After a successful showing of Philomena: Interview With A Prostitute in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, the writer and director, Bimbo Manuel, links up once again with actress, talk show host and producer, Chinda, alongside her team at Kike Productions, to bring the play to Abuja.

Starring Monalisa Chinda, Francis Duru, Ejike Asiegbu, Don Kester Oshioraeme, Tammy Abusi and others, the play is produced by Chinda, Manuel, Zack Iniyedo and Rekiya Ibrahim Attah.

Philomena: Interview With A Prostitute tells the story of three characters, a failed journalist, a retired prostitute and a frustrated teacher, who share their history of Nigeria’s social, economic and cultural factors that have stagnated their lives.

With humour, satire and anecdotes, the play was inspired by an actual interview with a stripper and is a story that demands to be told.

According to Chinda, “after a groundbreaking show in Port Harcourt, we were excited and awed by the flood of requests and popular demand to bring Philomena to Abuja. One of the best and most profound things I experienced while reading is the wit, satire, lessons, spontaneity and serendipity behind the characters – Philomena, Area and Wesley.

“The intrigues that surround this multidimensional drama culminate ultimately in that epic and final decision that frees Philomena from her inner battles. This resonates so well with my mission for the Arise Monalisa Foundation. That provides support and life opportunities for the girl child, women and youth.”

According to Manuel, “Philomena: Interview With A Prostitute cannot be contained in just a book anymore now. Like a little acorn, it has grown into a massive star-studded theatre phenomenon. ”

The performances are scheduled for July 22 to 24, 2022, with an exclusive variety show at a later day in NAF Conference Centre, Kado, Abuja.