For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When The Hue Gets Too Heavy
'I found a king in me and now I love you
I found a king in you and now I love me'
Father figures and fashion tips. Lost loves and jollof rice. African empires and illicit sex. Good days and bad days. Six young Black men meet for group therapy, and let their hearts – and imaginations – run wild.
For Black Boys is located on the threshold of joyful fantasy and brutal reality: a world of music, movement, storytelling and verse – where six men clash and connect in a desperate bid for survival.
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.
Important Information
Age recommendation: 15+
For Black Boys contains strong themes which some people may find difficult.
There will be a post show Q & A on 28th March and 27th April.
Age Restrictions
Age recommendation: 15+
Performance Times
Now taking bookings for performances from Sat 25th March 2023 until Sun 7th May 2023.
Show times for each day are below.
Mon
-
Tue
7.30pm
Wed
Thu
7.30pm
Fri
2.30pm
Sat
7.30pm
2.00pm
Sun
7.00pm
7.30pm
Apollo Theatre Details
Bus routes: (Shaftesbury Avenue) 12, 14, 19, 38; (Regent Street) 6, 13, 15, 23, 88, 94, 139, 159, 453
Night buses: (Shaftesbury Avenue) 14, N19, N38; (Regent Street) 6, 12, 23, 88, 94, 139, 159, 453, N3, N13, N15, N109, N18, N136
Nearest rail: Charing Cross
Tube lines: Bakerloo, Piccadilly
Nearest tube: Piccadilly Circus
Directions
from Piccadilly Circus :
The Apollo Theatre is situated on Shaftesbury Avenue in the West End of London, close to Piccadilly Circus tube station.
Car park: Brewer Street (2mins)
In congestion zone?: Yes
Facilities at Apollo Theatre
Air conditioned
Bar
Disabled toilets
Infrared hearing loop
Toilets
Wheelchair accessible
Apollo Theatre Location
Please note: The location shown on the map is an approximate location of the theatre. In the majority of cases the theatre will be marked on the map so please make sure you locate the exact location yourself. If the theatre is not shown on the map please make sure you locate the correct road name and take account of the directions.
For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When The Hue Gets Too Heavy
Apollo Theatre, London
Running until: Sun 7th May 2023
Running time: 2 hours and 35 minutes, including interval.