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A Sound is Still a Sound

Open Works Festival Presents a rehearsed reading of A Sound is Still a sound.

01 Oct 2026 13:00

Kalakuther: Queen of Fela's Republic

Open Works Festival Presents a work in progress, KalakutHER: Queen of Fela's Republic.

02 Oct 2026 14:00

Seven Magic Birds: An African Panto

Open Works Festival presents a work in progress performance of Seven Magic Birds: An African Panto.

03 Oct 2026 n/a

A traditional round building with a large thatched roof stands in a sandy landscape. Its walls are painted with bright geometric patterns in red, blue, yellow, green and black, creating a striking decorative design. A person sits on a low wall to the left of the building. The words “WORK IN PROGRESS” appear in large yellow text across the bottom of the image.

In Conversation with David Greg and John Rwothomack

Join playwright and theatre director David Greig and Artistic director of Roots Mbili Theatre John Rwothmack in conversation.

06 Oct 2026 15:00

Promo poster for In Conversation with David Greg and John Rwothomack.

ÌLỌ́YÁ

Open Works Festival presents ÌLỌ́YÁ.

07 Oct 2026

A person seated on a stage holding a small wooden-framed box, with large speakers behind them and a patterned fabric panel beside them, under low stage lighting.

Ijakadi (The Wrestle)

Open Works Festival Presents a work in progress performance of Ijakadi (The Wrestle).

10 Oct 2026 12:00

Promotional poster for IJAKADI (The Wrestle), a one-person performance artwork. A performer in flowing white robes and a crown-like headpiece stands centre stage against a dramatic dark backdrop, with swirling fabric creating wing-like shapes. Text announces: “IJAKADI (The Wrestle)”, created and performed by Julius Obende, directed and co-created by Joshua Alabi. The show takes place at 12pm on 10 October 2026 at the Montgomery Theatre, Sheffield. Age guidance 14+.

A clinic waiting room. Two Somali teens. One awkward meet-cute. Najma has been in treatment for years. Zakariya’s just starting out. She sketches. He writes poems. Neither of them is ready to talk. Until they meet each other.

23 Oct 2026 - 24 Oct 2026