Our War by Andrew Ashaye

produced by Imole Theatre

Our War tells the compelling story of Ola and Christian – two cousins who travel from their native land Nigeria to war-torn Britain and Burma during the height of World War Two.

Christian enlists to fight; Ola is a nurse. Once they arrive, they experience the challenges of war on the battlefield and the indignities of being Black in the army and in the local community.

This new work by Andrew Ashaye brings to life two different worlds: the Mother Country who claims to need them but does not want them, and Nigeria who wants them but feels it has no choice but to let them go.

Our War reclaims their stories and dramatises the bravery of these forgotten heroes, Black African and Caribbean men and women, and the sacrifices they made.

Performances: Tuesday 22 October – Saturday 2 November 2024 at 7.30 pm Preview tickets Tuesday 22 October 2024: £12.00 Tickets: £17, £15 conc; suitable for 13+. Terms and conditions apply when booking. Our concessionary price tickets are for: full-time students, over 65s, registered unwaged, under 18s and Equity Members. Please bring proof of status.