‘There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.’ Maya Angelou
Featuring a repertoire ranging from Wagner and Purcell to Nina Simone and Whitney Houston, Black is an intimate and confessional portrait of Nigerian singer Le Gateau Chocolat’s life: his hopes, his fears and his battle with depression. Performed with an 13-piece orchestra.
★★★★★ 'One of the most life-affirming, inventive and beautiful shows' The List
★★★★★ ‘His voice is stunning.’ Broadway Baby
★★★★★ ‘A flawless show.’ TV Bomb
‘Sensitive and canny... Le Gateau’s voice is a treat.’ Exeunt
‘Upfront and poignantly personal... depression distilled in music and insight... full of beauty and intensity.’ The Stage
Director/Co-Writer - Ed Burnside
Musical Director/Arranger - Julian Kelly
Set/Costume Designer - Ryan Dawson Laight
Lighting Designer - Joshua Carr
Sound Designer - Tom Aspley
Produced and Developed by - In Company Collective
This show is suitable for ages 12+. Running time: 60 minutes.
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