The Gods Are All Here

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 compelling, funny and warm, one-man performance from first-class storyteller, Phil Okwedy.

This captivating performance storytelling piece skilfully 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 1960 & 70’s Wales. 

Charting the time of life when children are said to view their parents as gods, but never having actually lived with them, Phil considers if his parents were, in fact, the gods he had imagined them to be…

Exploring equality, freedom, racism, family and growing up without your birth parents, in a touching, funny and evocative performance, The Gods Are All Here is both timeless and very much a story of now.

Suitable for ages 12+
Running time: 2 hours with an interval

Content warning:
This production talks about being brought up with foster parents, there are stories of slavery that include descriptions of violence, and the show contains discriminatory language.

Watch The Gods Are All Here Online

Did you miss the show in October and November? You can still watch the show through our on demand online screening. From 11 December until 1 January 2024 (last time to watch midnight on 31 December), you can watch The Gods Are All Here from the comfort of your own home. For £10 you can stream The Gods Are All Here to your laptop, desktop computer, ipad or iphone to watch the filmed show, anytime between those dates. You only need one ticket to stream to your device, and as many people can sit around and watch it with you, but the link only works once. Tickets for the link are onsale through our partners Arena Theatre website