For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When the Hue Gets Too Heavy 2024

The Kiln Theatre's production of Retrograde by Ryan Calais Cameron will transfer to the West End starring Ivanno Jeremiah. Learn more about the upcoming production here!

Dom Hartley-Harris has joined the cast of Mozart: Her Story – The New Musical assembling at Theatre Royal Drury Lane for two special performances on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 November 2024.

MOZART: HER STORY – THE NEW MUSICAL, based on the life of Mozart’s sister, Nan, marries Mozart’s classics with over twenty contemporary original compositions by Tegan Summer (Book & Lyrics) & Gregory Nabours (Music & Additional Lyrics), and will have two special performances at Theatre Royal Drury Lane on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 November 2024. 

The Real Ones, a funny and honest love letter to platonic soulmates will have its world premiere production at the Bush Theatre from 6 September. Check out rehearsal photos here!

Olivier award nominated director Tristan Fynn-Aiduenu (For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When The Hue Gets Too Heavy; Rumble in the Jungle; 2022 Black British Theatre Award for Best Director) will lead a company of young artists aged 18-25 and amazing professional creatives in HEAVY. 

City of London Sinfonia (CLS) will return to Smith Square Hall (formerly St John’s Smith Square) this autumn with a three-part series, Patterns of Nature, curated in partnership with a trio of inspiring experts to bring fresh perspectives on environmental themes by placing them at the heart of the concert experience.

Talawa Theatre Company’s flagship programme for emerging theatremakers, TYPT, is back this summer.  A team of emerging Black artists aged 18-25 will work with established artists to create a brand-new show in four weeks, with invaluable access for young artists at the start of their careers to professional support including director Tristan Fynn-Aiduenu.  This summer, the participants will create work themed around success.

David Byrne, Artistic Director of the Royal Court, has announced that Mike Bartlett (Love, Love, Love), Ryan Calais Cameron (For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When the Hue Gets Too Heavy), Vinay Patel (An Adventure) and Nina Segal (Shooting Hedda Gabler) will join the Royal Court as Associate Playwrights, alongside Gillian Greer (Boy Parts) as Associate Playwright and Dramaturg who joined the organisation earlier in this year. 

Soho Theatre's iconic new writing competition, the Verity Bargate Award, sponsored by Character 7, opens today.

Casting has been announced for the UK and English language première of Wendy Beckett's Sappho. Sappho premières at Southwark Playhouse Elephant on 8 May, with previews from 3 May, and runs until 25 May.

The Royal Court Theatre and Nimax Theatres have announced an extension to the current limited run of For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When The Hue Gets Too Heavy for a further 4 weeks due to public demand and renewed critical acclaim.

Get the latest updates on the world premiere of BOYS ON THE VERGE OF TEARS at Soho Theatre, featuring a cast and creative team of stage and screen stars.

The kind of writing and performances that stick with you long after you've left the theatre.

Performances are now underway for FOR BLACK BOYS WHO HAVE CONSIDERED SUICIDE WHEN THE HUE GETS TOO HEAVY in the West End. Check out all new photos here!

Soho Theatre has announced the April submissions launch for its prestigious new writing competition, the Verity Bargate Award, sponsored by Character 7.

Discover the full cast and creative team for the world premiere of NOW, I SEE by Lanre Malaolu at Stratford East. This second instalment in a trilogy explores the truth of being a Black man in contemporary Britain.

London Theatre Week is the West End’s biggest promotion, giving you the chance to see over 50 amazing award-winning musicals and stunning plays with tickets from £15, £25 or £35

The Royal Court Theatre and Nimax Theatres welcomes six new cast members to the For Black Boys… family.  Find out who is starring here!

Some highlights of the last year and some optimism for an uncertain future

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.

Ryan Calais Cameron's Olivier-Award nominated For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When The Hue Gets Too Heavy will return to London's West End in 2024 following three previous sold-out runs, the latest at the Apollo Theatre earlier this year. 

Get to know the talented cast of Brenda's Got A Baby, the hilarious new comedy about black womanhood, sisterhood, motherhood, and babyhood. Join Michelle Asante, Jordan Duvigneau, Jahmila Heath, Edward Kagutuzi, and Anita-Joy Uwajeh in this world premiere production at New Diorama Theatre.

Fusing theatre, sport and technology - and taking immersive experiences in a whole new direction - Rumble in the Jungle Rematch launched in London this September and has now extended its run through to 9th December. 

Production images have been released for the upcoming Mayflower MADE revival of Athol Fugard, John Kani & Winston Ntshona’s Sizwe Banzi is Dead, which runs at MAST Mayflower Studios until 14 October 2023 as part of Black History Month 2023.   Check out the photos here!

Inspired by writer and actor Tom Manning’s experiences growing up autistic in a world built for neurotypicals, Invisible Animal follows Tom as he faces up to his internalised ableism. Learn more about the show here!