This fascinating play was written and directed by Mr. Isaac Abban and first performed by HOGOF THEATRE ACADEMY. Madness in the Palace was first premiered at the Alliance Francaise in Accra the capital city of Ghana, which attracted the largest audience (over 500) for a theatre production at the venue. This play currently has an endorsement from Ghana Education Service to tour schools in the countr
y and wouldn’t be surprised when it becomes one of the literature books for Senior High Schools. The play has already been performed in schools like Akosombo International School, St. Mary’s Senior High School, Ghanata Senior High School, Ngleshie Amanfrom Senior High School, etc. And is yet to be seen by Accra and Eastern Region schools like Ada Senior High School, Kinbu Senior High School, Accra Girls Senior High School, Aburi Girls High School, Adonteng Senior High School, St. Rose’s Senior High School, Kade Senior High School, Pope Johns Senior High School, Ghana Senior High School, Abuakwa State College, Ofori Panin Senior High School, St. Peter’s Senior High School, Abetifi Presby Senior High School, Krobo Girls Senior High School, Akuse Menthodist Senior High School, Benkum Senior High School, Nifa Senior High School, etc…
SYNOPSIS
"When a tree reaches it highest height, it makes way to a new one....the problem is the kind of tree that grows after it"
A drama unfold in a palace where a noble King called King Apeletey II rules his people with respect and honor. King Apeletey II has two sons from two Queens, one whom unfortunately lost her life after the delivery of her son, Dzidzo/ His wife had also given birth to her son, Dovlo, on the same day but a few hours earlier. King Apeletey II is confused as to which of his son to enthrone as the next king knowing his time to join the ancestors draws near. Should he go ahead and make Dovlo the next king simply because he is the first born although he is not liked by the people because of his pompous attitude or make the second born Dzidzo, the King because he is respectful and humble and liked by the People? DZIDZO
5. ELDER AGBELI
6. ELDER TADZI
7. DZIKPI
8. DZIKPI’S MOTHER
9. GUARDS
10. VILLAGERS
11. DOVLO’S GUARD
