Canterbury Cathedral-a place pilgrim Canterbury Cathedral in Canterbury, Kent, has been a place of pilgrim for several centuries. It was the scene of St Thomas a Beckett’s murder in 1170 by four knights working on… Read More »Cantebury Cathedral
The Adaptation by Ufuoma Overo-Tarimo Summary The play adaptation of Chaucer Miller´s Tale resonates with present-day Nigerian life with its drama, energy, religious and colonial legacy. Remaining true to the original text, the characters and the thematic… Read More »The Adaptation
Ufuoma Overo-Tarimo Born in Nigeria, raised in England, married and living in Iceland, and travelled extensively around the world, Ufuoma’s outside eye has taken her on a journey of discovery and celebration of cultures. Hence,… Read More »About The Author
About Chaucer: 1340s-1400. Born around 1345 to a wealthy family of London vintners, Chaucer lived a privileged and flexible life by virtue of his varied jobs, contacts and international postings; from page work as a… Read More »Geoffery Chaucer
Imagine ‘wahala’ imagine ‘trouble’! The Miller’s Tale: ‘Wahala Dey O!’ is a medieval parody of egoism, lust, revenge, betrayal and love, adapted into modern-day Nigerian world. Although the story is over six hundred years, is… Read More »Synopsis
With a conservative population of over 16o million, Nigeria, officially called the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is located in West Africa, sharing borders with several countries, including Chad, Cameroon and Republic of Benin. Built in the… Read More »Nigeria & Pidgin English
A Quick Guide and Reviews A colourful adaptation of Chaucer’s 600 year’s timeless Canterbury Tales classic- The Miller’s Tale; with all its wahala is transposed to present-day Nigeria with its eclectic mix of music, dance,… Read More »About the Play