Grace Uche Hassan holds M.Phil, MA, BA and Diploma (Theatre Arts) from University of Ibadan, Nigeria. She is currently awaiting the results of her PhD (African Arts and Culture) from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. She was appointed a Tutor in the Department of Theatre arts in February 2005. Before joining University of Ghana, Grace was Lecturer in Theatre arts at Redeemer’s University,(RUN) Mowe. Ogun State, Nigeria and also an Instructor, Independent Television Producers Association of Nigeria
EMAIL ADDRESS: munssen@yahoo.com/ guadinku@ug.edu.gh/ gadinku7@gmail.com
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Costume and Make-up Design
Directing and Acting
PUBLICATIONS
Journal Articles
• The Challenges Facing a Fledging Home Video Industry in Ghana. University of Uyo Journal of Cultural Research. Vol.6, 2012 [with Kwakye-Opong, R.]
• Costume as a Medium for Cultural Expression in Stage Performance. Run Journal for Theatre and Cultural Studies, vol.2 no.1, 2012). [with Kwakye-Opong, R.]
• Stage Make-up: an Actor’s Affair Theatre Studies Review Journal Vol.4 No1 pp.50-62. 2004.
SEMINARS
Adinku, G.U (2003): The Role of Costume in Theatre for Development
Project. A seminar paper presented at the Theatre Arts Department University of Ibadan on 29th February 2003. .
Adinku, G.U (2004) Stage Make-up: An Actor’s Affair. A seminar paper presented at the Theatre Arts Department University of Ibadan on 14th March 2004.
CONFERENCES
Adedina, N.O, Adinku G.U African Theatre Association (AfTA) Held at & Bolaji E.T. Makerere University, Uganda, July 2010
Adinku, G.U. The Redeemers Christian Church of God Annual Drama Ministry Convention/Solemn Assembly, held at the Redeemers University Youth Centre, Ogun State, May 2010
Hassan, G.U. Osonye Tess Onwueme Staging Women, Youth, Globalisation and Eco-Literature International Conference held at University of Abuja, Nigeria, November 2009
Hassan, G.U & Kwakye- Opong R. African Literature Association (ALA) held at the University of Vermont, Bloomington, April 2009
Hassan, G.U & Kwakye- Opong R. African Literature Association (ALA) held at the Western Illinois University, Macomb April 2008.
Hassan, G.U & Kwakye- Opong R. African Theatre Association (AfTA) held at the Goldsmiths University of London, U.K. August - September 2007
Hassan, G.U. International Federation of Theatre Research (IFTR-FIRT) Annual Conference held at Stellenbosch University, South Africa, July 2007
Asiedu, A.M. & Hassan G.U. African Studies Association of the UK Biennial Conference held at SOAS University of London UK, September 2006
Hassan, G.U. African Literature Association (ALA) held at La Palm Royal Beach Hotel, Accra. Ghana. May 2006
Hassan, G.U. Faculty of Arts Annual Colloquium held at the Institute of African Studies, University of Ghana, Legon, April 2005
Hassan G.U. Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA) Conference held at the Institute of African Studies, University of Ghana, Legon, September 2003
CONFERENCE PAPERS
Adinku G.U., Adedina, N.O & Bolaji E.T. , Women of Osofisan: Beyond Fiction, July 2010
Adinku, G.U. Costume Design on the Nigerian Stage and Home Video Industry: Functions and Relevance. May 2010
Hassan, G.U. & Kwakye-Opong R. “Echoes from Black Africa that cannot be buried” the Legacies of Efua Sutherland on the Image of African Women .April 2009.
Hassan, G.U. & Kwakye-Oppong R. The Challenges facing a Fledging Home Video Industry in Ghana. April 2008.
Hassan, G.U. & Kwakye-Opong R. The Costume as Medium for Culture Expression in Stage Performance. August - September 2007.
Hassan, G.U. Theatre and Folk Media in Advocacy for HIV/AIDS Management. July 2007.
Hassan G.U. & Asiedu, A.N. A Stab in the Dark and Ripples: Ghanaian Videos in Search of an Enduring Aesthetics. September 2006.
Hassan, G.U. Aesthetics as Vehicle in African Drama: A Study of Wole Soyinka’s Death and King’s Horseman. May 2006.
WORKSHOPS
Hassan, G.U. Workshop on Proposal Writing organized by (Participant) Council of Learned Societies and University of Ghana, held at the Centre for African Wetlands, University of Ghana, Legon – May 2010
Adinku, G.U. Workshop on the Making of Stage Costumes and (Resource Person) Make-up for the Students of Ijanikin College of Education, Theatre Arts Department, Lagos – April
Hassan, G.U. Workshop on the Creation of Television Make-up (Resource Person) for the Association of Nigerian Christian Drama Ministry, Nigeria – 2004
Adinku, G.U Workshop on Using Media to Communicate (Participant) Democracy in Ghana Organized by Ghana Centre for Democratic Development (CDD) – 2003
Adinku, G.U. Workshop on the Plight of Street Children in (Resource Person) Nigeria by the Participatory Theatre Review Company held at Bowers Tower, Nigeria - 2002
PLAY PRODUCTIONS
As director
Adinku, G.U. Our Husband Has Gone Mad Again by Ola Rotimi
Directed as Part of my PhD research/ staff production for Theatre Arts Department Redeemer’s University. (RUN). Mowe. Ogun State. Nigeria. May 16, 2011.
Hassan, G.U. “The Family” by Comish Sekiyi directed as staff production for Theatre Arts Department, School of Performing Arts, University of Ghana, Legon. October 26-28, 2006.
Hassan, G.U. Once upon Four Robbers by Femi Osofisan directed as staff production for Theatre Arts Department, School of Performing Arts, University of Ghana, Legon. February 23-25, 2006.
Hassan, G.U. The Lion and the Jewel by Wole Soyinka directed for the Faculty of Education’s Old Students Homecoming Ceremony at University of Ibadan. February 20-24, 2004.
Hassan, G.U. The Midnight Blackout by Femi Osofisan directed as School Production with the Abibigoroma Theatre Company, University of Ghana, Legon. November 23-25, 2003.
Hassan, G.U. Hope of the Living Dead by Ola Rotimi, as Asst.director, a Staff Production for Theatre Arts Department, University of Ibadan. April 10-15, 2003.
Hassan, G.U. The Gods are not to Blame by Ola Rotimi directed as Staff Production for Theatre Arts Department, University of Ibadan. February 12-15, 2002.
Hassan, G.U. Flamingo by Bode Sowande directed as staff production for Theatre Arts Department, University of Ibadan. November 12-16, 2002.
As Costume /Make - up Artiste
Adinku, G.U. & Kwakye-Opong Regina Leopard’s Choice by Yaw Asare and directed by Solomon Dartey for 50th Anniversary of the School of Performing Arts (SPA), University of Ghana, Legon. October 3rd – 5th , 2012.
Adinku, G.U. & Kwakye-Opong Regina Langbodo: A Forest of a Thousand Daemons by Wale Ogunyemi and directed by Bernard Adijirackor (A work in progress to be presented on October 25th – 27th , 2012).
Adinku, G.U. Kongi’s Harvest by Wole Soyinka and directed by Tunde Awosanmi for the 77th Birthday Ceremony of the author. August 2nd, 2011.
Adinku, G.U. Tegonni an African Antigon by Femi Osofisan and
Directed by Tunde Awosanmi for the Classic Department,Uuniversity of Ibadan, Nigeria. Nov 2-3, 2010 .
Adinku, G.U. “The Family” by Comish Ekiye and directed by Kola Oyewo as the 2nd convocation play for the Redeemer’s University (RUN) Mowe, Nigeria. September 29, & October 6-7 2010.
Adinku, G.U. Costumier for Red Carpet in honour of Wole Soyinka on his 76th birthday ceremony held at the Munson Center, Onikan, Lagos, Nigeria. July 13, 2010.
Adinku, G.U. Women of Owu by Femi Osofisan and directed by Yemi Akintokun, for the National Association of Nigeria Theatre Arts Practitioners (NANTAP) Oyo state in celebration of the International Theatre Day at the Arts Theatre, University of Ibadan, Nigeria. March 27-31, 2010.
Hassan, G.U. “The Fabulous Adventures of the Sugarcane Man” an English adaptation of D.O. Fagunwa’s novel Ireke Onibudo by Femi Osofisan, for the annual Chams PLC Theatre Series. November 9-19, 2009.
Hassan, G.U. Ananse in the land of Idiots by Yaw Asare as Make- up artiste at the Efua Southerland Drama Studio, School of Performing Arts University of Ghana, Legon. 2007.
Hassan, G.U. “Etu atu bare” by Godwin Kotey, a staff production for Theatre Arts Department, School of Performing Arts, University of Ghana, Legon. 2006.
Hassan, G.U. Bishop Ajayi Crowther by Femi Osofisan for National Theatre of Nigeria. 2002.
Hassan, G.U. One Legend Many Season by Femi Osofisan for National Theatre of Nigeria. 2001.
Hassan, G.U. Marriage of Anansewa by Efua Sutherland and directed by Bayo Oduneye, for Theatre Arts Department, University of Ibadan. 2001.
Hassan, G.U. Attahiru by Yerima Ahmed and Directed by Bayo Oduneye, for National Troupe of Nigeria. 1999 2000.
Hassan, G.U. Marriage of Anansewa by Efua Sutherland and directed by Bayo Oduneye, for National Troupe of Nigeria. 1999.
Hassan, G.U. Tegonni an African Anthgoni, written & directed by Femi Osofisan for the 50th anniversary of University of Ibadan. 1998.
Adinku G.U. “Obaseki” by Pedro Obaseki for Society of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners, Nigeria. 1997
Adinku, G.U. Fiddlers of the Midnight Lark written & directed by Femi Osofisan for the French Cultural Center Nigeria. 1997.
Adinku, G.U. The Trial of Oba Ovonramwen by Yerima Ahmed and directed by Bayo Oduneye, for the National Troupe of Nigeria. 1996.
Adinku, G.U. Langbodo by Wale Ogunyemi & directed by Ayo Akinwale for the Nigerian International Bank annual Drama Project. 1994.
Adinku, G.U. The Road by Wole Soyinka and directed by Femi Osofisan for Theatre Arts, University of Ibadan. Nigeria. 1990.
As an Actor
Adinku, G.U. Women of Owu by Femi Osofisan and directed by Yemi Akintokun for the National Association of Nigeria Theatre Arts Practitioners(NANTAP) Oyo state in celebration of the International Theatre Day at the Arts Theatre, University of Ibadan , Nigeria. March 27-31, 2010. (Role Played: Lawunmi)
Hassan, G.U. “The Slaves” by Ben Abdallah Mohammed a play presented for the Pan African Festival held in Ghana. 2005, (Role Played: Diko)
Hassan, G.U. Our Husband Has Gone Mad Again by Ola Rotimi and directed by Tunde Alli, for Delta State Cultural Center Nigeria. 2004. (Role Played: Mama Rasida)
Hassan, G.U. Hopes of the Living Dead by Ola Rotimi and Directed by Bayo Oduneye for Theatre Arts Department, University of Ibadan, Nigeria. 2003. (Role Played: Hannah).
Adinku, G.U. Farewell to a Cannibal Rage by Femi Osofisan as staff production for Theatre Arts Department, University of Ibadan. Nigeria.1990 (Role Played: Olabisi)
Adinku, G.U. Yungba-Yungba and the Dance Context by Femi Osofisan and directed by Sunbo Mariho as the Convocation play for the University of Ibadan, Nigeria.1991 (Role Played: Labopo)
Adinku, G.U. “Rhythm of the Wind” by Bepo Mask Ademiju and directed by Tade Adekunle.for the Association of Theatre Arts Student, University of Ibadan, Nigeria. 1989. (Role Played: Tara).
Adinku, G.U. Once upon Four Robbers by Femi Osofisan and directed by Tade Adekunle for the Association of Theatre Arts Student, University of Ibadan, Nigeria. 1989. (Role Played: Mama Alice).
HOME VIDEO PRODUCTIONS
Adinku, G.U. “What shall Separate us” by Ranti Olugbitan & directed by Sola Fregene for the Redeem Christian Church of God National Drama Untie Nigeria as Costume Designer and Actor. (Role Played: Mama Twins) 2010.
Adinku, G.U. “More than Conqueror” by Olubunmi Julius Adeoye directed by Sola Fregene for the Redeem Christian Church of God National Drama Untie Nigeria as Costume Designer.2010.
Hassan, G.U. “Sawo Sogberi” by Adebayo Faleti (Make-up artist) .2004.
Hassan, G.U. “Boju boju” by Ademola Aremu (Costume and Make-up artist).2004.
Hassan, G.U. “Ogun abe le” by Sola Babalola (Costume and Make-up). 2004.
Hassan, G.U. “Erin laka tabu” by Yemi Amodu (Assistance Director/Production Consultant and Costume Designer)
Hassan, G.U. “Jogunomi” by Anike Oboti (Make-up artist).2003.
Hassan, G.U. “Omo Majemu” by Mount Zion Drama Ministry (Make-up artist).2003
Hassan, G.U. “Apoti eri” by Mount Zion Drama Ministry (Make-up artist).2002.
Hassan, G.U. “Captive of the Might” by Mount Zion Drama Ministry (Make-up artist). 2002.
Hassan, G.U. “Wounded Heart” by Mount Zion Drama Ministry (Make-up artist).2001.
Hassan, G.U. “The God are Dead” by Mount Zion Drama Ministry (Make-up artist).2000.
Hassan, G.U. “Oduduwa” by Andy Amelechi (Make-up artist).1999.
Hassan, G.U. “O le ku” by Mainframe Film and Television Production (Make-up artist).1997.
Adinku, G.U. “Kosegbe” by Mainframe Film and Television Production (Make-up artist).1996.
Adinku, G.U. “Ija agba meji” by Peju Ogunmola. (Costume Designer and Make-up artist). 1994.
Adinku, G.U. “Ayo ni mo fe” part 2 by Mainframe Film and Television Production (Make-up artist).1993.
Adinku, G.U. “Gbemisola” by Adebayo Salami (Make-up artist).1993.
Adinku, G.U. “Jokotade” by Sola Sobowale (Costume and Make-up artist).1993.
TELEVISION PRODUCTIONS
Adinku, G.U. “Say no to Drugs” a Television Drama Serial Campaign against Drugs sponsored by National Television Authority (NTA).(Actor).1993.
Adinku, G.U. “Tales by Moonlight” a Television Children’s Drama Serial for the National Television Authority (NTA). (Actor/Assistant Production Manager). April-August, 1992.
TELEVISION ADVERT/COMMERCIALS
Hassan, G.U. Phensic and Mixagrip Tablet Commercial for Midi vision Productions, Surulere, Lagos. (Make-up artist). 1999.
Hassan, G.U. Rin Var bar soap Commercial for Midi vision Productions, Surulere, Lagos. (Make-up artist). 1997.
Adinku, G.U. Bagco Super Sack Commercial for Media International Productions, Surulere, Lagos. (Actor).1994.
Adinku, G.U. Jombo Cube Seasoning Commercial for Media International Productions, Surulere, Lagos. (Actor).1993.
Adinku, G.U. Child Spacing /Family Planning Campaign sponsored by USAID and produced by Media International Productions, Surulere, Lagos.(Actor).1991.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
National Association of Nigerian Theatre Practitioners (NANTAP)
International Federation of Theatre Research (IFTR/FIRT)
African Literature Association (ALA)
African Theatre Association (AfTA)
African Studies Association (ASA)