Image by Stephen Osei Akyiaw & Albert Boamah (University of Education, Winneba, Ghana)

King Musu

by E. Kwasi Amponsah
Directed by PhD Student Stephen Yaw Oppong  

Dorothy Somerset Studio
April 11–13 | 7:30 PM
Preview: April 10

King Musu is a captivating Ghanaian adaptation of the timeless tale of Oedipus Rex, blending traditional elements such as storytelling, music, and dance with Western theatrical dialogue. Set in the Etnasa Kingdom, once thriving but now in turmoil, the play follows King Musu’s desperate quest to uncover the source of a sudden crisis. To his dismay, he discovers that he himself is to blame, triggering a confrontation with the strict penalties he had set for the culprit.

Receiving its Canadian premiere (and the first African production produced by UBC Theatre and Film), King Musu celebrates the rich tradition of African reinterpretations of classical Greek theatre. Through this innovative approach, the play aims to highlight their relevance in today’s world and explore their impact on audiences of diverse cultural backgrounds in Vancouver, Canada. Join us for an immersive journey into the vibrant fusion of cultures and narratives in this ground-breaking production.

This project is made possible through UBC’s Public Scholar’s Initiative (PSI). PSI support UBC doctoral students whose research extended beyond the academy, and beyond traditional disciplinary approaches, to have a tangible impact for the public good through collaborative, action-oriented, and/or creative forms of scholarship in their dissertation work.

Reservations are now full, but there may be a limited number of tickets at the door in the event of no-shows.

For any questions, please contact our box office: 604.822.6835 or box.office@ubc.ca.