Brand new cast for West End show back by popular demand
Father figures and fashion tips. Lost loves and jollof rice. Good days and bad days. Six young Black men meet for group therapy and let their imaginations run wild.
For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When The Hue Gets Too Heavy, is back by popular demand for a limited run at the West End.
The production will run for a strictly limited season of nine weeks between February 29 and May 4, at the Garrick Theatre in Charring Cross Road, just off Leicester Square.
Equipped with a fresh new cast starring in the iconic roles of Onyx, Pitch, Jet, Sable, Obsidian and Midnight, six young actors will bring their own interpretations and lived experiences to their respective roles.
The brand new ensemble, made up of Tobi King Bakare, Shakeel Haakim making his professional debut, Fela Lufadeju, Albert Magashi, Mohammed Mansaray and Posi Morakinyo, will be directed by Ryan Calais Cameron.
Mr Calais Cameron said: “The themes explored in the play are timeless, and I am genuinely thrilled about the prospect of witnessing the new cast infuse their unique energy and brilliance into the production.
“Each member brings a wealth of talent and dedication to their roles, and I am confident that their interpretation will breathe new life into the narrative.”
The play was originally conceived by Ryan Calais Cameron in the wake of the killing of Trayvon Martin in 2012, and has been developed over the last decade with young Black men and mental health groups.
The double Olivier Award-nominated play was shortlisted for Best New Play and Best Actor in a Supporting Role at the 2023 Olivier Awards, sold out its original run at the New Diorama Theatre, its subsequent transfer to the Royal Court Theatre and its initial West End run at the Apollo Theatre.
Throughout the production, 25 per cent of all tickets will be priced at £25 or under. The Royal Court will also be offering a number of tickets at £15 or less to individuals, youth groups, community groups and charities who would like to watch the show and otherwise would not be able to afford to. For more information, email FBB@royalcourttheatre.com.
Pictured top: Top-Row from left, Tobi King Bakare, Shakeel Haakim, Fela Lufadeju, Bottom Row Mohammed Mansaray, Posi Morakinyo, Albert Magashi, Danny Kaan (Picture: Supplied by Diana Whitehead)