We are sorry to say that At The Feet of Jesus has been cancelled due to Covid-19. The safety of our audiences, artists and team is our priority and if you would like to read more about our current Health and Safety policies please click here.
Ticket holders have been contacted but if you have not heard from us please contact boxoffice@omnibus-clapham.org.
“This is my land. The very clay you walk on runs through my veins.”
Rio de Janeiro 2014. The country is electric with excitement; it’s the World Cup! In the streets there are celebrations, political protests and violence. After the post football riots Ligia Cardoso, the long-suffering wife of the ever-optimistic Cezário Cardoso, tells her husband that enough is enough; they have to move to a safer neighbourhood. But Cezário has other ideas. This is the favela his forefathers have lived in for over a century. This is where people respect him and where he’s able to work behind his beloved bar. He can’t leave all that behind. So Cezário hatches a plan. With the help of Natanael; a notorious and dangerous gang leader, they decide to burn down Cezário’s bar and collect on the insurance. With that money, Cezário has dreams of building a bigger, better; more spectacular bar with tourists a-plenty. It’ll be so successful Ligia won’t ever wish to leave this favela again.
But when the arson plot goes awry causing a near fatal casualty and secret indiscretions come to light, Cezário’s world begins to unravel; forcing him to take the most drastic actions in order to put it all back together again.
At The Feet Of Jesus is an exciting new play by Adanna Oji. Directed by the award-winning Rikki Beadle-Blair MBE. Bringing a slice of Brazilian fun, flavour and sunshine to London town.
At The Feet Of Jesus is generously supported by Arts Council England, Arts Depot, Artist Fund Artist Initiative, Theatr Clwyd’s Micro Bursary, Unity Theatre Trust, NDT Broadgate and the generous individuals who contributed to our crowdfunder. With thanks also to Team Angelica, Omnibus Theatre and Boundless Theatre.
Post Show Q&A | 7 Sept
Join the cast and creative team behind At The Feet Of Jesus for a relaxed, informal chat over a glass of wine or cup of tea after the performance on 7 September 2021 to find out more about the process and thinking behind the project as well as the ups & downs during their journey bringing the play to life.
This special event is free for all same-night ticket holders.
This event will take place live at Omnibus Theatre.
We are so excited to welcome you back through our doors.
We are committed to safely staging a programme of work while we are able. We understand that booking tickets for live events right now feels like a bit of a gamble.
We want to assure you that should anything change before your event, prohibiting it from taking place, we will contact you and you will be eligible for an immediate refund.
To provide a safe and enjoyable environment we have made some changes, these measures will continue after 19 July. Please check out our Covid-19 Safety FAQs for full information on what to expect and how to prepare for your visit.
