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This Kind of Black
24 April 2025 to 26 April 2025
About This Kind of Black
Presented by Reece Williams and HOME
This Kind of Black is a powerful new stage show from poet and musician Reece Williams.
It’s about growing up in Manchester’s Moss Side in the 1990s, a stone’s throw from conflict and violence.
It celebrates a community held together by prayers, warmth, and humour while mourning the tragic loss of young life. It’s about the intersection of race and class when the media only portrays you through the lens of ‘Gunchester’.
At the heart of the show is the relationship between a father and a son, and the impact of trauma on the mental health of young Black boys across the generations.
Commissioned by HOME and Apples and Snakes, supported by STUN and Contact.
Funded by Arts Council England and the Jerwood New Work Fund.
Reviews
“A beautiful, lyrical requiem that manages to be both moving and gently celebratory”. ★★★★★
Adventures In Theatreland
“A real celebration of community, depicting its strength, hardship, humour, and resilience”.
ILoveManchester
Tickets
Booking information
Ticket prices:
From £12.00
Dates & times:
Thursday 24 April at 7.30pm
Friday 25 April at 7.30pm
Saturday 26 April at 7.30pm
Running time:
65 minutes, with no interval.
Age guidance:
14+
Content guidance
This show contains minor use of explicit language, and references to violence and gun crime.
Location:
BT Studio
About Oxford Playhouse
Oxford Playhouse and its Burton Taylor Studio present and produce several live performances and feature a rich array of British and international dramas, family entertainment, contemporary dance and music, student and amateur shows, comedy, lectures and poetry.
The Playhouse not only produces and tours its own theatrical productions, but it also fosters creativity through its Artists in Residence program and the Playhouse Plays Out series, which brings unique events to various locations across the county.
The theatre’s Participation Team engages over 15,000 individuals annually, offering an extensive range of activities, including post-show discussions, workshops, work experience opportunities, holiday programs, a youth theatre, and a company for young performers.
Oxford Playhouse stands dedicated to its mission of being a Playhouse for all, striving to ignite inspiration and bring about transformative experiences through its commitment to creativity on its stages, within its community and online.
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