New cast announced for West End return of FOR BLACK BOYS WHO HAVE CONSIDERED SUICIDE WHEN THE HUE GETS TOO HEAVY
The Royal Court Theatre and Nimax Theatres have announced six new cast members for the West End return of For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When The Hue Gets Too Heavy, which plays at the Garrick Theatre for nine weeks from 29 February.
Starring in the iconic roles of Onyx, Pitch, Jet, Sable, Obsidian and Midnight are a powerful new blend of talented actors including Tobi King Bakare (Marriage, BBC), Shakeel Haakim (making his professional debut), Fela Lufadeju (Standing at the Sky’s Edge, Sheffield Crucible), Albert Magashi (Dear England, National Theatre), Mohammed Mansaray (Borders, BBC), and Posi Morakinyo (Ain’t Too Proud, West End) respectively.
The brand-new ensemble will be directed by Ryan Calais Cameron. The six will bring their own interpretation and lived experiences to their respective roles, infusing a fresh dynamic and energy to this transformative theatrical experience which uniquely mixes music, movement, storytelling and verse.
Writer Ryan Calais Cameron was inspired by Ntozake Shange’s seminal work For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow Is Enuf. For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When The Hue Gets Too Heavy is located on the threshold of joyful fantasy and brutal reality where six men clash and connect in a desperate bid for survival.
Ryan 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 own 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 production has movement direction and choreography by Theophilus O. Bailey, with musical direction and vocal arrangements by John Pfumojena, sound and composition by Nicola T. Chang, set and costume design by Anna Reid, lighting by Rory Beaton, and casting by Isabella Odoffin.
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