This performance is presented as part of the VCA Master of Theatre (Writing) Festival 2026.

Written by Jan Dayop, Directed by Jesse Donaldson

Vow of the Crocodile is a tale that weaves together myths, romance, and political satire, traversing the boundaries of Australia and Nigeria asking questions such as: What happens when a Nigerian man named Lapan is faced with the dilemma of staying faithful to Ella, his Australian wife, and fulfilling his sacred vow made to the spirit of the Crocodile? What are the interesting episodes in intercultural marriages? What happens when love encounters obstacles:
Does it dry up
like a raisin in the sun?
Or fester like a sore—
And then run?
Does it stink like a snake?
Or lies still like a Crocodile beneath waters?

Credits

Writer: Jan Dayop
Director: Jesse Donaldson
Dramaturg: Ella Mitcsch

Duration

This performance will run 90-120 minutes. Any latecomers will be admitted at the discretion of Front of House.

Content Information

This performance does not contain any content warnings.

Venue Information

This event takes place in Studio 4, located in the Dodds Street Performing Arts Building. Please meet Front of House in the foyer on the ground floor. Studio 4 is then accessible via the stairs or lift.

Image: Last Judgement by Pieter Huys 1553/54

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