Theatre listings
Off-Key
At a Birmingham grammar bursting with overachievers, political meltdowns, and teenage delusion, best friends Sabrin and Ruqqiyah are free-falling to their futures.
Ola Rotimi's the Gods Are Not to Blame
Join Utopia Theatre for an afternoon of African theatre, music, culture and community, culminating in an exclusive Theatrical Presentation of Ola Rotimi's celebrated play, The Gods Are Not to Blame.
Esther's Revenge
Inspired by the true story of Esther Ada Johnson, a woman sentenced to death in colonial Lagos in 1953 for killing her white lover, Esther's Revenge explores themes of justice, power, race and the treatment of women within the colonial justice system.
Rite of Passage
Written and performed by Nigerian actor, filmmaker and Sheffield-based theatre maker Akah Nnani, and directed by Kenneth Uphopho, Rite of Passage is a 75-minute solo performance that explores what it means to find your place in a new country.
David Olusoga: A Global History of the British Cup of Tea
In this brand-new talk, David Olusoga uses art, photography, history and humour to uncover the strange, unexpected, and intriguing history of our national drink.
Never Look Back
Uganda, 2020. Veteran Komakech ‘Abba’ Ogwang is haunted by dreams of battle. His granddaughter, Anena, urges him to share his long-buried story.
The Uncrackable Case
Humpty Dumpty is dead – was he pushed, did he jump, or was it simply a great fall?
Layton Live
Olivier Award winner, and Tony Award nominee, Layton Williams is taking to the stage for his nationwide tour.
12 Letters To My Name
Tobi and Jay, the only two Africans in the class, are lambs to the slaughter. Newly arrived to England, Sheffield, they are forced to navigate a new life alongside the quiet ache of home.
