ALT B: I L X I A H Presents: Open Floor
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About
Unlike traditional open mics, Open Floor provides people with the opportunity to share their practice through any creative medium.
Open Floor is an open forum for creatives of any discipline to showcase or talk about their work – whether it’s a scene, a dance, a poem, a painting, or even presenting a PowerPoint to talk through an idea you’ve been mulling over in your head and need to share out loud.
Come share your work, check out what’s brewing in others’ practices, and meet other creatives in a relaxed, supportive environment!
To further enrich the Open Floor experience, ILXIAH are excited to include guest practitioners who will lead the first half of each session. These experienced artists will share their insights, techniques, and creative processes, providing valuable learning opportunities for all attendees.
Follow ILXIAH on Instagram to keep up with guest practitioner announcements, and our other events across the city.
Sign up slots available at the door – the floor is yours!
Creatives
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Lara Grace Ilori
Lara Grace Ilori
Lara Grace Ilori is a South London actor, writer, and event producer of Nigerian heritage. Her acting credits include Channel 4’s BIG MOOD, My Period The C*ckblock at Brixton House, and Typical Girls at Sheffield Theatre – The Crucible.
With over six years of experience in both the creative industries and charitable sector, Lara has collaborated with artists across Europe, the USA, and Nigeria, including venues 198 Contemporary Arts and Learning, Theatre Peckham, and has held a 2024 events residency at Streatham Space Project with co-founder Caleb Obediah when forming I L X I A H.
Lara’s writing blends her RADA BA in Acting with an MSc in Social and Cultural Anthropology from UCL. She creates poetry and scripts inspired by her lived experiences and those of her community. Using her poetry, Lara regularly works with poetry charity Poetic Unity, and she is currently developing two full-length plays, supported by the Royal Court Theatre as part of their 2025 Writer’s Group.
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Caleb Obediah
Caleb Obediah
Caleb Obediah, a versatile artist, navigates the worlds of acting, music, and creative production.
Best known for portraying Lord Cho in Netflix’s Bridgerton. A RADA- trained actor. Beyond the stage and screen, he contributes to humanitarian theatre with Wind-Up Penguin in the world, impacting the lives of children in need.
In addition to his acting pursuits, Caleb co-produces the cherished event ‘A Night with Caleb and Lara,’ showcasing musical and spoken word talents of the community. Caleb also delves into podcasting, singing, and music production, currently crafting his own EP. Caleb Obediah’s artistic journey extends beyond performance, reflecting a passion for enriching lives through diverse creative expressions.
