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

Booking Number
‘I found a king in me and now I love you
I found a king in you and now I love me’
Father figures and fashion tips. Lost loves and jollof rice. African empires and illicit sex. Good days and bad days. Six young Black men meet for group therapy, and let their hearts – and imaginations – run wild.
For Black Boys is located on the threshold of joyful fantasy and brutal reality: a world of music, movement, storytelling and verse – where six men clash and connect in a desperate bid for survival.
Following its sold out runs at the Royal Court Theatre and New Diorama Theatre, the award winning For Black Boys Who Considered Suicide When The Hue Gets Too Heavy transfers to the West End for a limited 6 week run.
Booking Number
Booking
Saturday 25 March – Sunday 7 May
Tickets From
£15
Prices include a £1.50 restoration levy.
Show Times
Tuesday-Saturday, 7.30pm
Sunday, 7pm
Saturday, 2.30pm
Sunday, 2pm
Running Time
2hrs 35 mins including interval
Theatre
Apollo Theatre
Age Recommendation
15+
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.










CAST
CREATIVES
'This is beyond beautiful.'
The i
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'what a joyous, sad, beautiful piece it is — muscular, vibrant, deeply tender.'
FT
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'a meditation on black masculinity in which language, movement and imagery come together in a fusion of passion and grace.'
The i
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'Simply put, this is an exquisite show.'
Culture Whisper
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'There’s a surprising amount of joy in Ryan Calais Cameron’s play. '
Evening Standard
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'it blends and balances the voices of a handful of characters with a sometimes uproariously funny but always articulate collage-like fluidity.'
The Times
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'For Black Boys has an urgency about it'
WhatsOnStage
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'stories are connected with a thematic nexus, and brought to pulsating life beat by beat through poetry and dance'
Broadway World
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'boundless energy and dedication.'
Broadway World
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PERFORMANCES
Saturday 25 March – Sunday 7 May
Show Times
Tuesday-Saturday, 7.30pm
Sunday, 7pm
Saturday, 2.30pm
Sunday, 2pm
Running Time
2hrs 35 mins including interval
Theatre
Apollo Theatre
Age Recommendation
15+
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.
TICKETS
Tickets From
£15
Prices include a £1.50 restoration levy.
Groups Rate
All performances
10+ Best available £29.50
All groups rates are subject to availability, and exclusions may apply.
Contact our helpful Groups team for more details.
Email: groups@nimaxtheatres.com
Call: 0330 333 4817
Monday – Friday 10am – 6pm
School Groups 10+
£15, plus 1 free teacher ticket for every 10 students booked.
Tuesday to Friday
VISITING THE VENUE
Box Office Opening Hours – 12pm – 8pm (on performance days)
Email: boxoffice@nimaxtheatres.com
Phone: 0330 333 4809
Web: www.nimaxtheatres.com
The Apollo Theatre is located on Shaftesbury Avenue, near to Piccadilly Circus in London’s West End. Below you can find information on how to get to the theatre and a map showing the location of the venue.
If you’re driving into the West End to see a show, take advantage of Q-Park’s Theatreland Parking Scheme. Save 50% off parking with Q-Park (after 12pm and for up to 4 hours). To qualify, simply present your Q-Park car park ticket for validation at our box office and the car park machine will automatically charge you half price. For details of locations and prices please visit Q-Park’s website.
Address
Apollo Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 7EZ.
Parking
Q-Park – Chinatown, Newport Place
Public Transportation
Piccadilly Circus (Bakerloo, Piccadilly)
Bus Routes
1, 14, 19, 22, 24, 29, 38, 55, 176