: 6:30 pm

Venue: Agip Hall, Muson Centre

Tickets: Single N5 000, Children (must be under 16) N2 000, VIP 10 000.

Ticket(s) @ All Silverbird Cinemas, Ikeja City Mall , Victoria Island
Health Plus outlets; Shoprite surulere; The Palms,Lekki and E-Centre (Ozone Cinema), Yaba.
Online tickets: www.afritickets.com

Searching for ‘Theatre Unusual’? THIS certainly is!

For more info: Call Wole 08073288574

Follow @thespianfamily on Twitter and like our facebook page (www.facebook.com/thespianfamily) for a chance to meet with your favourite cast, as well as win FREE tickets ;)

#Updated: We are looking for aspiring theatre stars

Notice: Due to minor changes in schedule, the audition will be coming up after our next play (CRYSTAL SLIPPERS) which is in JULY. Sorry for the delay. You'll be duly updated.



To all aspiring actors/actresses, Thespian Family is giving you all the opportunity to realise your dream.

Follow these steps;

(1) Mail us a cover letter about your acting experience(s) and why you could be thespianfamily's best (actor/actress). Include your twitter and Facebook IDs (any of the two or both) in the mail.

(2) Follow us on twitter (@thespianfamily) or like our facebook page (Facebook.com/thespianfamily).


PS: Ensure that you follow on twitter or Like our Facebook page, as entrants who fail to do so may be disqualified.

Our mail address: thespian_family_theatre@yahoo.com

You could also contact us via our website: www.thespianfamilytheatre.com That's all :D

Best regards :)
Checkout our last stage play http://­ www.youtube.com/watch?v=zR3Wa3jypS4

[Video] Mad King of Ijudiya

Did you miss the play, here's your chance to catch up. 

"Mad King of Ijudiya" took centre stage at Agip Hall, Muson Centre, on the 29th and 30th of December, 2012.

Below are excerpts from the awesome play and comments from our thrilled audience.

Enjoy!!! :)

Scenes from MAD KING OF IJUDIYA

The much anticipated "Mad King of Ijudiya" took centre stage at Agip Hall, Muson Centre, on the 29th and 30th of December, 2012.

It was nothing short of excitement and thrills, as our wonderful audience (comprising of adults, teenagers and children) were treated to a master class of stage performance spiced with colourful costumes, folklore, display of culture, dance and music.

The play was delivered by our very own Nollywood veterans; Segun Arinze, Joke Silva, Monalisa Chinda, Akin Lewis, Gloria Young, Iyke Ikechukwu, Shafi Akinrimisi, Florence Umaleke and a host of other fresh stage performers who exhibited a high sense of professionalism.

Our audience had a lot to say about the show (we'll be uploading clips soon on our Youtube channel).

This is what Monalisa Chinda had to say; "The last time I was on stage was 14 years ago. The show was energising, rich and challenging to me."

Miss Ige (@igesings), one of our guests also had this to say; "The show was fantastic. If you are not here, you have missed. The perfect Christmas show . Joke Silva was a witch and the King (Segun Arinze) was mad."


Below are pictures from the play;

Audience arriving

Children from God's Mind Orphanage

Children from the Little Saints Orphanage

Audience inside Agip Hall

Winner of our free ticket, Opeyemi Davies (left ), Project Manager, Ireti Bakare (middle ) and Yinka Folorunso (First Bank )

Charles Novia

Miss Opeyemi Davies (Winner of MKOI quiz)

Our sponsors

Iyke Okechukwu and Mr. Jaiyesimi

                                   

Peter Badejo OBE and Olu Jacobs

Nollywood veterans spotted at the show were Olu Jacobs, Nobert Young, Kingsley Ogoro, Francis Onwochei, Charles Novia and many more.

The show was a huge success, all thanks to you.

See you all soon. 

Kind Regards! :)