Award-winning Nigerian stage production, Dear Kaffy: Diary of a Single Woman, will make its London debut at the Shaw Theatre, London, from August 7 to 9, 2026, as Bolanle Austen-Peters Productions (BAP Productions) continues its drive to showcase African stories on the global stage.
The production, which follows successful runs in Lagos and South Africa, will be staged for a limited three-day engagement, with two performances daily at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
According to BAP Productions, the play centres on Kikelomo Olota (Kike), a successful 35-year-old woman navigating the complexities of love, family expectations, self-discovery and societal pressures in contemporary Lagos.
As Kike journeys through a series of relationships, she finds herself torn between meeting societal expectations and pursuing the life she truly desires. Through humour, heartbreak, music and reflection, the play explores themes of identity, womanhood, love and authenticity.
The producers said that while the story is deeply rooted in Nigerian culture, its themes resonate with audiences across the world, particularly among members of the African diaspora, reflecting the challenges many women face in balancing personal ambition, cultural expectations and the pursuit of happiness.
