One Queen, Two Kings by Dimeji Sodeke
One Queen, Two Kings by Dimeji Sodeke
History was silent. Her reign was not.
Step into a world where fact meets fiction in Ooni Luwo; One Queen, Two Kings, the powerful new play about the only female Ooni (ruler) of Ife, the ancestral home of the Yoruba people. It challenges the audience—African and European alike as a figure erased from the mainstream narrative, Queen Luwo's untold story shatters the silence, written by Dimeji Sodeke, this suspenseful drama weaves reality with intrigue, forcing a modern confrontation with a forgotten past.
Experience the truth hidden in the crown.
One queen, two kings
The Crown Awaits: A Queen Reclaims Her Story
For centuries, the illustrious lineage of the Ooni of Ife, the sacred ruler of the Yoruba Kingdom, has been told through the voices of men. Yet, one name—one reign—has been deliberately obscured: Ooni Luwo.
Ooni Luwo; One Queen, Two Kings is a monumental theatrical event that pulls this forgotten queen from the shadows of history. Written by Dimeji Sodeke, this production is more than just a play; it is an urgent act of historical preservation and heritage promotion. It challenges the audience—African and European alike—to confront how power shapes narrative and who gets to wear the crown of remembrance.
* The Themes: This riveting drama is a suspense-intriguing blend of fiction woven in reality. At its core, it offers a fierce and nuanced true portrayal of feminism, demonstrating a woman's authority and impact in a male-dominated system. Watch as Ooni Luwo navigates a perilous path, pitting her vision for the kingdom against the machinations of the two powerful figures who would be brought to their knees despite being Kings.
* The Experience: Prepare for a professional, high-stakes production that transports you to a legendary time, appealing to anyone who loves compelling drama, cultural history, and complex political intrigue.
Don't miss the epic tale that demands to be heard.
Show Info
In-Person
Venue: 12-13 Shaftesbury Square, Belfast, BT2 7DB
Access: Directly from Shaftesbury Square
Performance(s): Saturday 27th December 2025
Doors: 9.00pm GMT
Starts: 9:30pm GMT (Book Bar* will not be open, BYOB welcome)
Age Guidance: Family friendly
Run Time: 1 hour 30mins
Disabled Access: Theatre (ground floor) is fully accessible. Toilets & Book Bar (1st floor) are accessible via a wheelchair platform lift. Carer tickets available: Call 028 9032 5881 to book.
Online
*This show is not available online.
*The Book Bar is our charity bar, run to help support Accidental & the new building.
Ticket Info
Please book a ticket per person watching to avoid viewing issues.
£10- CHILDREN’S TICKET- this ticket is for children under 12.
£20- WATCH IN-PERSON TICKET - a standard ticket that gives you in-person access to watch the show in the theatre.
£30- DONATION TICKET - a special ticket that gives a little extra to the exceptional and hardworking artists creating the show.
