ClassicsFest 2026 | Great Granda Apicius
Events List
Saturday 16th May | 7.30pm
Great Granda Apicius
A new play by Abby Walker, winner of the ClassicsFest 2026 Playwriting Competition, directed by Ed Cole, Alphabetti Theatre
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…
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. Before the performance, there will be a short talk about the cookbook. After the show, there’s a Q&A with the creative team
Location: Alphabetti Theatre
This event is supported by The Leche Trust.
A LIVE Alphabetti Theatre Event | Pay What You Feel
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