Black Is the Color of My Voice

Black Is the Color of My Voice Apphia Campbell 02-06 Mar BOOK ABOUT THE SHOW 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 to standing ovations and played sell-out seasons in Shanghai, New York, Edinburgh and the West End of London. Following its award-winning Australian debut at Adelaide Fringe in 2023 and a celebrated return in 2024, where it won the Best Theatre Award, the show comes to Brisbane for the first time for a strictly limited season. ABOUT THE ARTIST Apphia Campbell is originally from United States and graduated from Florida International University with a