Photos: First Look at FOR BLACK BOYS... at the Garrick Theatre

Performances began on Thursday 29 February and will continue for nine weeks.

By: Mar. 07, 2024
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Performances are now underway for FOR BLACK BOYS WHO HAVE CONSIDERED SUICIDE WHEN THE HUE GETS TOO HEAVY in the West End. Starring in the iconic roles of Onyx, Pitch, Jet, Sable, Obsidian and Midnight are a powerful new blend of talented actors including Tobi King Bakare, Shakeel Haakim making his professional debut, Fela Lufadeju, Albert Magashi, Mohammed Mansaray and Posi Morakinyo respectively. Check out all new photos below!

The brand-new ensemble will be directed by Ryan Calais Cameron. The six will bring their own interpretation and lived experiences to their respective roles, infusing a fresh dynamic and energy to this transformative theatrical experience which uniquely mixes music, movement, storytelling and verse.

Writer Ryan Calais Cameron was inspired by Ntozake Shange’s seminal work For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow Is Enuf. For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When the Hue Gets Too Heavy is located on the threshold of joyful fantasy and brutal reality where six men clash and connect in a desperate bid for survival. 

The production will run for a strictly limited season of nine weeks at the Garrick Theatre with previews from Thursday 29 February and Press Night on Thursday 7 March. As part of the overall aims of the production 25% of all tickets available will be priced at £25 or under throughout its run. 

Photo Credit: Johan Persson

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

For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When the Hue Gets Too Heavy
Shakeel Hakeem and Ensemble

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

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

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

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

For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When the Hue Gets Too Heavy
Albert Magashi and Fela Lufadeju

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

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

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