Variety is the Spice of life
Side by Side
27 June | Time: 13:00 | Venue: Victoria Hall
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ABOUT THE SHOW
Come and share a heartwarming afternoon of stories, poems, and song, created by a unique collaboration of asylum seekers and local Sheffield folk.
This devised performance weaves together personal memories, folk tales, and cultural poems with original music/singing from the group. "Variety is the Spice of Life" promises an unforgettable afternoon for the entire family. But the warmth goes beyond words: the talented Open Kitchen Social Club will be serving a delicious variety of food from around the world.
It’s an afternoon of unexpected encounters, connections, and celebrations of community. Expect the unexpected!
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Side by Side is a user-led community theater charity, founded in 2008 in Sheffield.
We use the powerful tools of drama and music to bring adult asylum seekers, refugees, and local British/European residents together, building wellbeing, strong community bonds, and promoting integration.
By running inclusive weekly workshops for mixed and women-only groups (currently with members from over 12 countries), we aim to reduce social isolation and alleviate stigma. Our sessions, which emphasize playfulness, connection, and mutual understanding, generate original, devised performances. By often using physical theater, movement, and participatory styles, we overcome language barriers. We perform at schools and public venues, using our work to explore current issues of diversity and discrimination, ensuring both members and audiences have opportunities for meaningful learning and connection.
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Open Kitchen Social Club was founded in 2014 as a social eating project in the centre of Sheffield. We provide food, peer support, and a place to meet for destitute asylum seekers, refugees, migrants and anyone in food or social poverty.
EVENT INFO
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£5 | £3 | £1
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Doors Open: 12:45
Running Time: 13:00 - 15:00 -
Full Accessibility Information to be updated soon.
If you have any questions about your access needs in the meantime, please contact info@migrationmattersfestival.co.uk using the subject line ‘Accessibility at the festival’
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Age Guidance: All Ages
Content Warning: There are no content warnings for this event
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Photography Credit: Side by Side