Eshu at the Crossroads - Part of Derby Feste 2026
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Date: 26 Sep 2026 2.10pm - 2.40pm & 4.10pm - 4.40pm
Description
Afro-Cuban British Choreographer Miguel Altunaga joins forces with pioneering puppetry company Theatre-Rites for a vibrant family adventure inspired by Yoruba culture, myth and storytelling.
A traveller in search of a road to take, a magical rooster guarding the crossroads, and Eshu the trickster spinning chaos and joy at every turn. Blending dance, live performance and puppetry, the show invites audiences into a magical world where every choice can change your path.
Access:
This production is non-verbal and is fully accessible to D/deaf audience members and anyone with English as a second language.
Director: Sue Buckmaster
Choreographer: Miguel Altunaga
Composer: Domenico Angarano
Puppet Designer / Maker: Naomi Oppenheim
Costume Supervisor: Diana Castaldi
Originally supported by Without Walls and co-commissioned by Stockton International Riverside Festival, Brighton Festival and Birmingham Weekender.
Performers: Edie Edmundson, Zia Husbands, Amari Webb-Martin
2.10pm - 2.40pm - Derby Market Hall
4.10pm - 4.40pm - Derby Market Hall
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