Black Is The Color Of My Voice

Schedule

Sun, 19 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm

Location

11a Upper Market Street, BN3 1AS Brighton, United Kingdom | Brighton, EN

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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 sell-out 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
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Where is it happening?

11a Upper Market Street, BN3 1AS Brighton, United Kingdom, 11 Upper Market Street, Hove, BN3 1AS, United Kingdom, Brighton

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