This month, Gulbenkian hosts two brilliant, award-winning theatre shows that highlight the challenges and the joys of human migration.

Specially discounted tickets are available online and at the ticket desk for all university staff. Don’t forget that as staff members you already get £2 off all standard films and many theatre performances at Gulbenkian.

The Believers are But Brothers (£5) , Wed 16 & Thu 17 Oct, 7.30pm

• £5 tickets for University Staff (normally £12.80) – book here

The Believers are but Brothers delves deep into the misty waters of radicalization, religious fanaticism and the rise of resentment towards Western society. The show utilizes technology to draw the audience right into the heart of the story with a continuous WhatsApp group chat rolling throughout the show.

“an extraordinary, teched up show… the buzz of last year’s Edinburgh Fringe”, – New York Times

Old Stock: A Refugee Love Story (£7), Fri 19 & Sat 20 Oct, 7.30pm

• £7 tickets for University Staff (normally £16) – book here

A humorously dark folktale woven together with a high-energy concert – with a live band playing throughout.

★★★★★ “playful, mysterious, brave and astonishingly captivating” … “The music, the vocal performances and musicianship are all excellent here – emotionally engaging, visually stunning and at 80 minutes leaves us still wanting more.” – Musical Theatre Review