Direct from sellout runs in the West End, Edinburgh and New York, this critically acclaimed show is inspired by the life of Nina Simone.
Black is the Color of My Voice follows a successful jazz singer and civil rights activist seeking 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 serving the church to a renowned jazz icon at the forefront of the Civil Rights movement.
“A compelling and heartbreaking story, punctuated with bursts of song” ★★★★★ Ed Festival Magazine
“Apphia Campbell is nothing short of sensational… she will make you cheer for her, smile with her and then sting your eyes with tears” ★★★★ Broadway Baby
Venue Details
A pioneering theatre with a unique Northern Voice, locally rooted, global in outlook, inspiring artists, audiences and communities to reach their greatest potential. We produce and present inspiring theatre that reflects the diversity of a modern Britain. We provide the resources, space and support to grow people and ideas, are an ambassador for our city, a flagship for our region and a welcoming home for our communities. Through our work with schools and local communities we engage with thousands of young people, disabled groups and adults, offering opportunities to participate in the arts, whether as the first step into a career, a way to build confidence and meet new people, or as part of a rounded education.
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