‘Ado Ire’s Quest’, an original stage musical from Patrick Speech & Language Centre, Nigeria’s first IBCCES-certified autism centre, will premiere on December 12 and 13 at Terra Kulture in Victoria Island, Lagos. The Centre has named Temi Ami-Williams as the director and producer of the production, with Lagos-based New Wine Studios joining the production as a production company.
Ami-Williams, who was selected for Film Lab Africa, a British Council accelerator, made her directorial debut with the short film ‘Ireti’ in 2023. She also directed ‘High on Stage’, a stage drama exploring teenage consciousness and substance abuse, produced by Road 14 Studios as part of the Lagos International Theatre Festival in 2024. ‘Ireti’ premiered at the Nigerian International Film and TV Summit in September 2024 and screened at the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) that November.
Set in the riverine settlement of Ado Ire, the musical follows five teenagers tasked with recovering a stolen paddle of light before their homeland is lost forever. The production features an original score composed by Bridget Okonkwo, with music direction by Kehinde Oretimehin, and an opening anthem performed by the young ensemble.
