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Don't miss the world premiere of babirye bukilwa's moving play, …blackbird hour. Book ...blackbird hour tickets on TodayTix.
See Evlyne Oyedokun (An Inspector Calls), Olivia Nakintu (BBC's Am I Being Unreasonable), Ivan Oyik (Shook), and Danielle Kassaraté (I Wonder If) in the captivating play that tells the story of a Black queer woman who seeks to love herself in the face of love being made scarce.
…blackbird hour in London is a tale of caring and belonging written by babirye bukilwa. …blackbird hour has earned various awards, which include being shortlisted for the 2020 inaugural Women's Prize for Playwriting, the 2020 Alfred Fagon Award, and the 2019 Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting. …cake, another play by babirye bukilwa, was written as a prequel to ...blackbird hour, and in 2021, it was staged at Theatre Peckham and was nominated for the Alfred Fagon Award.
Run time
1hr.
Venue
Categories
Age
Ages 14+.
Start date
30th January, 2025
End date
1st March, 2025
Venue
Directions
Location: Fringe/Off West End
Railway station: Shepherd's Bush
Bus numbers: Shepherd's Bush Market Station (Stop R) 207, 260, 283, 607
More information about …blackbird hour
…blackbird hour is a play staged by Vital Xposure, a disabled-led company that “promotes hidden voices with extraordinary stories to tell.” The play has an excellent creative team, which includes direction by malakaï sergeant (We Are Here To Make Change), design by Khadija Raza (Peanut butter and blueberries), lighting design by Jahmiko Marshall (The welkin), sound design and composition by Mwen (A Home for Tender Hearts), and creative captions and video design by Will Monks (Petula).
sergeant said, “Not to be all clichéd, but genuinely it is an honour and pleasure to be directing …blackbird hour in its first ever full production – it’s been a long time coming. This incredibly special play wouldn’t be what it is now without the contributions of all of the Black creatives who have shaped it over the years. I can’t wait to build on this and share my take on Eshe’s world as we meet her again following 2021’s …cake.”
What to watch for
- Ivan Oyik, who plays Michael, had his first professional opportunity in Blue/Orange, and he was nominated for The Stage Debut Award.
- babirye bukilwa's play, The Master's House, was also made into an audio drama on BBC Radio 4.
- babirye bukilwa said of the play, "This play was written almost a decade ago – it was my first play and so it's been a long time coming."
- This play is bukilwa and sergeant's fourth collaboration.
Frequently asked questions
What is …blackbird hour about?
A decade after it was written babirye bukilwa’s moving play, …blackbird hour, comes to the Bush Theatre in its world premiere. This tale of caring and belonging tells the story of a Black queer woman as she grapples with the impacts of trauma and seeks to love herself in the face of love being made scarce.
How do you get tickets for …blackbird hour?
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Which theatre is …blackbird hour at?
…blackbird hour is at London's Bush Theatre, which is located at 7 Uxbridge Road, Shepherd's Bush, London, W12 8LJ.
How much are tickets for …blackbird hour?
…blackbird hour tickets start at £13.
What is the age recommendation for …blackbird hour?
Ages 14+.
What is the running time of …blackbird hour?
…blackbird hour runs for 1hr.
Who wrote ...blackbird hour?
The play is by babirye bukilwa.
Who directed ...blackbird hour?
malakaï sergeant directs the show.
Is ...blackbird hour appropriate for kids?
This play is best for children ages 14 and above as the play includes themes and scenes related to alcohol abuse, prescription drug abuse, and an overdose.
Is ...blackbird hour good?
…blackbird hour is a highly-anticipated world premiere with a captivating story. Even before being staged, the play has earned multiple accolades. Additionally, the prequel to …blackbird hour,* …cake*, was a huge success at Theatre Peckham and it was nominated for the Alfred Fagon Award.
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