Theatre evening that encourages Black-only audience dubbed ‘divisive’ by Downing Street gets seal of approval from punters
Stephen, an international education consultant, goes to about 20 theatre shows a year. “It’s a lot compared with most Londoners,” he says, “and every time, it’s the same crowd. It’s very white and it’s a shame – theatre is for everyone.”
On Monday night, he was going to see Blue at the Seven Dials Playhouse during one of its Black Out night performances. On these nights “the Black community is invited to enjoy the show and welcome to linger after the performance with the playwright, cast and director”, the theatre’s website says.
