The Music & Poetry of Queen Idia the Musical - A Work in Progress Sharing

A carved white mask of Queen Idia against a black background. She wears a tiara and collar featuring carvings of faces and mudfish, as well as bands of beads under her chin. Beneath the mask are the the words “Queen Idia the musical”.

ARCHIVED EVENT

4 April 2025, 6:00PM - 7:45PM (doors open 5:30PM)

Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology

Free, booking required

About the event

Experience the creative evolution of Queen Idia the Musical in this exclusive work-in-progress event. Following a research workshop supported by University of Cambridge Public Engagement in collaboration with the Royal Commonwealth Society collection at Cambridge University Library, the Cambridge Centre of African Studies, and the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, this sharing event showcases the vibrant fusion of spoken word poetry and Afrobeats. Discover how history and creativity come together to reimagine the story of the warrior Queen in this bold, cross-cultural production.

This event is part of the Cambridge Festival, visit their website for a full programme of events.

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