Iroko Theatre Company

05/10/2026

When we launched Home from Home in 2023, we wanted to shine a light on something we felt was too often overlooked – the significant contribution of British Nigerians to life in Britain. From the arts and education to sport, politics, business and community life, these stories form an important part of Britain's history.

As IROKO reaches its 30th anniversary in 2026, we are proud to reflect on the people and stories that have shaped our work.

Thank you to The National Lottery Heritage Fund for supporting Home from Home and helping us bring these stories to wider audiences.

04/10/2026

Have you got your tickets yet?

https://www.wimbledonbookfest.org/events/african-caribbean-storytelling/

African & Caribbean Storytelling: Live, Lively & Full of Rhythm!

We’re delighted to share that IROKO Theatre Company Founder Alex will be one of three storytellers bringing the richness and vibrancy of African and Caribbean oral traditions to life at this special live storytelling experience.

Expect folktales, call-and-response, song, rhythm, humour and audience participation as three storytellers take you on a journey beyond the written page into living traditions shaped by voice, memory and performance.

From stories passed down through generations to the wisdom, laughter and rhythms of the African and Caribbean diaspora, this promises to be an evening of connection, participation and unforgettable storytelling.

📅 Saturday 17 October 2026
🕢 7:30 pm
🎟️ £12.50

Limited free tickets are available for residents in postcodes CR4, CR7, SM3 and SM4 — restricted to two free tickets per event, per household.

Come and experience stories that have travelled across generations and continue to live through performance. 🌍🎶📖

02/10/2026

Thirty years of IROKO means thirty years of stories.
In 2023, Home from Home gave us the opportunity to uncover and celebrate the stories of British Nigerians and their contributions to Britain's cultural, political, educational, artistic, spiritual and sporting life.
The launch at the Old Town Hall in Stratford marked the beginning of a journey of research, discovery, volunteering, exhibitions, performances and community sharing.

We are grateful to The National Lottery Heritage Fund for making this work possible.

28/09/2026

In 2023, IROKO launched Home from Home at the Old Town Hall in Stratford – a project created to explore and celebrate the legacies of pioneering British Nigerians and their contributions to British society.

As we celebrate 30 years of IROKO in 2026, we look back with pride at projects like Home from Home, which gave communities an opportunity to discover stories that deserve to be remembered and shared. Our sincere thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund for supporting this important work.

25/09/2026

In 2026, Iroko celebrates 30 years of connecting communities through arts, culture and heritage.

Looking back to 2023, our Public Sharing Day at Willesden Green Library stands out as a celebration of sharing and participation. It brought together audiences and communities to experience the work Iroko had developed and to celebrate the importance of cultural heritage.

Thank you to the National Lottery Heritage Fund for helping us deliver this work, and to the Greggs Foundation for its continued support.

21/09/2026

Iroko's 30th anniversary in 2026 is an opportunity to celebrate not only our achievements, but also the partners who have helped us along the way.

Our 2023 Public Sharing Day at Willesden Green Library was an important opportunity to bring our work to the community.

We are grateful to the National Lottery Heritage Fund for supporting our heritage work and to the Greggs Foundation for its continued support of Iroko and the communities we serve.

20/09/2026

✨We're welcoming IROKO Theatre to our Black History Month launch event on Saturday 26 September in Barkingside ✨

🪘Join them for a free, fun, intergenerational, inclusive, music-making and movement outdoor group workshop 🪇

🎶Designed for older participants who are Forever Young at heart, but ALL are welcome!

Booking encouraged but not essential: https://visionrcl.org.uk/events/iroko-forever-young-music-workshop-at-redbridge-outdoor-arts/

Followed by a performance of Go Grandad, Go! By Company DHW (see other posts for details!)

📍Ken Aston Square, 140 Barkingside High Street, IG6 2EA
⏰12.30-1.30pm

Age UK The Association of Redbridge African Caribbean Communities Community Action Redbridge Redbridge Libraries Barkingside Art Club

One Place East

The IROKO Forever Young project is supported by the Mercers' Charitable Foundation.

18/09/2026

For many British Nigerians, reconnecting with their heritage is no longer simply about remembering where they come from, it’s about actively living, learning and reshaping culture in the diaspora. Ife Akintobi-Akinwale, founder of For the Love of Yorùbá (FTLOY), is at the heart of that movement, creating spaces where the wider Yorùbá diaspora can reconnect with Yorùbá language, Nigerian heritage, culture and community. What began as a handful of voice notes shared between friends during maternity leave has grown into a thriving cultural lifestyle brand, bringing people together through language practice, community events and shared experiences. In this Home From Home interview, Ife reflects on British Nigerian identity, cultural heritage, belonging and the future of the diaspora and why community-led learning could play a vital role in preserving language and traditions for generations to come. Visit https://buff.ly/uwqJV0d to read the full profile