The organisers of the stage performance, Real Media Theatre (RMT) productions has said.

The musical performance titled; Queen Esther will be staged in two sessions between 3-7: 30 pm on Wednesday.

In a chat, the Chief Executive Officer RMT productions, Oluwakemi Odutola explained that the plot of the stage performance emphasizes the role of sacrifice in nation-building.    

“The songs are unforgettable, the script is comically engaging, and the message of sacrifice in nation building is emphasized,” she said.

The gospel artist and a theatrical producer added that there will be over 30 characters on stage with several indigenous and western musical instruments.

“On stage will be, Africa Number One Female Drummer, Temitope Odebiyi(a.k.a) Topsticks, acting as one of the contestants for queenship. Patrick Diabuah, and Opasho Olutimilehin will both act as King Xerxes and Precious Bassey as Queen Esther.
Odutola said she will act as Queen Vashti and Anty Leah (Mordecai’s wife). “Others acting include,  Benita okojie, Tosin Bee, Justin Ben, Isaac Runsewe, Tosin Sango Banjo and among many others.”

She said the first session of the stage performance will be preceded with media hub red carpet by 2 pm, adding that the performance will begin by 3 pm. “It would last for about an hour and a half.  The media hub red carpet for the second performance will commence by 5 pm while the performance will begin by 6 pm,’ she said.

One of the sponsors, Onome Atife, said the subject of the stage performance is timely as it gives Nigerians ample opportunity to reflect on the state of the nation’s affairs in a relaxed atmosphere whilst reviewing one another’s contributions through the characters on set.

He added that arrangement has been made to cater for children between the ages of Zero to Five at a ticket fee of N2,000, which covers face painting, lunch, and gifts. “Regular guests are to pay N5000, VIP N10,000 and VVIP: N20,000,” he said.