S11 Ep46: Nimi Owoyemi, Poet in The Choir of Man

Oluwalonimi Owoyemi is starring as the Poet in the touring production of The Choir of Man.

Featuring a soundtrack of pub classics, rock anthems and feel-good hits, The Choir of Man celebrates friendship, community and the power of music. Set in a pub called The Jungle, the show combines live music, storytelling and plenty of audience interaction. Created by Nic Doodson and Andrew Kay, the production has toured internationally and enjoyed runs in London.

Nimi’s theatre credits include The Second Woman (Young Vic), The Wind in the Willows (Shakespeare North Playhouse), Slave: A Question of Freedom (Tour) and Beauty & The Beast (Lawrence Batley Theatre).

In this episode, Nimi talks about his journey into theatre after completing a law degree, and how he made the leap into the performing arts. He take a deep dive into his role as the Poet in The Choir of Man and why being in this production is a big moment for him.

The Choir of Man tours until 5th December before returning to London for a run at the Arts Theatre at Marble Arch.

This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins

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