A Utopia Theatre presentation Family friendly

The Gods Are Not to Blame

Written by Ola Rotimi · Directed by Dr Mojisola Kareem

Ola Rotimi's celebrated Yoruba retelling of Oedipus Rex. Join us for an afternoon of African music, food and culture, then a first look at scenes from our new production.

When Sat 21 Nov 2026 2pm – 7pm

Where The Steamworks 109–111 Randall St, Sheffield S2 4SJ

Tickets £10 · £8 · £5 Book online

2pm – 5pm The Cultural Courtyard

5pm – 6pm Theatrical Presentation

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A Utopia Theatre presentation Family friendly

The Gods Are Not to Blame poster, a Utopia Theatre presentation at The Steamworks, Sheffield, 21 November 2026

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The Gods Are Not to Blame

Ola Rotimi · directed by Dr Mojisola Kareem

Sat 21 Nov · 2pm – 7pm

The Steamworks

109–111 Randall St, Sheffield S2 4SJ

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Dr Mojisola Kareem, Founder, CEO and Artistic Director of Utopia Theatre

Dr Mojisola Kareem Founder, CEO & Artistic Director

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A leading voice in African theatre.

Utopia Theatre creates and produces the work of Mojisola Kareem, blending African and Western performance traditions into bold, thought-provoking theatre.

We tour the UK and beyond, nurture new and developing artists, and use African storytelling to bring Sheffield together — on stage, on screen and at our home on Rockingham Gate.

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2015 Making theatre since

30+ Places toured

6 Plays commissioned & devised

NPO Arts Council England

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