Black Is The Color Of My Voice
Apphia Campbell's solo inspired by the life of Nina Simone. Back for six shows only following a Pick of Week award-winning 2023 Adelaide premiere.
★★★★★ 'Campbell shimmers with passion… her interpretation of Simone’s songs is rich' Barefoot Review
★★★★★ 'Nothing short of sensational... she will make you cheer for her, smile with her and then sting your eyes with tears' BroadwayBaby.com
★★★★ 'Campbell may wear Simone's trademark head wrap but her performance goes beyond impersonation' Times
★★★★ 'Compelling and heartbreaking story, punctuated with bursts of song' Edinburgh Festivals Magazine
★★★★ 'Commanding performance laden with emotional conviction. A must for Nina Simone fans and anyone who appreciates quality theatre' Clothesline
★★★★★ 'Absolutely captivating' Musical Theatre Review
Presented by: Seabright Live
James Seabright has produced and/or general managed over 250 shows since 2001, with an emphasis on touring shows around the UK and internationally, as well as productions in various venues both on and off West End in London. He is chair of the King’s Head Theatre, chair of the League of Independent Producers, and a member of the Society of London Theatre. Previous Adelaide Fringe productions include Potted Potter, Dinosaur Park, Sinatra Raw, Friend, Buffy Revamped and Black Is The Color Of My Voice.
Reviews & Fringefeed Reacts
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Well-crafted and brilliantly executed… it would be difficult to find a better one-woman show than this - Stage Talk
Campbell embodies her character with the brilliance, strength and resilience Simone has come to symbolize. - Theatre and Tonic
The closing sensational performance of Feeling Good allows us to leave the theatre with joy in our hearts and rebel songs on our lips - The Skinny
Campbell’s emotion-driven yet perfectly controlled vocals more than satisfy our inevitable anticipation of a much loved classic. - A Youngish Perspective
If there was a top 10 list of best ever Fringe shows, this production would be on it! - Theatre Weekly