THE life of one of the most famous jazz singers of all time forms the backdrop for a new play coming to the Kenton Theatre this spring.
Black Is The Colour Of My Voice tells the story of a successful jazz 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 play is by Apphia Campbell, and is currently on a national tour following sell-out seasons in Shanghai, New York, Edinburgh, and in the West End, and is inspired by Nina Simone.
She wrote Black Is The Color Of My Voice in 2013, making its West End debut in 2019, at Trafalgar Studios, while her next play, Woke, had a London premiere of Woke at Battersea Arts Centre.
It is performed by FLorence Odumosu, and is suitable for ages 12 upwards.
It takes place at 5pm at the Kenton Theatre in Henley on Sunday, March 6.
For more details, call the box office on 01491 525050, or log on to kentontheatre.co.uk
