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SUMMARY:Once Upon a Time in Sokoto
DESCRIPTION:Once Upon a Time in Sokoto\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Once Upon a Time in Sokoto\n\n\n\nFuel in association with Touring Together presents the award-winning play by Inua Ellams \n\n\n\nDirected by Roy Alexander Weise \n\n\n\nThere are powers that bind the world together\, softer than spirits yet stronger than stone\, that tie the river to the tree\, the tree to rain clouds\, rain clouds to the land\, and people to each other. \n\n\n\nThe award-winning Once Upon a Time in Sokoto tells the epic story of a beautiful but unlikely friendship forged between an enslaved woman and her former master. Differences in faith\, culture and heritage are overcome in the face of new enemies\, in a gripping family drama set against the backdrop of events leading to the creation of Nigeria. \n\n\n\nWinner of the 2024 Alfred Fagon Award for Once Upon a Time in Sokoto\, Nigeria-born Inua Ellams is an internationally celebrated poet\, playwright\, and artist.  \n\n\n\nHe has published four poetry collections and his plays include the hugely popular and critically acclaimed Barber Shop Chronicles (Fuel/National Theatre\, UK and International tour) and the award-winning The 14th Tale (Fuel/UK tour) and his retelling of Three Sisters (National Theatre).  \n\n\n\nOnce Upon a Time in Sokoto is presented in association with Touring Together—a new national programme\, bringing bold stories which shine a fresh light on the world we live in today\, to audiences across the country. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\n“Such an ambitious piece and so life-affirmingly realised. Go.” ★★★★★ \n\n\n\nThe Independent on Barber Shop Chronicles \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nFrom £5.00 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a transaction fee \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nTuesday 13 to Saturday 17 October 2026 \n\n\n\nTuesday 13 October 2026 at 7.30 pm \n\n\n\nWednesday 14 October 2026 at 7.30 pm \n\n\n\nThursday 15 October 2026 at 7.30 pm \n\n\n\nFriday 16 October 2026 at 7.30 pm \n\n\n\nSaturday 17 October 2026 at 2.30 pm \n\n\n\nSaturday 17 October 2026 at 7.30 pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\nThis show has an interval \n\n\n\nAge guidance:  \n\n\n\n14+ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Oxford Playhouse\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\nOxford Playhouse and its Burton Taylor Studio present and produce several live performances and feature a rich array of British and international dramas\, family entertainment\, contemporary dance and music\, student and amateur shows\, comedy\, lectures and poetry. \n\n\n\nThe Playhouse not only produces and tours its own theatrical productions\, but it also fosters creativity through its Artists in Residence program and the Playhouse Plays Out series\, which brings unique events to various locations across the county. \n\n\n\nThe theatre’s Participation Team engages over 15\,000 individuals annually\, offering an extensive range of activities\, including post-show discussions\, workshops\, work experience opportunities\, holiday programs\, a youth theatre\, and a company for young performers. \n\n\n\nOxford Playhouse stands dedicated to its mission of being a Playhouse for all\, striving to ignite inspiration and bring about transformative experiences through its commitment to creativity on its stages\, within its community and online. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about Oxford Playhouse\, including travel\, access and venue information.
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