Play details
Geneva English Drama Society presents Wole Soyinka's The Lion and the Jewel, directed by Yvette Stevens.
Dates: Tuesday 10th to Saturday 14th November 2026
Times: Tuesday to Friday - 19h30
Saturday - 19h
Venue: Théâtre de Terre Sainte, Coppet
Tickets: https://geds.ch/GEDSTICKETS/ and information: http://www.geds.ch
Price: CHF 25 and CHF 35, with a discount for GAOS members (discount code GAOS2027), valid until 25th October.
Young, beautiful Sidi is the 'jewel' of her village. After her photos are published in a western magazine, she is torn between two proposals of marriage: from Lakunle, a young schoolteacher who embraces Western culture, and the cunning, traditional village chieve Baroka.
About the show: The Lion and the Jewel is a light comedy by Nigerian playwright Wole Soyinka. It is considered one of the most important works in Soyinka's oeuvre. The play depicts the conflict between traditional values and modernity, as embodied by the two main characters: Lakunle, a young man who embraces Western culture, and Sidi, a woman who represents the traditional values of her community. The play was written during a time of great change in Nigeria, as the country was transitioning from colonialism to independence. It is considered a classic work of Nigerian literature and has been translated into many languages, and staged all across the world, including at the Royal Court Theatre in 1966. It also serves as prescribed literature text fot the West African School.
Opening night patrons are invited to share a glass of bubbly with the cast and crew after the show!
You can find the poster here.
