Twelve childhood friends dare each other to discover themselves in Africa. Their journeys traverse 54 countries, countless boundaries and endless risks. Lives, history and destinies are rewritten forever.
Exhilarating, cross-cultural pan-African encounters, brought to life through word, live music, song, and dance.
54.60 Africa is inspired by the travels of its author who accomplished visiting every nation in the continent of Africa before his 60th birthday.
54.60 Africa was first developed in partnership with Omnibus Theatre, Hackney Showroom and Bernie Grant Arts Centre with funding from Arts Council England National Lottery Project Grants. It was further developed with the support of the National Theatre’s Generate programme.
Praise for previous work of The Elufowoju jr Ensemble
★★★★★ “Nothing short of spectacular.” – The Guardian on The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives, 2018
★★★★½ “Theatre with a difference, with a spirit, which will open your eyes and worldview.” – Theatre Box, on the Elufowoju jr Ensemble’s first production, The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives, 2018
★★★★ “An exuberantly entertaining show.” – Evening Standard on The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives, 2018
“From the moment we entered the space with the ebullient energy of the performers was infectious ... infused with joy but it also gave glimpses of danger and the darker realities of life on the continent. ” – Audience Praise from Previous Staged Readings of 54.60 Africa
“I felt as if I was in every part of Africa that was visited. ” – Audience Praise from Previous Staged Readings of 54.60 Africa
“I loved every minute of it.” – Audience Praise from Previous Staged Readings of 54.60 Africa