Grandad Anansi

Sun 26 Oct 2025

Studio Theatre

Grandad Anansi

Sun 26 Oct 2025

Studio Theatre

A young Black girl in a school uniform and an older Black man with dreadlocks and a vibrant patchwork jacket sit on what looks like a stage set. They both gaze upwards with looks of wonder. In front of them is a small table with potted plants and seedlings. The stage is decorated with flowers, vines, and string lights.

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This event will be on sale for Members from Wed 11 Jun 2025 at 10:00am. General sale is open from Wed 18 Jun 2025 at 10:00am.

Priority booking is now open for Members. Standard booking will open on Wed 18 Jun 2025 at 10:00am

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50 mins (no interval)

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Recommended: 4 - 9

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Studio Theatre

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50 mins (no interval)

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Age suitability

Recommended: 4 - 9

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Studio Theatre

Running time

Running time

50 mins (no interval)

Age suitability

Age suitability

Recommended: 4 - 9

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Running time

Running time

50 mins (no interval)

Age suitability

Age suitability

Recommended: 4 - 9

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An uplifting tale of love, courage and letting go.

Abi and her Grandad tell each other Anansi folktales. They play games and share secrets as they work together in the garden. Grandad is as smart and mischievous as the wily Anansi legend, a part human, part spider and the subject of many West African and Caribbean folk stories. Can he find a way to tell his granddaughter about his plans to return to Jamaica, his beloved homeland? 

Join our intrepid characters as they step into the unexpected in this humorous and heartfelt inter-generational adventure. With captivating songs and joyous dancing, Grandad Anansi is an uplifting tale of love, courage and letting go that celebrates storytelling and shines a light on Jamaican culture and the Windrush generation. 

Written by award-winning children’s author Elayne Ogbeta, Grandad Anansi is a Half Moon and Z-arts co-production. 

Elayne Ogbeta’s warm, pleasing and thoughtful show...manages to pack in more layers than a good strudel…. Storytelling, and its extraordinary power, is at the centre of the piece.

Sardines Magazine

A colourful, amazing production

The Guardian

Relaxed performances are open to everyone but are particularly suitable for people with sensory, communication or learning disabilities, and anyone who would benefit from a less formal environment. Audience members should feel comfortable making noise and moving around as and when they need to.

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