Queen Idia the Musical - A Work – in - Progress Concert [2026]

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Queen Idia the Musical - A Work – in - Progress Concert [2026]

Queen Idia the Musical is a powerful Nigerian-British production in development, and this exclusive work-in-progress sharing invites you into the heart of a story too long left untold. Inspired by the legendary Queen Idia of the Benin Kingdom, warrior, strategist, mother, icon, this musical brings her voice to life through stirring Afrobeats, poetic storytelling, and the vibrant spirit of Nigerian culture. Her iconic bronze mask, looted during the 1897 British invasion and now housed in the Brit

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Sat, 12 Sept 2026 · 20:00

Derby Theatre, Derby

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Captioned Audio described BSL interpreted Relaxed performance Chilled performance Dementia friendly Touch tour Pay what you can

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