How Could I Forget?
Part of Open Works Festival By Joe Carnall Jnr – Playhouse
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About
Open Works Festival presents How Could I Forget?
How Could I Forget? is a new, original musical blending heartfelt storytelling, humour and unforgettable songs. Created by Sheffield musician Joe Carnall Jnr(Milburn, Reverend & The Makers), this intimate actor-musician show sold out its debut performances in 2025 and will tour the North in Autumn 2026.
Set in Sheffield, the story follows Billy, a young man navigating student life and family as his grandfather Jack faces dementia. As Jack’s memories slip, the narrative jumps between past and present, memory and reality, with moments from different decades colliding around a living-room piano. This time-shifting structure brings a rich mix of musical styles, from folk to indie and beyond.
Funny, moving and uplifting, the show is a love letter to grandparents and the lives they’ve lived. More than a musical, it’s a reminder of the songs we share, the moments that shape us and the people we never truly lose.
