GHANA’S INDEPENDENCE DAY AWAITS NII COMMEY’S “WHERE TWO OR MORE WOMEN ARE GATHERED”

On Independence Day, the writer and director of legendary plays like Romantic Nonsense and You May Kiss The Corpse, Nii Commey returns to the stage with the much awaited play “where two or more women are gathered.”

THE TITLE

The title, over, the past few months has become a great social debate amongst Ghanaians. People have drawn conclusions that WHERE TWO OR MORE WOMEN ARE GATHERED, there can only be gossip. Is that the case?

Already, there has been a strong endorsement from some of Ghana’s influential people.

THE STORYLINE

LAUGH FOR LIVES PUB is the centre of drama, suspense and wits. Three old school girls, Bikini, Kisiwaa and Karoline, meet at the latter’s pub in a surprised fashion, and you will be amazed at how they begin to chronicle their lives from the past to present and to the future. It is amazing how each one of them has formed their own perception about life. It took just a little dram for the shocking revelations to sneak out of the heads and pour out from the three women. The unexpected then became real.

THEMATIC CONCERNS

The themes underlining this play are so real and alive; and they possibly sound transgenerational. Nii Commey addresses issues of successful single women, and the intimidations men face in approaching them; he underlines the repercussions of choices that are mostly influenced as a result of societal perception, irrespective of how they affect the decision maker in the long run.

SIDE ATTRACTION

KODA, one of Ghana’s finest gospel musicians as well as Addaquaye will be treating audience to some amazing songs. These are two great musicians whose styles of music permeates all generations. They are noted for sing-along songs, body-moving, inspirational and modest entertaining tunes

THE TYPICAL STYLE OF NII COMMEY

There is one thing that distinguishes Nii Commey from the rest of Playwrights or creative writers- his undiluted understanding of theatre and his unlimited wits. Professor Landmark, an afro American, after enjoying one of Nii Commey’s plays said:

“I am a amazed a young writer could think so deep and make wits and fun out of such issues. I will watch this play over and over again, and I will tell my grandchildren to tell their children to make sure they watch this play.”

One thing is certain. Nii Commey’s plays stand the test of generational time. His employment of humour comes so natural; his dialogues are side-splitting, and mimicking of the ills of society is usually profound.

WHAT TO EXPECT

You cannot miss WHERE TWO OR MORE WOMEN ARE GATHERED. With a character called Bikini, and a waiter known as Apuu, you can expect an electrifying night of authentic stage theatre.

Come find out which secondary school in Ghana has the loveliest swag.

You have no idea what can happen when two or more women gather. They can do far more than mere gossip. So never think when they meet they discuss others. When women meet they can solve problems; they can emit passion and achieve marvelous things. For now, keep guessing, as you come to the national theatre for a good dose of real theatre.

SEE YOU THERE

So, call your friends. It’s independence day. It’s one long weekend, and you can make it memorable by coming to the National Theatre to watch the handwriting of Nii Commey, the  young creative writer who gives hope to the future of the theatre in Ghana. First show is 4pm and second show is 8pm.

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