Calling performers aged 16 and up of all experience levels: sign up to audition for Wole Soyinka's The Lion and the Jewel, playing at King Street Theatre on February 19-21, 2026! 🎭 swampratexperience.com/lion-and-jewel
The Lion and the Jewel, directed by Lola Taiwo, is a vibrant clash of tradition and modernity set in rural Nigeria. Through the rivalry between Baroka, the cunning village chief, and Lakunle, a Westernized schoolteacher, the play explores themes of cultural identity, gender dynamics, and power. Sidi, the beautiful “Jewel,” navigates their competing visions with wit and agency, challenging assumptions about progress and patriarchy. Rich in Yoruba performance traditions - dance, mime, and music - the play critiques colonial influence while celebrating indigenous resilience, ultimately suggesting that true empowerment lies in understanding, not erasing, one’s cultural roots.
Nobel Literary Prize recipient Wole Soyinka’s play fuses biting satire with vivid folklore and pageantry, capturing the tension between tradition and modernity through unforgettable characters and humour.
If you have questions or would like auditon support, please contact our Production Manager at
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Before you sign up for an audition slot, please read the Production Guide carefully. This is where you will find the production schedule, cast list, what to prepare for your audition, what to expect, and more. You will also need to fill out an Audition Form prior to your audition. All materials can be found in the Audition Folder:
https://bit.ly/lionjewelauditionsfolder.
Auditions: December 13, 10AM-6PM, 2025
Callbacks: December 14
Location: King Street Theatre, 9803 King Street, Fort McMurray
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