The Gods Are All Here, The Mighty Goddess and Mara are set to grace the international arts venue over the coming months with each promising to deliver a powerful and captivating evening of spoken word.
Sparked by the discovery of a series of letters from his father in Nigeria to his mother in Wales, The Gods Are All Here is a moving, funny and warm-hearted, one-man performance from acclaimed storyteller, Phil Okwedy.
This captivating show beautifully weaves myth, song, folktales and legends of the African diaspora with an astonishing personal story that uncovers Phil’s experiences of growing up as a child of dual heritage in 1960s & 70s Wales. Exploring equality, freedom, racism and family, the show – presented by Adverse Camber – will take place on Wednesday 25th October.
An evening of stories drawn from Sally Pomme Clayton’s latest book The Mighty Goddess (The History Press 2023) – a collection of 52 incredible goddess myths – will also head to the venue on Wednesday 8th November, following high praise from the likes of The Guardian and The Londonist.
Characters the audience will meet during the performance include Vesta, the fiery virgin warrior; Cybele, the mother goddess who fathered a child; and Ishtar, Goddess of love and war, who journeys to the Land of the Dead.
In the third of this trio of storytelling showcases, Mara is a whodunnit deep dive into the dreamscape of Swedish folklore, a delve into our oldest forests, a journey through our tortuous relationship with sleep and an exploration of what it might mean to be really awake.
The show from Dominic Kelly on Thursday 23rd November has been described as ‘a magical and mystical storytelling experience’ with praise from the likes of The Times already garnered during its tour.
The performances are all part of a diverse and fascinating programme of entertainment for the Autumn/Winter season at The Capstone Theatre. With an exciting schedule featuring dance, electronic music, flamenco, classical music, jazz and more, there’s something for everyone at the Liverpool Hope University venue.
Tickets for all three shows are available now via The Capstone Theatre website.