From Academy Award-winning writer Tarell Alvin McCraney (Moonlight, The Brother/ Sister Plays), comes this exhilarating and tender coming of age story. Nancy Medina’s celebrated production premiered at Bristol Old Vic in 2023 and won three Black British Theatre Awards including Best Production and Best Director.
Pharus is a confident and gifted singer who has earned his position as soloist. But when his pride is sullied by one of his peers, he falters... what does it mean to be a young, Black, queer man – and to be one at the Charles R. Drew Prep School for Boys?
We’re sent on an electrifying journey through the growing pains of humanity as, together, the boys navigate spirituality, sexuality, race, identity, and brotherhood in their journey to becoming men. Threaded throughout with soul-stirring a cappella gospel hymns and spirituals, this beautiful, joyous play rejoices in all that it means to march to your own drum.
Presented by Stratford East.
Originally produced by Bristol Old Vic
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Concessions
Available for under 17s
Schools Rates
Newham schools: £12 per person
All other schools: £14 per person
Group Bookings
If you buy nine standard rate tickets then you get the 10th free. Group bookings (of nine or more tickets) can only be booked over the phone or in person.
Booking Enquiries
Our online booking system doesn’t allow customers to leave isolated seats. We do this in order to prevent gaps in the auditorium.
Currently seats are on sale from Row B in the stalls, and it is possible that Row A will go on sale at a later date, so please be aware that purchasing seats in Row B does not guarantee that you will be in the front row.
Please note that our boxes have a slightly restricted view. Seats marked with an ‘i’ on the seating plan have a restricted view.
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CREATIVES
Writer Tarell Alvin McCraney
Director Nancy Medina
Running Time: Approximately 2 hours 20 minutes (including interval)
Age guidance: 14+ (Click here for Content Advisory Notes)
Pay What You Can: Mon 30 Mar 2026, 7.30pm
Access performances:
Relaxed Environment: Sat 18 Apr 2026, 2.30pm
BSL Interpreted: Thu 23 Apr 2026, 7.30pm
Captioned: Fri 24 Apr 2026, 7.30pm
Audio Described: Sat 25 Apr 2026, 2.30pm
Access Information
Dates to be announced.
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