Following on from the success of Death and The King’s Horseman, we are delighted to announce our latest co-production, Crown of Blood, with Sheffield Theatres, opening at The Crucible in February 2026.
"Of what use is a good man without ambition?"
Set during the civil wars of 19th-century Yorubaland, Crown of Blood is a powerful retelling of the classic Macbeth, adapted by Oladipo Agboluaje and directed by Utopia Theatres’ own Mojisola Kareem (Death and The King’s Horseman, Here’s What She Said To Me, All Our Goals). It’s Shakespeare as you’ve never seen it before.
The play follows the story of General Aderemi. Fresh from saving the kingdom from invaders, he is promoted to Field Marshall, thus fulfilling the prophecy of the oracle. When the oracle says he will become King, Aderemi and his wife Oyebisi go on a bloody mission to ensure he sits on the throne.
2025 Performance Dates: Sheffield Theatres, The Crucible
- Mon 2 February - 7pm
- Tue 3 February - 7pm
- Wed 4 February - 7.15pm
- Thu 5 February - 2pm
- Thu 5 February - 7.15pm
- Fri 6 February - 7.15pm (Audio Described, Signed)
- Sat 7 February - 2pm (Captioned)
- Sat 7 February - 7.15pm
Meet the Creatives
Oladipo Agboluaje
Playwright
Mojisola Kareem
Director
Kevin Jenkins
Designer
Ben Wright
Musician
Rob Hart
Sound Designer
Alexandra
Stafford-Marshall
Lighting Designer
Discover our Education Pack
for schools and education.
Learn all about the creative processes of designing and directing a large-scale production like Crown of Blood, the background of the playwright Oladipo Agboluaje, and take an in-depth look at some of the complex themes portrayed on the stage.
Our Education Pack for schools features a comprehensive Learning Guide, interviews with the Creatives and a whole host of additional resources to support your learning.
Coming Soon...
In the meantime, we have a number of discounted tickets available for schools and educational organisations. If you would like to make a booking for your group to come and see the show, please contact groupbookings@sheffieldtheatres.co.uk.
