Epic Story of Unlikely Friendship

What draws you to a story about the complexities of human relationships? The award-winning play *Once Upon a Time in Sokoto* tells the epic story of a beautiful but unlikely friendship forged between an enslaved woman and her former master, set against the backdrop of events leading to the creation of Nigeria.

Are you curious about the creative mind behind this play? Nigeria-born Inua Ellams, an internationally celebrated poet, playwright, and artist, is the mastermind behind *Once Upon a Time in Sokoto*, having published four poetry collections and written critically acclaimed plays such as *Barber Shop Chronicles* and *The 14th Tale*.

Will this play be coming to a venue near you? *Once Upon a Time in Sokoto* will be performed at the Brighton Dome in Brighton from Tuesday, 17 November 2026, to Saturday, 21 November 2026, and tickets or details are available with the button beside this article.

Is the play part of a larger initiative to bring bold stories to audiences? *Once Upon a Time in Sokoto* is commissioned by Fuel and presented by Fuel in association with Touring Together, a new national programme that aims to bring bold stories to audiences across the country, supported by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.