Inua Ellams on writing for Doctor Who: ‘It felt like God had given me the keys to his workshop’ (opens original article in a new tab)

Poet and playwright Inua Ellams wrote an episode of Doctor Who set in a Lagos barbershop, describing the experience as surreal, and will perform at Latitude Festival 2026 with an interactive show.

• Inua Ellams wrote an episode of Doctor Who set in a Lagos barbershop
• Ellams described the experience of writing for Doctor Who as surreal
• Ellams will perform at Latitude Festival 2026 with an interactive show