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Selected stage, screen, presenting, sport and press highlights from Gamba Cole.
September 2026 · The Barbican
Gamba Cole Praised for Our Eyes Looking for God
Gamba starred as Adjani in Our Eyes Looking for God, the new concert-theatre work exploring Black British identity, state violence, love, grief and friendship through theatre, rap, reggae and operatic form.
Presented at The Pit from 9–13 September, the production opened the Barbican’s 2026–27 classical season and brought together writer-director TD Moyo, composer Renell Shaw and librettist April Koyejo-Audiger.
“Gamba Cole shines as Adjani.”
The Guardian
“Cole’s Adjani… holds the stage, alive to every shifting current in score and text.”
Alexandra Coghlan, The Guardian
Selected News
10 May 2026 · Bristol
Gamba Cole Takes on the Great Bristol Run
Gamba took part in the AJ Bell Great Bristol Run to raise money for Baby Bank Network Bristol, supporting families facing poverty, crisis and difficult circumstances.
22 May 2026 · Ashton Gate
Gamba Cole Joins the Talk Club Cup at Ashton Gate
Gamba took part in the Talk Club Cup at Ashton Gate, bringing together football, Bristol community figures and former players in support of mental fitness.
2025 · National Theatre
Gamba Cole Joins Dear England as Raheem Sterling
Gamba joined the cast of James Graham’s acclaimed football drama Dear England, appearing as Raheem Sterling.
31 May 2024 · BBC / Prime Video
The Outlaws Returns for Series Three
Gamba returned as Ben in the third series of Stephen Merchant’s BBC comedy drama The Outlaws.
Screen & Stage
Our Eyes Looking for God
Gamba starred as Adjani in the new concert-theatre production at The Pit, Barbican.
“Gamba Cole shines as Adjani.” — The Guardian
Dear England
Gamba appeared as Raheem Sterling in James Graham’s acclaimed production.
The Outlaws Series Three
Gamba returned as Ben in the third series of the BBC and Prime Video comedy drama.
Sport, Fitness & Community
AJ Bell Great Bristol Run
Gamba completed the run while raising funds for Baby Bank Network Bristol.
Talk Club Cup at Ashton Gate
Gamba joined the Bristol charity football event in support of mental fitness awareness.
Baby Bank Network Charity Appeal
Gamba supported the Bristol appeal helping families needing essential baby items.