Apphia Campbell in colourful clothing — Apphia Campbell in the original production. Photo: Peter Dibdin

Black Is The Color Of My Voice

Written and Performed by Apphia Campbell

Duration

1 hour 15 minutes (no interval)

Date

Tue 13 Oct 2026 7.30pm

Venue

Theatre

Need to know

Tickets: £34.50 (£32.50) / £29.50 (£27.50) / £24.50

Students: £15

Under 26s: £24

Schools: £24 per pupil. Limited availability. To book, please contact groupbookings@warwick.ac.uk

Groups: Parties of 10 or more pay the standard concession rate and get one free ticket. Please email groupbookings@warwick.ac.uk or contact box office for more information and to book.

Please note this event will have mature themes

Recommended Age:

Age guidance 12+. Under 16s to be accompanied by an adult aged 18+.

Inspired by the life of Nina Simone, and featuring many of her most iconic songs performed live.

Apphia Campbell’s acclaimed play follows a successful singer and civil rights activist as she seeks 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 in the service of the church, to a renowned jazz vocalist at the forefront of the Civil Rights Movement.

The show has toured the UK and Australia to standing ovations and played sell-out seasons in Shanghai, New York, Edinburgh and the West End of London.

Please note, this event has been rescheduled from Tuesday 28 April 2026.