****Segun Adekoye of 360nobs*** caught up with the main actors(Bimbo Akintola and Toyin Oshinaike) during rigorous rehearsals to ask a few questions you would like answered as fans of stage plays/theatre productions.
The play, A Husband's Wife focuses on a married couple of 22years, Femi (Toyin Oshinaike) and Tomi(Bimbo Akintola) dealing with the husband's mid-life crisis and how far he would go to reclaim his youth. It's a play that resonates with any and every generation. A play to be seen by every married couple as well as unmarried for mistakes to avoid especially considering the divorce rates in our society today.
LEAD ACTRESS – BIMBO AKINTOLA
Bimbo Akintola is a popular Nollywood and Stage Actor. She is one of the most versatile characters in the Nigerian movie industry. A Native of Oyo State. Bimbo Akintola is a household name in the entertainment industry.
Bimbo caught the acting bug early on as a child. Her first role was in the movie titled "Out of Bounds" for which she was awarded the Best Actress/English Actress in Nigeria.
Other movies she has notably appeared in are The Mourning After, Diamond Ring, Dangerous Twins, and 90Ninth Day. She was part of the company of actors who performed at the 2012 London Olympics. She recently featured in the movies HoodRush and Heaven's Hell with critical acclaim. She also recently appeared in The V Monologues.
360NoBS: You happen to be more interested in theatre roles than movie roles now. What's the reason for the switch? Is it just a phase?
Bimbo Akintola:I studied theatre arts at the University of Ibadan and always have done stage when the opportunity comes my way.
360NoBS: What's your role in the play, A Husband's Wife?
Bimbo: Tomi. The wife
360NoBS: You've done a couple of stage plays in the past. Doesn't this particular one pose any serious challenge to you?
Bimbo: All characters are a challenge be it film or stage. Becoming the character and giving a believable performance is always a challenge.
Exclusive images by Majmua Theatre and Oxygen Concepts: Bimbo Akintola as TOMI in A Husband's Wife
30NoBS: A lot of upcoming actors and actresses feel that the TV is the zenith of acting. Like stage plays may be inferior to being on the TV screen. What's your take on this?
Bimbo: Everyone is allowed their belief. For me it's the same only on different formats. The end point is putting up the director's interpretation of the script.
360NoBS: The story is about a husband going through mid-life crisis and his wife (you) having to deal with it. Does this story in any way affect your perception about marriage?
Bimbo: No, it doesn't. It just points out a serious situation that if not handled properly can end a marriage.
360NoBS: What more should be expected from Bimbo Akintola in coming months. More stage plays or movies or both?
Bimbo: Both. I always want to be part of creating on stage or films.
360NoBS: Say something about the cast and crew of the play.
Bimbo: Toyin Oshinaike is a brilliant actor. The director knows exactly what he wants while accommodating our own thoughts.
360NoBS: What would you like to tell your fans?
Bimbo: Thank you for all the support may I never disappoint you.
LEAD ACTOR – TOYIN OSHINAIKE
Toyin Oshinaikeis an actor and theatre director trained on the job. An awardee of NANTAP for his outstanding contribution to the development of theatre arts in Nigeria. He has featured in several stage productions and movies. Some of his appearances are Judge Hawthorne in Arthur Miller's CRUCIBLE 1991; Eleshin Oba in Wole Soyinka's DEATH AND THE KING'S HORSEMAN 1994; Satala in Phillip Begho's DANIEL 1995; Dozie in HORSE ON MY BACK Afrika Projekt Tour of Germany 1998; Bosange in Femi Osofisan's ANDORRA GOES KINSHASA Afrika Project tour of Germany 1998; Obierika in Biyi Bandele's adaptation of Chinua Achebe's THINGS FALL APART - a COLLECTIVE ARTISTES tour of UK & US 1999, and COJA 20003.
360NoBS: You happen to be more interested in theatre roles than movie roles now. What's the reason for the switch? Is it just a phase?
Toyin Oshinaike: Theatre requires a lot of time to put together. So, I spend more time doing theatre which is more challenging. I'm also open to movies whenever I'm free.
360NoBS: You've done a couple of stage plays in the past. Doesn't this particular one pose any serious challenge to you?
Toyin: Playing new roles usually comes with peculiar challenges but we overcome creatively.
360NoBS: What's your role in the play
Toyin: I'm playing the role of Femi.
360NoBS: A lot of upcoming actors and actresses feel that the TV is the zenith of acting. Like stage plays may be inferior to being on the TV screen. What's your take on this.
Toyin: Theatre is an elitist art and is in no way inferior to TV but of course TV is wider in coverage and popularity.
Exclusive images by Majmua Theatre and Oxygen Concepts: Toyin Oshinaike as FEMI and Bimbo Akintola as TOMI in A Husband's Wife during rehearsals.
360NoBS: The story is about a husband(you) going through mid-life crisis and his wife having to deal with it. Does this story in any way affect your perception about marriage?
Toyin: The play awakens a consciousness of mid-life and its attendant crisis. It opens up the dangers of emotional neglects in matrimonial circumstances. I've been married almost as long and in mid-life too, so I'd be careful not to find myself in the same crisis.
360NoBS:Say something about the cast and crew of the play.
Toyin: The Majmua theatre is fresh and burning with a passion for artistic & professional excellence. 'A Husband's Wife' is a solid beginning.
360NoBS: What would you like to tell your fans?
Toyin: To our fans – "marriage is work, lots of work".
Exclusive images by Majmua Theatre and Oxygen Concepts: Toyin Oshinaike as FEMI and Bimbo Akintola as TOMI in A Husband's Wife (actors in character).
Interview by Segun Adekoye for 360bs.com
ABOUT THE DIRECTOR
Abiodun Kassim(Director)
A young prolific artist with a strong voice. A lover of arts, drama, dance, spoken word, poetry and music. Abiodun is creative writer, an amazing stage performer, production manager, stage manager and Director. He has written and directed stage plays, short films, and a musical video.
THE PLAY
A Husband's Wifeis a depiction of a hardworking married couple who suddenly find themselves wanting to do something new for thefirst time. The play provokes a consciousness that challenges the way people perceive the realities of their long-term relationships. This is definitely a riveting and soul-searching play that will keep the audience captivated. Read more here.
Writer:Tyrone Terrence
Directed by:Abiodun Kassim
Actors:Toyin Oshinaike and Bimbo Akintola
Production companies:Majmua Theatre and Oxzygen Koncepts
Producers:Zaynab Ikaz Kassim and Zara Udofia Ejoh
Additional performance:Dance by the AmazingFootprints of David and Dramatic Monologue performed byToritseju Ejoh.
Tickets:Regular 3500; VIP 5000
Venue:Terra Kulture
Date: Saturday 10th August (Today)
Time: 1:00pm, 3:00pm and 7:00pm
Tickets availableatTerra Kultureand naijaticket.com; jumia.com; afri ticket.com or call07069771347
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