If you loved 'Ola Bola' the film and are apprehensive about a stage adaptation, don’t worry; director Tiara Jacquelina says that the plot and general story of ‘Ola Bola’ would be retained.
Set in the '80s during economic hardship, an unlikely team of footballers with a slew of losses on the field due to disagreements within themselves decide to unite for a crack at their one chance left for international glory, overcoming the odds for the sake of the entire country.
There will be some surprises in store though – Tiara promises that there are elements that’ll keep the musical fresh and contemporary. Taking the example of hit Broadway musical ‘Hamilton’, many of the songs in ‘OlaBola The Musical’ will be hip hop and R&B, a collaboration between composer-lyricist Mia Palencia and rapper-lyricist Altimet.