Arts & cultural | Family friendly | Music
Black Is The Color Of My Voice
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.
- Seasonal opening
- Booking needed
Price: £27.50 - £16
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Apphia 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.
Winner: Best Theatre Award, Adelaide Fringe 2024
‘Moving portrayal of determination and survival.’
★★★★ Times
‘Nothing short of sensational... will make you cheer for her, smile with her and then sting your eyes with tears.’
★★★★★ Broadway Baby
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9th October 2026
19:30 - 22:00
We are open:
October
- Indoor
- Family friendly
- Wheelchair access
- Hearing loop
- Accessible parking or drop-off point
- Accessible toilets
- Hearing loop
- Level access
- Lift or stairlift
- Partial wheelchair access
- Suitable for visitors with limited mobility
Location
Jersey Opera House
Gloucester Street
Jersey
St. Helier
JE2 3QR
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