ClassicsFest 2026 presents...
Great Granda Apicius
by Abby Walker
Friday 15th & Saturday 16th May 2026
Show starts: 7.30pm
Run Time: 90 mins approx
Tickets: Pay What You Feel
Pay what you can and if you can - you can pay in advance or on the day after the show. Great art should be for everyone, not just those who can afford it.
Age Rec: 12+
ClassicsFest 2026: Food & Feasting in Antiquity
When Josh, Elsie’s influencer grandson, comes to her for help with a ‘traditional cooking’ video, she decides to have a bit of fun with the situation. Because as far as he’s concerned, she might as well have been born in 25BC…
About the Classics Fest:
Earlier this year writers from across the North East were invited to create a new play inspired by Apicius, the famous Roman cookbook written nearly 2,000 years ago. This is a staging of the winning submission by Abby Walker, directed by Ed Cole - Alphabetti Theatre's Artistic Director.
Before the performance, there will be a short talk about the cookbook. After the show, there’s a Q&A with the creative team. Please join us in the bar after the show to celebrate this finale ClassicsFest 2026
Kindly Supported by The Leche Trust
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