Apphia Campbell Presents Black Is The Color Of My Voice at Hull Jazz Festival at Hull Truck Theatre

Direct from sell-out runs in the West End, Edinburgh, New York and Shanghai, Apphia Campbell’s critically acclaimed show is embarking on a UK tour.

Inspired by the life of Nina Simone, Black Is the Color Of My Voice follows a successful jazz singer and civil rights activist seeking 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.

‘Campbell may wear Simone’s trademark head wrap but her performance goes beyond impersonation.’ **** The Times...

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Direct from sell-out runs in the West End, Edinburgh, New York and Shanghai, Apphia Campbell’s critically acclaimed show is embarking on a UK tour.

Inspired by the life of Nina Simone, Black Is the Color Of My Voice follows a successful jazz singer and civil rights activist seeking 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.

‘Campbell may wear Simone’s trademark head wrap but her performance goes beyond impersonation.’ **** The Times

‘Apphia Campbell is nothing short of sensational… she will make you cheer for her, smile with her and then sting your eyes with tears’ ***** Broadway Baby

‘A compelling and heart-breaking story, punctuated with bursts of song.’ **** Ed Festival Magazine

£6 tickets for students and under-26s available.

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