It sold out at the Royal Court Theatre, then transferred to the Apollo. For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide… is now transferring to the Garrick for a limited season. The story? Six black men meet in therapy, each telling his story. A blend of music, verse and movement combines to create a poignant but joyous play balancing hope with reality. Inspired by Ntozake Shange’s For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide, and to mark Trayvon Martin’s death in 2013, it was created in association with New Diorama Theatre and Nouveau Riche.
The play premiered at New Diorama in 2021 then transferred to the Royal Court. The cast are Stage Debut Award-winners; Mark Akintimehin, Emmanuel Akwafo, Nnabiko Ejimofor, Darragh Hand, Aruna Jalloh and Kaine Lawrence. The playwright is Ryan Calais Cameron, whose work earned him a Black British Theatre Award and a place on The Stage’s 2022 25 future stars of UK theatre list. Movement direction by Theophilus O Bailey, musical direction by John Pfumojena ,and additional music and sound by Nicola T Chang complete the picture. Powerful, vibrant, and compelling.
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Expressive, loud , true to life
Very true to life as ehst us currently going on today with black boys. Very tender moments a d Very sad as well in some parts. I lot of swearing but overall it was a very good show and would recommend to anyone especially teenage black boys.
see for teens especially
Deborah, 19 May 2024
Incredible show. Very talented cast
Incredible show. Very talented cast
Antonia, 12 May 2024
What an event
A depiction of black boys or man actually with their daily struggles, habbits and buckles. A play with an insight of black lives in the 21th. From beefing, begging and battles a black soul captured in a male conciousness and body takes in his/our experience for an audience to have. A laugh through typical sterotypes and a music reminescence of older days that did carry most of us away. The use of a slang that makes us what we are, black, beautiful, different but not beastly. A must see...
Christopher Nicholas, 10 May 2024
Simply fantastic!!!
What a cultural experience. Emotional, moving and thought provoking.
Andre, 21 Apr 2024
Emotionally Engaging
it touched on everyday relationship issues .
It was also funny and with good dance and singers .
Well written and captured my attention for the full duration.
Sound and acoustics perfect .
ALAN, 30 Mar 2024
For black boys
This production was amazing and spectacular. The cast was on point with the acting the dancing and the singing. I took my teenage son with me and he absolutely loved it also his first time at the theatre. I thoroughly recommend it to anyone especially men in general. One of the messages was to talk more about your feelings. It’s a fantastic play and you should go along to watch it.
Charlene, 29 Mar 2024
Better than expected and I feel everyone should see this play !
True raw real inside knowledge of what a black men go through and how individual that experience is , covering all scope of topics and handled rather well ‘
Robert, 28 Mar 2024
Informative, and inspiring not only for the black community but for the diverse community.
The story line was on point, it addressed a range of issues raised in the black culture and community that are not often spoken about.
Evelyn, 25 Mar 2024
Powerful performances
Powerful to see these sometimes unheard stories have a light shone on them.
Natalie Merrett, 12 Mar 2024
3rd time around says it all
This show needs to be seen by everyone. It needs to be fully acknowledged for its portrayal of a life most of us will never understand but many of us talk about; the black man, and for the brilliance of how its told. If it doesn't win awards then people aren't ready but I think they are. It's about time. Bring on the tour.
Cheryl, 09 Mar 2024
An absolute must see! Please bring back another run!!
What a fabulous show! Very timely with current and poignant topics that were extremely relatable. Would love to see this again.Thank you for allowing black boys to be seen and heard.Such an important topic
