The Labyrinth
Overview
Mandala Theatre Company
The Labyrinth
By Yasmin Sidhwa, Laila Latifa and Heart Lab Company 2026
For more than four thousand years, ‘The Labyrinth’ has stood as a gateway to the ancient world. Now, three young archaeology volunteers from the U.K. enter its winding passages on a journey into the ancient lands of Kemet and Egypt. But as they venture deeper, the boundaries between past and present begin to collapse. What begins as an archaeological expedition becomes a deeply personal journey as the three young seekers confront questions of ancestry, identity and belonging.
What is real and what is a lie, made up by empire and learnt in history lessons they found no connection to?
As the long days excavating and researching become more desperate, our adventurers spend nights dreaming, astral travelling, and envisioning a new earth, a new time, where all will truly belong. Is this all just fantasy or as they retrace their steps out of the Labyrinth have they found a new purpose?
A provocative, inspiring and dynamic play – The Labyrinth connects young people to ancestry and heritage building emotional and psychological resilience, and strengthening identity and belonging. It involves shifting the narrative and looking at global history through a de-colonial lens where we celebrate the real version of history.
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Creative Team
Writers
Yasmin Sidhwa and Laila Latifa, co-created with the Heart Lab Company 2026
Director
Yasmin Sidhwa
Co-created by
Iman Boujelouah
Aisha Sanyang Meek
Sahana Atherya
Luis Ribero
Amina Atiq
Ramy Hassan
Onthium Klarcks
Holly Alanna Williams
Sonali Gupta
There are two entrances to the theatre, Kings Road Entrance (this is the taxi drop-off/collection point) and the Main Entrance.
Both level entrances have automated doors. These lead into the foyer area where you will find the Restaurant, Bar, Box Office and entrances to Stages 1, 2 and 3.
STEP FREE ACCESS
Northern Stage is fully accessible. The theatre has three lifts providing access to all parts of the building, including the accessible toilets, baby changing facilities, stages 2 & 3 and the backstage area. Buggy parking is available
WHEELCHAIR SPACES
There are five wheelchair positions in Stage 1, two positions in Stage 2 and all seats are removeable in Stage 3.
TOILETS
We have a Changing Places toilet in the Stage 1 lobby and accessible toilets in Stage 3 and Stage 2 lower entrance lobby. Gender neutral toilets are situated in the Stage 2 lower entrance lobby.
HEARING ENHANCEMENT
Induction loop system in all public spaces, and an infra-red system in all three stages. (In Stage 1 the induction loop is best covered in rows E – L).
ASSISTANCE
One free ticket for the assistant of a disabled person who is not able to attend unaccompanied.
BOOKING COMPANION SEATING
To book a free ticket for a wheelchair companion or an assistant, contact our Box Office on 0191 230 5151, via email at boxoffice@northernstage.co.uk or by visiting our Box Office in person.
GUIDE DOGS
Guide, hearing and all working dogs are welcome here.
SEAT ACCESSIBILITY
Stage 1: Seats are 43 cm wide, 41cm deep, with 46cm between arm rests. The aisleway is 51cm deep from the seat back. Arm rests cannot be removed.
Stage 2: Seats are 40cm wide, 41cm deep. The aisleway is 64cm deep from the seat back. There are no arm rests.
Our seats are rated to British Standards at installation and are guaranteed to hold up to 110kg.
More Information
To discuss any access needs, take a look at our access page or please call our Box Office on 0191 230 5151.
The Labyrinth
This performance will be followed by a post show discussion.