tings dey happen: Dan Hoyle's Award-Winning Solo Show About Nigeria

Marines Memorial Theatre (San Francisco, CA)

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    Dan Hoyle's tings dey happen is an award-winning adventure story about the year Hoyle studied oil politics in Nigeria, the "new Middle East" of oil security. Traveling alone through the swamps of the Niger Delta, he befriended militants, warlords, prostitutes and diplomats. Dan plays them all in this solo performance, which just completed a tour of Nigeria, sponsored by the U.S. State Department.

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    The last date listed for tings dey happen was Sunday November 29, 2009 / 2:00pm. (view all dates)

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    Dress
    • Typical bus-cas was fine
    • Business casual was fine,
    • You saw every type of dress.
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    Parking And Transportation
    • Public transportation works, parking at Stockton garage available
    • Sutter-Stockton garage is easiest if you drive.
    • Picked up tickets 1 1/2 hrs ahead. Went to Museum-Craft/Design 1 block down-fabulous!
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    Food And Drinks
    • Bar off on side of lobby.
    • Bar with snacks
    • Expensive bar!
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    Other
    • SF native - go support Dan Hoyle!
    • As alway in SF, wear layers
    • The theatre does get cold in the winter time; dress warmly
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    Quotes & Highlights

    • "A smart, engrossing, funny, challenging and moving look at...Nigeria's bloody oil politics." --San Francisco Chronicle
    • "Riveting...funny and poignant." --The New York Times
    • "Entertaining and eye-opening." --Variety

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    Website: http://www.marinesmemorialtheatre.com/

    Dan Hoyle’s Tings Dey Happen, is a riveting award-winning adventure story, a geopolitical tour-de-force about the year Hoyle studied oil politics in Nigeria, the "new Middle East" of oil security.  Traveling alone through the swamps of the Niger Delta, he befriended militants, warlords, prostitutes and diplomats. Dan plays them all in this award-winning solo performance developed at The Marsh and directed by solo performance master Charlie Varon. Just back from a whirlwind tour of Nigeria, sponsored by the U.S. State Department, Dan will have post performance talkbacks on Thursday, Fridays and Sundays with special guests.