Variety is the Spice of life
Side by Side
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Date: Sat 27 June
Time: 13:00 - 15:30
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!
Event Format & Information
12:45 - Doors open
12:45-13:00 - Attendees arrive and find a seat
13:00-15:00 - Main event happens
15:00 - Event ends, although attendees can leave at any time.
A storytelling performance with food.
The audience will sit at tables and view the action on a stage, which is at the same level as the audience. The audience will be served food during the show. This will be included in the ticket price.
Seating: Unreserved seating is available at this event, but if you have specific requirements, please get in touch.
Audio: Noise will be at a conversational level. Performers will not be using microphones, but will be projecting their voice. Free earplugs are available at the ticket desk if needed.
Lighting: Constant general medium and warm lighting
Quiet space: There is no dedicated quiet space for this event.
Venue Accessibility
This event is in the Lower Hall at Victoria Hall and is accessed via the Chapel Walk entrance.
Written venue access information for Victoria Hall is available here.
Photos related to venue accessibility are included in this.
If you have any questions regarding accessibility for this event, please contact us at access@migrationmattersfestival.co.uk.
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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
For more information about our ticketing approach, please visit:
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Doors Open: 12:45
Running Time: 13:00 - 15:30 -
Event Format & Information
See the ‘Event Format & Information’ section for detailed information.
Venue Accessibility
This event is in the Lower Hall at Victoria Hall and is accessed via the Chapel Walk entrance.
Written venue access information for Victoria Hall is available here.
Photos related to venue accessibility are included in this.
If you have any questions regarding accessibility for this event, please contact us at access@migrationmattersfestival.co.uk.
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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