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Fuel @fueltheatre.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

We’re delighted to announce Stained Metal, a new exhibition from Fuel and Manchester Museum, conceived by Inua Ellams. Exploring the personal and global impact of empire through the journey of a medal around the world. 27 Feb–6 June 2027. fueltheatre.com/projects/sta...

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Fuel @fueltheatre.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

We're hiring! 📢 Fuel is looking for a Programme Assistant to join our team and help deliver bold live performance with artists and partners across the UK. 📅 Apply by 10am, 1 Sept Find out more and apply: fueltheatre.com/get-involved/ 📷 Dan Tsantillis

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Fuel @fueltheatre.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

We're partnering on the Creative Data Exchange with Contemporary Narratives Lab and Goldsmiths Futures of Creativity Institute: a new initiative exploring data as a creative material. Join our first online consultation on 4 Sept. Register here: creativedataexchange.com

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Fuel @fueltheatre.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

We're delighted to announce the cast and creative team for the world premiere of Once Upon a Time in Sokoto by Inua Ellams, directed by Roy Alexander Weise. Meet the company: fueltheatre.com/cast-and-cre... Touring the UK from Sept 2026. #Theatre #NewWriting

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Fuel @fueltheatre.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

📣 We’re hiring a Development Producer at Fuel. Join us to lead artistic development activity and support bold new live performance with exceptional artists across the UK. 💰 £32k–£35k FTE 🗓 Deadline: 10am, 22 June More info: fueltheatre.com/get-involved/ Image: Neil Bennett

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Fuel @fueltheatre.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

🐻‍❄️🐭 There’s a Bear on My Chair returns to Southbank Centre this Christmas! A hilarious, heartwarming show for ages 2-7, directed by Toby Olié and based on Ross Collins’ books. 📅 9 Dec – 3 Jan 🎟️ Tickets on sale now: www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/the...

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Fuel @fueltheatre.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Fuel presents FLIP! - a new radio adaptation of Racheal Ofori’s acclaimed play, directed by Milli Bhatia. 📻 BBC Radio 4 🗓 14 May | ⏰ 2.15pm A sharp satire on influencers, identity & algorithms - now reimagined for radio. #Fuel #RachelOfori #BBCRadio4

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Fuel @fueltheatre.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

📣 Announcing a brand new play from Inua Ellams presented by Fuel with Touring Together. Once Upon a Time in Sokoto tells the epic story of an unlikely friendship between a slave and her former master. Touring Autumn 2026. fueltheatre.com/projects/onc...

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Once Upon a Time in Sokoto

The award-winning Once Upon a Time in Sokoto tells the epic story of an unlikely friendship forged between a slave and her former master.

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Fuel @fueltheatre.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Nowhere is heading to RISING Festival in Melbourne (2–6 June). Actor & activist Khalid Abdalla traces personal history through revolutions, protest and global events in this powerful solo show. Presale: Live now General sale: Mon 16 Mar, 12pm Tickets here: 2026.rising.melbourne/program/nowh...

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Fuel @fueltheatre.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Fuel is hiring an Executive Director (Maternity Cover). Senior leadership role shaping our strategy, operations & fundraising during an ambitious programme year. £45–50k FTE | UK-wide | flexible working. Apply by 10am, 16 March 2026 👉 fueltheatre.com/get-involved/

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Fuel @fueltheatre.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Inua Ellams’ An Evening with an Immigrant is reimagined with a breathtaking live orchestral score by Laura Mvula, performed by Chineke! Orchestra 📍 Queen Elizabeth Hall 📅 Sun 26 April, 7.30pm 🎟️ Tickets on sale 28th Jan for SBC Members, 30th Jan for public: www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/an-...

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Fuel @fueltheatre.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

We’re hiring 🎭 Touring Together (China Plate + Fuel) seeks Local Engagement Specialists in Leeds, Oxford & Northampton. Freelance role connecting local communities with new touring theatre. ⏰ Apply by 1 March 2026 Learn more and apply: fueltheatre.com/get-involved/ #ArtsJobs #CommunityEngagement

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Fuel @fueltheatre.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Proud to see Barber Shop Chronicles still inspiring artists. In the Guardian, a theatre-maker reflects on how the play changed their life - 33 characters, real conversations, lasting impact. By Inua Ellams. www.theguardian.com/stage/2026/j...

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The play that changed my life: ‘You meet 33 characters in Barber Shop Chronicles – I believed in all of them’

Inua Ellams’ play takes you to different destinations for intimate conversations about sex, queerness, capitalism, football and much more

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Fuel @fueltheatre.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

We’re recruiting a Senior Development Manager to lead Fuel’s fundraising work and support our programme of independent live performance. £40k FTE | Hybrid | UK-wide Deadline: 9am, Mon 23 Feb 2026 Full details here: fueltheatre.com/get-involved/

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Fuel @fueltheatre.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Big news from Fuel 🎉 We’re delighted to welcome Rakie Ayola, Selina Ocean and Jenny Waldman CBE as new Trustees, joining our Board following an open recruitment process. We’re thrilled to welcome them to Fuel! Learn more here: fueltheatre.com/fuels-new-tr... ✨

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Fuel @fueltheatre.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

📬 Our 2025 Year Round-Up is out now! From world premieres and festivals to tours, conversations, exhibitions and digital projects - we’ve been looking back at a big year for Fuel. 👉 Read the full round-up here: mailchi.mp/fueltheatre/... #Fuel #YearInReview #Newsletter #Theatre #LivePerformance

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Producer Gathering @producergathering.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Case Study 8 is live! In this episode, Marina Sacco & Danielle Marshall share their experiences of working in participatory contexts, highlighting the importance of accessibility, inclusion, & sustainable community partnerships. Listen here: shorturl.at/w8CYr @fueltheatre.bsky.social

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Fuel @fueltheatre.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Fuel is hiring! 🌟 We’re looking for a Senior Development Manager to lead our fundraising strategy and help us champion bold, diverse new theatre across the UK and beyond. 💰 £35–40k | 🗓️ Apply by 24 Nov Full job pack ➡️ fueltheatre.com/get-involved/ #ArtsJobs #Theatre #Fundraising #Fuel

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Fuel @fueltheatre.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Nominate Fuel for the Movement for Good Arts & Culture Special Draw! 🎭 10 charities will each win £5,000 - funds that help us nurture artists & ideas that shape the future of performance. 🗓️ Open 10-19 Oct Nominate here 👉 culture.movementforgood.com/index.php?cn... #SupportTheArts #Fuel

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Fuel @fueltheatre.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

🎶 Open Call! 🎶 £2500 paid opportunity for early-career composers or music directors to join us as an associate on a new project. Funded by PRS Dev Network. Full info here: fueltheatre.com/fuel-new-tal... #ComposerOpportunity #MusicDirector

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Fuel @fueltheatre.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

Fuel is thrilled to bring Khalid Abdalla’s ★★★★★ solo show Nowhere to Oxford Playhouse 📅 22–24 Jan 2026 🎟 Tickets on sale 12th September: www.oxfordplayhouse.com Also touring: Geneva (Sept 2025) & Dublin (Oct 2025). #Nowhere #OxfordPlayhouse #Fuel

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Fuel @fueltheatre.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

The Guardian has featured The 419 exhibition by Inua Ellams & Oluwamuyiwa ‘Logor’ Logo, exploring Lagos, 419 culture & money. Free to attend at West Wing Gallery, Somerset House, 9–14 Sept. Read the article here: www.theguardian.com/artanddesign... #The419 #FreeExhibition #SomersetHouse

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Fuel @fueltheatre.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

Will Adamsdale & Fuel are running a crowdfunder for AI, AI, Oh... (or how I wrote a hit sitcom with ChatGPT but we’re not talking now), Will’s show about AI, technophobia & mid-life crises. 🤖We're at 11% of our £5375 target so far - your support would mean the world! www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/aiaioh

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Kate McGrath @1katemcgrath.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

The 419, a new exhibition created by Inua Ellams & Logor, produced by Fuel, opens in September at Somerset House. It’s free - come along! Info below.

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Fuel @fueltheatre.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Nowhere began this week at Edinburgh Fringe — and we’re honoured to be featured on multiple ‘Best Theatre to See’ lists! If you’re in town, you know where to go... Tickets available here: www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/eve... #Nowhere #EdFringe #Fuel

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Fuel @fueltheatre.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

The 419 by Inua Ellams & Logor explores 14 lives in Lagos through poetry + photography. A playful, powerful take on the 419 stereotype. 📍 Somerset House 📅 Sept 8–14, 2025 #The419 #InuaEllams #Lagos #Fuel

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Traverse Theatre @traversetheatre.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

🕯️ NOWHERE 🕯️ Inspired by his involvement in the Egyptian revolution of 2011, actor and activist Khalid Abdalla takes us on a surprising journey into his own history, set against seismic world events. 🗓️ 12 - 24 Aug www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/eve... #TravFest25 @fueltheatre.bsky.social

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Fuel @fueltheatre.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

We're excited to announce #TouringTogether – a new collaboration between China Plate, Fuel, Royal & Derngate, Oxford Playhouse, Warwick Arts, Leeds Playhouse & Brighton Dome. Follow the link to find out more: fueltheatre.com/touring-toge... #ACESupported 📷 Iona Firouzabadi, Geraint Lewis

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Kate McGrath @1katemcgrath.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Thrilled that #Nowhere by Khalid Abdalla, commissioned and produced by Fuel (@fueltheatre.bsky.social) is now on sale for performances 12-24 August @traversetheatre.bsky.social. #Edinburgh pals, #Theatre pals, please join us & spread the word! 💖

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Fuel @fueltheatre.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Following its sold out premiere in October, Nowhere - Khalid Abdalla’s powerful solo show - is heading to Edinburgh this August. 🎭 Catch it at Traverse Theatre as part of the Here & Now Showcase. Tickets on sale 21 May! 📸: Manuel Vason #Nowhere #EdFringe25 #TraverseTheatre

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Fuel @fueltheatre.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

Two bold new events from Fuel: Stained Metal by Inua Ellams (28 May, Manchester) – exploring empire, legacy & art. Fuelling Change: Values and Ethics in Cultural Production (3–17 June, Oxford) – talks with Kate McGrath. Both free: fueltheatre.com/whats-on?pro... #Fuel

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Find out past and current productions from Fuel here!

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Fuel @fueltheatre.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

🚨 We are hiring! 🚨 Fuel is looking for a brilliant Executive & Fundraising Assistant to join our team 🎭✨ 🗓️ Deadline to apply: 6pm Monday 5th May 🔗 Find out more + apply: fueltheatre.com/get-involved/ #ArtsJobs #Hiring #TheatreJobs #FundraisingJobs #JoinTheTeam #Fuel

Fuel. We are hiring, Executive and Fundraising Assistant

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Fuel @fueltheatre.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Khalid Abdalla, our collaborator and friend with whom we created Nowhere, has issued this statement, which we share with our followers here in solidarity with him.

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Fuel @fueltheatre.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

🚀 Fuel is now on Bluesky! 🎭✨ We produce fresh work across the UK & beyond, collaborating with diverse range of artists, communities & researchers. We champion inclusion, accessibility, and sustainability. Follow us for updates & insights! 💡 #Fuel #TheatreForAll

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