Lose Your Father by Mobólúwajídìde Joseph

Synopsis
After the death of Engineer Abimbola Issachar Bakare in Toronto, three cousins are charged with a quest - to return his body back to their homeland, Nigeria where he might rest in peace with his ancestors. All three cousins are gripped by loss, a companion so powerful it may as well be a character. As they wrestle with cumulative losses, they are forced to prepare to reclaim a place that is half remembered, and which has taken on mythical proportions in their memory.

Development History
The first draft of Lose Your Father was written through Obsidian Theatre’s Playwrights Unit led by Lisa Codrington. The first reading was directed by Jamie Robinson, and presented on Saturday, June 26, 2024 in Factory Theatre’s Studio Space. The cast was Derick Agyemang, Chiamaka Glory, Pablo Ogunlesi, Makambe K. Simamba, and Paul Smith.

Support & Recognition
The creation of this work was made possible thanks to the support of Obsidian Theatre, the Ontario Arts Council and the National Theatre School of Canada.