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    Garrick Theatre

    Ryan Calais Cameron’s Olivier Award-nominated play about six Black men who meet in therapy returns after a sold-out 2023 run.

    For Black Boys Tickets: The Sold-out Sensation Returns

    After three sold-out seasons in London including a previous West End run, hit play For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide returns. This deeply affecting and poetic exploration of young Black men’s mental health and life experiences blew audiences away and was hailed as “seriously powerful theatre” (Time Out). Discover its joyful, soul-searching story for yourself with tickets at the Garrick Theatre.

    About For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide

    Six young Black men meet up in group therapy and discuss everything: father figures, fashion, African empires, lost loves and jollof rice. Good days, bad days and everything in between are thrown into the ring as they let their imaginations flourish and connections grow. Lingering on the threshold between hopeful fantasy and brutal reality, For Black Boys combines music, movement, poetry and confessional storytelling as these six men clash, connect, survive and thrive.

    For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide is inspired by American playwright Ntozake Shange's For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow Is Enuf and was originally written by Ryan Calais Cameron in the wake of Trayvon Martin’s death in 2013. Drawing on real focus groups, this groundbreaking play bares its soul and resonates deeply.

    A Compelling and Exuberant West End Hit

    This powerful play has enjoyed a remarkable journey from the small New Diorama Theatre, a haven for new writing, to the Royal Court Theatre and finally to the West End. It played a sold-out season at the Apollo Theatre in 2023, where it was nominated for an Olivier Award. had such a huge impact that you now have a second chance to experience it in the heart of London’s Theatreland.

    Not only is it an audience hit, For Black Boys has also been nominated for an Olivier Award for Best New Play, and critics have raved about it: “powerful and deeply moving” (The Guardian), “exquisite” (Culture Whisper) and “game-changing” (Afridiziak) are just some of the plaudits it has earned!

    Book For Black Boys Tickets at the Garrick Theatre Now

    This vibrant play is back thanks to huge audience demand and remains one of the biggest word-of-mouth sensations of the last few years. Don’t miss out on seeing For Black Boys as it returns for a strictly limited season in 2024 - it’s a show that everyone will be talking about!

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    Performance dates:
    16 Apr 2024 - 01 Jun 2024
    Running time:
    2 hours and 35 minutes including an interval.
    Age recommendation:
    Best for age 15+
    Audience Notes:
    This production explores themes of racism and discrimination, with discussion of violence, gang violence and toxic relationships, sexual abuse, child abuse, domestic violence and terminal illness. There are themes of suicide and suicidal ideation throughout.

    Latest Audience Reviews

    Very thought provoking play, acted so well by the cast of six. You’ll laugh and cry but come away... More

    Feels fresh, Important, Art, Funny, Compassionate. Minimal set - 2 sets of stairs & walkway. Amaz... More

    Incredible acting, the play itself is extremely well written, it’s joyful, emotive - everything y... More

    Incredible show. A must see whilst it is on for a limited run. So incredibly lucky to see this on... More

    This cast has the audience in the palm of their hands as they shared their experiences of growing... More

    What an experience! I feel very lucky to have been in such a transformative theatre space both wi... More

    Show Times

    MatineeEvening
    Monday - 7.30pm
    Tuesday - 7.30pm
    Wednesday - 7.30pm
    Thursday 2.30pm 7.30pm
    Friday - 7.30pm
    Saturday 2.30pm 7.30pm
    Sunday - -
    How Long is For Black Boys?
    For Black Boys running time is 2 hours and 35 minutes including an interval.
    Matinee Shows
    Performances start at 2.30pm and finish at 5.05pm.
    Evening Shows
    Performances start at 7.30pm and finish at 10.05pm.
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