In a bid to reconnect modern audiences with Ghana’s rich cultural heritage, acclaimed director and actor Fiifi Coleman is set to stage the timeless play The Dilemma of a Ghost.

The production seeks to celebrate the values and traditions of the “good old days” while underscoring their continued relevance in today’s society. Coleman hopes to use theatre as a medium to preserve Ghanaian cultural identity and provoke reflection on the erosion of communal values.

Speaking during a review of the play on Channel One TV’s The Chat on Saturday, May 31, Coleman explained that the stage production aims to make the past both relatable and engaging for contemporary audiences.

“We are keeping everything in the good old days in the stage play. The idea is to make the good old days acceptable and interesting to nowadays,” he said.

He emphasized that the play recreates traditional settings and lifestyles to remind Ghanaians of the communal spirit that once defined society. He also expressed concern over the gradual decline of cultural norms and social discipline.

“I want you to come and watch the play and say ‘wow.’ This is how in the olden days the houses were built, and people lived where everybody could go to anybody’s house. You’ll find all those nuances in there,” he noted.

Coleman believes storytelling and theatre can help restore a sense of moral direction in Ghanaian communities.

“There are some little elements of who we are and where we are coming from that should seep through. It guides us, instructs us on how we show discipline, how we respect people, what is accepted and what is not, like not talking back at elders. We are losing it,” he lamented.

The Dilemma of a Ghost is expected to not only entertain but also inspire conversations about the importance of preserving cultural identity in the face of rapid modernisation.