• Venue Garrick Theatre, London
  • Performance dates 11 January 2027 - 18 January 2027
  • Running time 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Age guidelines 12+

Book now for Black Is The Color Of My Voice at the Garrick Theatre, Apphia Campbell’s award-winning play inspired by the life of Nina Simone.

Black Is The Color Of My Voice in London

Apphia Campbell’s acclaimed play returns to the West End for two performances only, as part of a worldwide tour.

Inspired by the life of Nina Simone, Black Is The Color Of My Voice traces her journey from a young piano prodigy destined for the church to a renowned jazz vocalist at the forefront of the Civil Rights Movement.

The show, which won the Best Theatre Award at Adelaide Fringe 2024, also features some of Simone’s most iconic songs performed live.

The one-woman show plays the Garrick Theatre in the West End on 11 and 18 January 2027.

Book Black Is The Color Of My Voice tickets

Book tickets for Black Is The Color Of My Voice at the Garrick Theatre, the powerful and moving story of Nina Simone.

Inspired by the life of Nina Simone and featuring many of her most iconic songs performed live, Apphia Campbell’s play follows a successful singer and civil rights activist as she seeks redemption after the untimely death of her father.

She looks back 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.

Performance Information

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Jan 2027

Stars and Creatives

Who is in the cast of Black Is The Color Of My Voice?

Written and performed by Apphia Campbell

Venue Information

Garrick Theatre , 2 Charing Cross Road, London, WC2H 0HH

Nearest Tube or Train: Charing Cross (Northern line, Bakerloo line), Embankment (Northern line, Bakerloo line, District line, Circle line), Leicester Square (Northern line, Piccadilly line)

Nearest Buses: 3, 6, 9, 12, 13, 15, 24, 29, 30

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Frequently Asked Questions

Black Is The Color Of My Voice is playing at the Garrick Theatre in London
The running time of Black Is The Color Of My Voice is 1 hour 15 minutes
The age recommendations for Black Is The Color Of My Voice are: 12+
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Yes, Black Is The Color Of My Voice has matinee performances on the following days:

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