National Theatre Live: Barber Shop Chronicles (2018)
One day. Six cities. A thousand stories.
For generations, African men have gathered in barber shops to discuss the world. These are places where the banter can be barbed and the truth is always telling. Follow along as we leap from a barber shop in Peckham to Johannesburg, Harare, Kampala, Lagos and Accra over the course of a single day.
Director: Bijan Sheibani
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 120 min
Release Date: January 9, 2018
Cast
- Maynard Eziashi - Musa / Andile / Mensah
- Sule Rimi - Elnathan / Benjamin / Dwain
- Fisayo Akinade - Samuel
- Hammed Animashaun - Wallace / Timothy / Mohammed / Tinashe
- Peter Bankolé - Kwabena / Brian / Fabrice / Olawale
- Simon Manyonda - Tanaka / Fiifi
- Patrice Naiambana - Tokunbo / Paul / Simphiwe
- Cyril Nri - Emmauel
- Kwami Odoom - Ethan
- Abdul Salis - Kwame / Simon / Wole
Screenplay
Production: National Theatre
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
live performance, barbershop, filmed theater
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is National Theatre Live: Barber Shop Chronicles about?
- For generations, African men have gathered in barber shops to discuss the world. These are places where the banter can be barbed and the truth is always telling. Follow along as we leap from a barber shop in Peckham to Johannesburg, Harare, Kampala, Lagos and Accra over the course of a single day.
- Who directed National Theatre Live: Barber Shop Chronicles?
- National Theatre Live: Barber Shop Chronicles was directed by Bijan Sheibani.
- Who stars in National Theatre Live: Barber Shop Chronicles?
- National Theatre Live: Barber Shop Chronicles stars Maynard Eziashi, Sule Rimi, Fisayo Akinade, Hammed Animashaun, Peter Bankolé, Simon Manyonda.
- How long is National Theatre Live: Barber Shop Chronicles?
- National Theatre Live: Barber Shop Chronicles has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
- What genre is National Theatre Live: Barber Shop Chronicles?
- National Theatre Live: Barber Shop Chronicles is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was National Theatre Live: Barber Shop Chronicles produced?
- National Theatre Live: Barber Shop Chronicles was produced in United Kingdom.