About Crown of Blood by Oladipo Agboluaje
A powerful retelling of Shakespeare’s Macbeth set during the civil wars of 19th-century Yorubaland. Directed by Artistic Director of Utopia Theatre Mojisola Kareem(Death and the King’s Horseman).
Kehinde Bankole
Returning to Sheffield Theatres following her performance in Death and the King’s Horseman, Kehinde Bankole is a renowned actress and producer. She has appeared in productions at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre and is known for making significant contributions to the world of cinema, lending her voice to animated characters in Disney original series and starring in blockbuster films as well as appearances in highly acclaimed movies on streaming platforms such as Netflix and Amazon Prime. She has been recognised with prestigious awards from the likes of AFRIFF (Africa International Film Festival) and AMVCA (Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards) twice.
Adeyemi Okanlawon
Adeyemi Okanlawon is a Nigerian actor, producer, and creative entrepreneur who transitioned to Nollywood in 2013 after a decade-long career in sales and marketing. Renowned for his dynamic range across drama, thriller, comedy, and historical epics, Deyemi has headlined more Netflix Originals than any other Nigerian actor. He was named the Highest-Grossing Nollywood Actor for two consecutive years (2020 & 2021) by FilmOne Distribution, contributing to over ₦2 billion in cumulative box office revenue from hits such as Omo Ghetto: The Saga, and earning Best Actor nominations from both AMAA and AMVCA in 2022.
NEED TO KNOW: Crown of Blood plays at the Crucible Sheffield Theatres from 2 to 7 Feb 2026
