Tings Dey Happen

A terrific one man show at the Culture Project that entertains and educates about Oil Politics in Nigeria Delta. A fascinating review of the year that Dan Hoyle (writer and performer) spent in Nigeria as a Fulbright scholar in 2006-2006 . The characters he brings to the stage are a pastiche of ambassadors, local government officials, ex-pats working for oil companies, and locals of the delta.

The poignant piece, filled with lots of humor, tells the story of money, politics, corruption, and oil - and how they are all intertwined. It should be noted that Dan speaks in virtually "perfect" Pidgin English - quite a feat for the talented white boy! At times when he loses you (probably on purpose) he calls on a character in the play who is actually the stage manager to explain what just transpired - quite funny.

Quite a talented young man! I highly recommend this play to anyone who like a good story told to them. It's 90 Minutes with no intermission - and before you know it, he's taking a bow.

Bravo!