Black
Friday 5 October
Nikki doesn’t think that her Dad is a racist, he just cares deeply about his community.
But when a Zimbabwean family move in over the road, the dog won’t stop barking, the local kids start lobbing stones, and her Dad starts laying down the law.
This provocative and engaging show from 20 Stories High digs deep at the heart of racial tensions in the UK today.
Written by award winning writer Keith Saha, with lyricism and live DJ soundscapes from Chunky (Riot Jazz /Hoya Hoya) and the raw talent of Abby Melia – this is a vital and challenging piece of theatre.
REVIEWS
“Saha’s play is sharp, funny and honest. He provides no easy solutions yet does allow a glint of hope as to the future” – Paul Foley, Morning Star on BLACK
“This is theatre at it’s best. Raw, thought-provoking and with a message that needs to be heard.” – North West End on The Broke ‘N’ Beat Collective (2016)
“Brilliant, important, authentic work.” – Nina Hajiyianni, Action Transport Theatre on HEADZ
CAST
Nikki (a young white British female)
Precious (a young black Ziimbabwean man)
Abby Melia
Craig Shanda (Chunky/Riot Jazz)
CREATIVE TEAM
Writer Keith Saha
Director Julia Samuels
Designer Miriam Navarro
Music Chunky (aka Craig Shanda) & Keith Saha
DATES & TIMES:
Friday 5 October @ 8pm
(duration 60 mins – followed by a chat with the company)
VENUE: Darlington Covered Market
AGES: Suitable for ages 13+. Contains strong language, and racist insults that are addressed in the play
JABBERBAR: yes
TICKETS: £12 /£10 conc (£15 on the door)
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If you like Black, you might also like Saturday evening’s double bill of Facebook Saved Our Baby and Rendezvous in Bratislava.
OTHER EVENTS THIS SEASON:
Ground Control
Rendezvous in Bratislava
Black
Facebook Saved Our Baby
BIG Little Gigs
In Conversation
The Quest for the Perfect Shirt
Fun Palaces
Finding My Own Story Workshop
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