Renowned stage actor Andrew Adote has opened up about two rare but unforgettable moments in his illustrious career where he blanked out mid-performance on stage.
Despite being a seasoned performer, Adote described the incidents as humbling experiences that reminded him of the unpredictability of live theatre.
Speaking on Hitz FM’s Daybreak Hitz, Adote recalled that the first incident occurred during a Roverman Productions play titled Make Me a Woman Tonight, in which he shared the stage with actor Kabutey Ocansey.
Although the play had been staged several times, Adote said he suddenly forgot his lines in the middle of the performance and became fixated on trying to recall them.
“I was so upset with myself that I had forgotten my lines. I kept trying to recall instead of just moving on. Eventually, I had to give up and carry on with the next scene,” he said.
He, however, praised Kabutey Ocansey for his composure and quick thinking, which helped steer the scene back on course through improvisation.
The second incident occurred during A Detective Calls, a production by George Quaye’s Image Bureau. Adote, who played a lead role in the dialogue-heavy play, said an unexpected sound effect during one show threw him off completely.
“I delivered my line and paused for dramatic effect, and then the sound came in. It was so loud that it rattled me. I turned and realized I had forgotten the next batch of lines,” he recounted.
Thankfully, a prompter was nearby, and Adote managed to recover quickly, although he admitted it was below his usual standard.
Despite these rare slip-ups, Adote’s professionalism and dedication to his craft continue to earn him respect in Ghana’s theatre industry.
George Quaye, who was present in the Hitz FM studio during the interview, had nothing but praise for Adote.
“This gentleman needs to be celebrated in grand style,” Quaye said, applauding his work ethic and stage discipline.
Andrew Adote remains a household name in Ghanaian theatre, admired for his versatility and commanding presence on stage.
Source: Abigail Bonney
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