"…of what use is a man who cannot fend for his family....." : ARRESTED HOPE

“…of what use is a man who cannot fend for his family” -          Sokari

If there is any place you should go to after the day’s hustle bustle, then think of the University of Port Harcourt Art Theatre.

Like every other day, April 10, 2017 will remain memorable in the minds of the people that witness the stage performance, ‘ARRESTED HOPE’. A play written by three gifted playwrights; Akuru Victory Brantley, Oluah Jessica and Chinedu Collins, and directed by Adeoti Gbenga, who was able to address the issue in our society.

ABOUT THE PLAY

“Arrested Hope” tells the story of the poor economic situation of our country, Nigeria. It captures areas like hunger, hardship, struggle for survival, hardship and hopelessness amongst the Hyena citizens.

“Arrested hope” as a satire revolves round Sokari and his family, who once lived happily and comfortably until the set in of recession, things becomes hard as Eniola loses his job. He tries to make ends meet, but fails as the head of the family.

However, unable to bear the numerous attacks from his

wife Eniola, Sokari becomes weak but his wife never relent using her position as a market leader to stage a movement against the prevailing situation in the country.

Meanwhile, Sokari’s brother, Tonye has made up his mind to go back to militancy. Sokari in a dilemma as to whether to join his brother, his wife or stay back.

Sokari, joins his brother without the knowledge of his wife to agitate through violence, but at the end dialogue resolves the conflict and plausible solution is procured to end the recession.