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

Closing: May 06, 2023

For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When the Hue Gets Too Heavy - 2023 West End History , Info & More

Apollo Theatre
29 Shaftesbury Avenue London

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'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.

There will be a post show Q & A on 28th March and 27th April.

__Assisted Performances__

Captioned Performance - Thursday 4th May 7.30pm

Audio Described Performance - Saturday 29th April 2.30pm


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