Marines Memorial Theatre (San Francisco, CA)
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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Wonderfully performed, this show is a scorching indictment of oil politics in Nigeria and the repercussions for the Nigerian people. Dan Hoyle nails multiple characters, changing his accent, posture, body language and even the shape of his face (or so it seemed) to make everyone from an assassin to a prostitute to an ambassador come alive. I found the pidgin English sometimes hard to understand, but it got easier as the show progressed. Mr. Hoyle even got in his jabs at NGO's and charities whose efforts, however well-intentioned, are often misguided. In all, it was a very thought-provoking evening.
Dan Hoyle is brilliant and I have seen this TWICE and would go see it again. Hilarious, poignant, educational, informative, raw, real, amazing....I would want every single person I know to see this play. I can't wait for his next work! Please go and tell your friends because this really is theater and storytelling and politics and history at its best. I really wish students would go to this!
Highly entertaining and very educational. I went for my interests in the politics of Nigeria, the Niger Delta, and Oil politics. Hoyle's performance gives a look into the lives of many players from the militants, warlords, prostitutes, to the oil workers and ambassadors. I am not much of a theatre person, but I was very entertained with his performance. I also felt that he expanded my understanding of what's happening in the creeks of the delta.
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Located in the heart of San Francisco's theater district between Union Square and Nob Hill, the Marines Memorial Theatre is an historical landmark and major star in the regional theatre scene The 650-seat venue is dedicated to bringing the best of New York, regional and local productions to Bay Area audiences.
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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.