Choir Boy

Choir Boy

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.

Our ticket prices increase as the theatre fills. We always recommend booking early to secure the best seats at the best price.

If you require any help with your booking then please contact our Box Office by emailing tickets@stratfordeast.com or calling 020 8534 0310.

CREATIVES
Writer Tarell Alvin McCraney
Director Nancy Medina

More Information

Running Time: Approximately 2 hours 20 minutes (including interval) 

Age guidance: 14+ (Click here for Content Advisory Notes)

Access performances:
Relaxed Environment: Sat 18 Apr 2026
BSL Interpreted: Thu 23 Apr 2026
Captioned: Fri 24 Apr 2026
Audio Described: Sat 25 Apr 2026
Access Information

Dates, Times & Tickets
  • Fri 27 Mar 2026 7:30 PM
  • Sat 28 Mar 2026 7:30 PM
  • Mon 30 Mar 2026 7:30 PM
  • Tue 31 Mar 2026 7:30 PM
  • Wed 1 Apr 2026 7:00 PM
  • Thu 2 Apr 2026 7:30 PM
  • Fri 3 Apr 2026 7:30 PM
  • Sat 4 Apr 2026 2:30 PM
  • Sat 4 Apr 2026 7:30 PM
  • Mon 6 Apr 2026 7:30 PM
  • Fri 27 Mar 2026 7:30 PM
  • Sat 28 Mar 2026 7:30 PM
  • Mon 30 Mar 2026 7:30 PM
  • Tue 31 Mar 2026 7:30 PM
  • Wed 1 Apr 2026 7:00 PM
  • Thu 2 Apr 2026 7:30 PM
  • Fri 3 Apr 2026 7:30 PM
  • Sat 4 Apr 2026 2:30 PM
  • Sat 4 Apr 2026 7:30 PM
  • Mon 6 Apr 2026 7:30 PM

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