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

‘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
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.

CREATIVES

Ryan Calais CameronAuthor
Ryan Calais CameronDirector
Tristan Fynn-Aiduenu Original Director
John PfumojenaMusical Director
Theophilus O. Bailey – GodsonMovement Director)
Anna ReidSet/Costume Design
Rory BeatonLighting Design
Nicola T ChangAdditional Music and Sound Design
TD. MoyoAssociate Director
Jahmiko MarshallAssociate Sound Designer

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