Black Is The Color Of My Voice Tickets and Dates
Duchess Theatre, London
More Information about Black Is The Color Of My Voice
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Age Recommendation 12 and over
Performance Dates 12 Jan 2026
Performance Times Monday, 7.30pm
Run time 75 minutes (no interval)
Venue The Duchess TheatreAbout Black Is The Color Of My Voice
Inspired by the life of Nina Simone, and featuring many of her most iconic songs performed live.
Apphia Campbell’s acclaimed play follows a successful singer and civil rights activist as she seeks redemption after the untimely death of her father. She reflects on the journey that took her from a young piano prodigy destined for a life in the service of the church, to a renowned jazz vocalist at the forefront of the Civil Rights Movement.
The show has toured the UK and Australia to standing ovations and played sellout seasons in Shanghai, New York, Edinburgh and the West End of London.
Winner: Best Theatre Award, Adelaide Fringe 2024
"Moving portrayal of determination and survival" (Times)
"Nothing short of sensational… will make you cheer for her, smile with her and then sting your eyes with tears" (Broadway Baby)
"A compelling and heartbreaking story, punctuated with bursts of song" (Edinburgh Festival Magazine)

