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Theatre Reviews

"Ilé La Wà is a thought provoking emotional play that delivers" - 4 stars, London Theatre Review

Captivating, strong & emotional" - 4 stars, Afridiziak (2018)

"Ilé La Wà is a hard hitting emotive piece which is worth experiencing" - 4 stars, Afridiziak (2016)

"A really terrific debut from Agbelusi, bolstered by excellent performances and a text that speaks volumes lyrically and truthfully". - A Younger Theatre

"it's a strongly and beautifully worded reclamation of what it means to be and to belong" - Exeunt

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