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For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When The Hue Gets Too Heavy Tickets

Six black men share their painful experiences in For Black Boys at the Garrick Theatre.

This production is recommended for ages 15+.

Performance dates

29 February 2024 - 1 June 2024

Run time 2hrs 35mins (inc. interval)

Includes interval

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Tickets for For Black Boys… are available now

For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When the Hue Gets Too Heavy explores the painful experiences of black men in Britain, from feeling societal pressure to maintain a macho image, to brutal police harassment and talks of identity. From the onset, this electrifying tale is balanced with fear and humour. Following sold-out runs at the Royal Court Theatre, New Diorama Theatre, and the Apollo Theatre, the award-winning For Black Boys… now transfers to the Garrick Theatre for a strictly limited nine week run, book your tickets today!

About For Black Boys…

‘I found a king in me and now I love you

I found a king in you and now I love me’

Fashion advice and father figures. Jollof rice and misplaced loves. Empires in Africa and forbidden sex. There are good and bad days. In a group therapy session, six young Black men let their hearts and fantasies run wild.

For Black Boys… is a universe of music, dancing, storytelling, and poetry where six men collide and bond in a desperate effort to survive. Set on the border of happy imagination and harsh reality, these delicate confessions spark conversations that need to be had.

For Black Boys… Cast

  • Onyx - Tobi King Bakare 
  • Pitch - Shakeel Haakim  
  • Jet - Fela Lufadeju
  • Sable - Albert Magashi 
  • Obsidian - Mohammed Mansaray 
  • Midnight - Posi Morakinyo

 

For Black Boys… Creatives

  • Ryan Calais Cameron - Director and Writer
    John Pfumojena - Musical Director
    Theophilus O. Bailey-Godson - Movement Director
    Anna Reid -Set and Costume Designer
    Rory Beaton - Lighting Designer

For Black Boys tickets are available now!

Don’t miss out on the West End transfer of For Black Boys…, which explores the pressures that come with being a black man in Britain whilst offering essential insights for the audience! Book your tickets today!

Content

In an analysis of racism, racial discrimination and racist stereotypes, the show explores a group of characters whose experiences include violence, gang violence and toxic relationships, and forms of trauma including sexual abuse, child abuse, domestic violence and terminal illness. There are themes of suicide and suicidal ideation throughout.

Recent Reviews

4.9
52 reviews
Lololololo

Show was cancelled

Mr fit

It was fantastic creative bold dare I say it best thing I've seen in theatre in a very long time

MARY MOORHEAD

Black Boys Who Have Contemplated Suicide When the Hue Gets Too Heavy was superb. Phenomenal theatre. Funny, heartbreaking and so much more. I feel so privileged to have seen it. It ends with the lines .... God said love your enemies, so I obeyed and loved myself.??

Isabel S

It completely blew me away. So funny and heart warming but also challenging, thought provoking and electric

Amy O'Brien

Absolutely incredible, so moving and honest with some beautifully touching moments but also so so funny.

Kacita

Absolutely brilliant, the cast were amazing, the storyline(s) was gripping and it put a lot of things that are struggled with within society into perspective. Thank you

customer

Fantastic!

Jemima Martins

moving and heartfelt. lighthearted but also cuts deep in the most seamless and well thought out way

Grace HB

Brilliant show, funny but also very powerful and thought provoking

Very Happy Customer

10/10 - fantastic!

MD

Thought provoking, challenging, joyful, sad and humorous - fabulous production very much recommend - Go see it!

Sharon Wickens

I loved this show, the seats were amazing too. I went to this particular performance because there was a BSL ( British Sign Language ) interpret-a there so I decide to take my deaf sister, she loved it so much . The story was very thought provoking and became the prime conversation from me to all of my friends who indeed booked to see this incredible show before it ends. Thanks for the BSL interpret-a please offer more shows offering this.

Latest For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When The Hue Gets Too Heavy News

First look: For Black Boys release new production shots

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First look: For Black Boys release new production shots

Red and yellow and pink and green, purple, and orange and blue, we have the first For Black Boys… images for you!

It looks like the cast of the critically acclaimed, award-winning show took their Leap Day opening pretty literally! The ensemble gets some serious airtime at the Garrick Theatre, where the production, located on the threshold of joyous fantasy and brutal reality takes surreal flights of fancy.

5 Mar, 2024 | By Sian McBride

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