My Father's Fable: 'gripping' family drama that 'keeps you guessing' to the end

Faith Omole's debut play explores complex relationships with 'flair'

Rakie Ayola in a scene from My Father's Fable at the Bush Theatre in London.
Rakie Ayola is a 'first-class scene stealer' as Peace's 'overbearing' mother
(Image credit: Manuel Harlan)

The Bush Theatre has established itself as one of London's top venues for "gripping" family dramas, and its latest production is no exception. "My Father's Fable" delves into a complex set of family dynamics and a secret that has been carefully concealed between generations. 

While it might not be as "polished" as some of the theatre's other offerings, said Isobel Lewis in Time Out, Faith Omole's debut play certainly "packs a punch". 

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Irenie Forshaw is a features writer at The Week, covering arts, culture and travel. She began her career in journalism at Leeds University, where she wrote for the student newspaper, The Gryphon, before working at The Guardian and The New Statesman Group. Irenie then became a senior writer at Elite Traveler, where she oversaw The Experts column.