Vicki Igbokwe-Ozoagu’s Our Mighty Groove
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The spirit of the dancefloor takes to the stage in a high-energy performance that will have you on the edge of your seat!
The award-winning Our Mighty Groove is back in an electric new stage reimagining.
Inspired by Vicki Igbokwe-Ozoagu’s own joyful experiences at a New York nightclub, step into the world of Club Groove, where anything can happen. Unfolding entirely on stage, watch as Uchenna Dance bring a cast of nightclub characters to life, finding community, connection, and their true selves through dance.
Using Igbokwe-Ozoagu’s signature blend of club styles, house, waacking and vogue, fused with African and contemporary dance, this remixed take on a Uchenna classic brings the energy of the dancefloor to the stage.
Winner of Best Dance Production at the 2025 Black British Theatre Awards, don’t miss the return of this unforgettable performance that welcomes people of all ages and walks of life.
About Uchenna
Uchenna is a Northern-based dance company with a national reach, founded in 2009 by Vicki Igbokwe-Ozoagu and led by Vicki (Creative Director & Joint CEO) and Grace Okereke (Executive Producer & Joint CEO), with a mission to empower, entertain and educate through dance.
The company creates bold dance theatre rooted in house, waacking, vogue, African and contemporary dance influences.
Alongside touring productions and workshops, Uchenna is committed to supporting artists to develop their individual pathways into the dance industry while building sustainable careers.
Recent work includes Our Mighty Groove, which opened Sadler’s Wells East Theatre (Feb 2025) and won Best Dance Production at the Black British Theatre Awards (Oct 2025), alongside our other signature production The Head Wrap Diaries, which has toured across the UK and internationally.
Artistic Team & Credits
Artistic Leadership
Executive Producer Grace Okereke
Creative Director & Choreographer Vicki Igbokwe-Ozoagu
Our Mighty Groove created in collaboration with the performers’ Cast
Professional Performers
Iona Brie: Blue
Cache Thake: Tony
Dani Harris-Walters: Wesley Denzil
Angelika Napierala: Sam
Shula Carter: Jessie
Jackie Kibuka: Tracee
Kabuki Johnson: Bougetta
Emerging Artists
Victoria Morini: Clubber & Mini Gettas
Reo Greenidge: Wesley Denzil & Tony Assistant
Sofia Whiteoak: Clubber & Mini Gettas
Shannice Bepot: Wesley Denzil & Tony Assistant
Creative Team
Rehearsal Director Joanne Bernard
Associate Choreographer Kloé Dean
Set Designer Simon Kenny
Composer Warren Morgan-Humphreys and Kweku Aacht
Lighting Designer Matt Daw
Costume Designer Jodie-Simone Howe
Sound Designer Mark Webber
Original Cast Associate Shanelle Clemenson
Hair and Make Up Bethan Owens
Music Collaborators Yayra Abena, Auggie, Nandi Bhebhe, Chris Folie, Reynolds the Gentleman, Teck Zilla, Censor BG, The Band FRA! (Joshua “Virgen” Boateng, Frank Obeng King, Selorm Dornyoh, Martin Adjartey, Gideon “Pitches” Ampong, Mr Addison)
Production Team
Technical Manager Ryan Phillips
Stage Manager & Production Assistant Verron Lee
Trainee Stage Manager & Rehearsal Assistant Marlee Bissessar
Marketing & Communications Manager Georgia Gerson
From Vicki Igbokwe-Ozoagu
Thank you to our previous performers of Our Mighty Groove (2013–2025) Mademoiselle Ginger, Oluwatosin Omotosho, Roshaan Asare, Sistofe “Sheila” Attah, Diana Igbokwe, Habibat Ajayi, Ingrid Mackinnon, Kendra Horsburgh, Gerrard Martin, Theo Alade, Fabio Filipe, Sean Graham, Alexander Gosmore, Christopher Cox, Malachi Welch, Lilia Rowe, Thea Petrie, Bertie Jeffery, Kezia Adewale, Holly Clayton, Riley-Ann Nicholls Murphy, Eli Follant, Shaniya Mohammed and Jandice Stewart.
Special thanks to Gail Babb for her dramaturgical work on the 2025 version of Our Mighty Groove, which continues to shape this production. Thank you for your insight, generosity and belief in the work.
Special thanks to Bethan Owens for her hair and make-up design for the 2025 version of Our Mighty Groove, which continues to inspire the visual identity of this production. Thank you for your creativity and artistry.
To the cast of 2026, wow, wow, wow. What a journey we’ve been on to realise this show. You’re all fabulous. Thank you for being you and for sharing your creativity throughout this process.
Verron and Marlee, you’re the dream team!
And an extra special thank you to Joanne Bernard and Kloé Dean. You’re both simply the best.
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