The Families stage play was more than just a performance,  it was an experience.

Produced by HUG Media Concept and written and Directed by Godwin Harrison, the stage play brought together powerful storytelling, emotional performances, social commentary, and unforgettable moments that kept audiences fully engaged from beginning to end.

Held at Alliance Française Port Harcourt, The Families welcomed creatives, students, media personalities, advocates, and lovers of theatre who came ready to laugh, reflect, learn, and connect.

What made this recent production even more special was the way it reaffirmed the very first performance of The Families, which took place in April 2018 at the 34 Brigade Artillery Obinze Barracks.

Just like it did back then, the story once again created a raw emotional connection with the audience. Some audience members could not stop talking about certain scenes long after the performance had ended.

One of the biggest highlights of the play was the Intersex storyline, which sparked meaningful conversations around identity, acceptance, and representation. It was bold, important, and one of the reasons the production stood out so strongly.

The cast delivered exceptional performances that made every family dynamic feel real and relatable. Mr. Ben, played by Daerego Ekine, and Mrs. Ben, played by Joy Ozor, perfectly captured the elite family lifestyle, while Mr. Paulicap, played by Preye Okuro, and Mrs. Paulicap, played by Chimazuru Goodness, represented the everyday  Nigerian Toxic family experience who had an intersex child. Mrs. Okoro, the deeply religious single mother played by Onofere Blessing, also stood out with a memorable performance. Their energy, emotion, and authenticity earned loud applause, emotional reactions, and standing ovations from the audience.

The success of The Families would not have been possible without the support of our amazing partners and supporters and supporters:

Special appreciation goes to Our partners:  Allianse Française Port Harcourt ( https://af-nigeria.org/ ), The Initiative for Gender Equality and Sexual Reproductive Health https://www.ige-srh.org/https://www.ige-srh.org/, Daniel Adams Ashiri (Independent activist, Kingsley Osakwe (Tech Expert and CEO Oxyking) and Paul Godswill (Finance Person IGE-SRH).

Following the successful Port Harcourt run, HUG Media Concept is excited to take The Families beyond the city with upcoming screenings in Lagos, Enugu, and Abuja.

These screenings will give even more people the opportunity to experience the story, connect with the characters, and join the important conversations the play raises.

For us at HUG Media Concept, The Families is not just a stage play. It is a reminder that storytelling can entertain, educate, challenge society, and bring people together,” said Uche Ebenezer, Production Head of HUG Media Concept.

To everyone who attended, supported, shared, sponsored, encouraged, or believed in The Families — thank you.

The show may be over, but the impact is only just beginning.

Alliance Française Port Harcourt is a French language and cultural centre in Port Harcourt that promotes French education, arts, and cultural exchange. It hosts language classes, film screenings, exhibitions, concerts, and creative events, making it one of the city’s major cultural hubs.