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Black Is The Color Of My Voice Tickets

Inspired by the life of Nina Simone, and featuring many of her most iconic songs performed live

This production is recommended for ages 12+

Performance dates

13 - 15 March 2025

Run time 1 hour and 15 mins (no interval)

Includes interval

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Black Is The Color Of My Voice

Drawing inspiration from Nina Simone's life, Black Is The Color Of My Voice is a powerful production that showcases many of her most iconic songs all performed live and comes to Wiltons for a strictly limited run.

Nina Simone was born Eunice Kathleen Waymon on 21 Feb 1933, in Tryon, North Carolina and was a pioneering figure in music, blending genres like jazz, blues, soul, gospel, and classical. Her amazing talent as a pianist and vocalist, paired with her unflinching activism, made her a trailblazer who inspired generations. Simone’s musical career was deeply influenced by her early classical music training, which she used to create a distinctive sound that transcended traditional genres.

Behind The Curtain

Apphia Campbell’s critically acclaimed play, Black Is The Color Of My Voice, tells the story of a talented singer and civil rights activist seeking redemption after the sudden death of her father. As she reflects on her journey, she recalls her transformation from a young piano prodigy with a life devoted to the church, to becoming a celebrated jazz vocalist at the heart of the Civil Rights Movement.

Apphia Campbell is an acclaimed playwright, actress, producer, and singer, renowned for her powerful, politically charged works that delve into the African-American experience. A native of the United States, she earned a BFA in Theatre Performance from Florida International University

Worth The Applause

With standing ovations across the UK, sold-out performances in Shanghai, New York, Edinburgh, and London's West End, Black Is The Color Of My Voice also took home the Best Theatre Award at Adelaide Fringe 2024.

Please Bear In Mind

Please bear in mind that this production is recommended for ages 12+.

Black Is The Color Of My Voice London cast

Apphia Campbell

Content

Recommended for ages 12+

Recent Reviews

4.6
70 reviews
customerRae

Would recommend.Brill actor.

Ayomide Olatunji

Very well produced, a broad strokes overview of the life of Nina Simone, well chosen songs.

Deborah Banks

Intimate authentic performance. Emotive experience. Wonderful vocals. Venue suited the story and that fact it was a one woman performance. Great experience.

Ehud Federman

Amazing prodution

Freddy V.

Excellent performance ! Short but to the point.

Ian Fidler

Engaging and very entertaining performance.

Miss Rachael H

Beautiful and emotive and powerful. Increadible voice.

André Griese

Extraordinary performance. So much energy. Amazing acting and singing. Really gripping and moving. Unfortunately too short.

Nomso

Captivating, intense and emotional are the first 3 words that come to mind, when asked to describe just how good this show was. The theatre and setting in the vaults was beautiful, and the performance from Apphia was world class. I won’t be forgetting this show anytime soon!

Clorinda Prina

The lead was very good and the set was very atmospheric and there were a couple of powerful moments, i just feel that Nina Simone should actually have been singing during the singing moments as her voice is unique. Also it was only over an hour long £30 a ticket was very expensive

Amanda

Excellent. What a talented artist

Graeme Tonks

Amazing!! Great Actress, beautiful powerful voice. We were captivated. Loved the setting too.

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