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Chadwick Boseman posthumously brings Deep Azure to London with a lyrical collision of hip-hop theater, grief, justice, and spiritual reckoning in a bold UK premiere at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.
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Inspired by true events, the Deep Azure play blends hip-hop theater, poetic drama, and raw emotional depth, appealing to fans of contemporary storytelling rooted in real-life resonance.
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Written by the late Academy Award and BAFTA-nominated Chadwick Boseman, and directed by Olivier Award-winning Tristan Fynn-Aiduenu, this UK premiere builds on acclaimed legacies.
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Themes of loss, justice, friendship, and spiritual imprint unfold through rhythmic language and hip-hop composition in this bold contemporary play.
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With compositions by Conrad Murray and John Pfumojena, and design by Paul Wills, the show fuses theatricality and rhythm into a world unlike traditional Globe fare.
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Watch this genre-shifting work playing at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse for a limited run. Book your Deep Azure London tickets today!
The story
Set in a contemporary world shaped by grief and injustice, Deep Azure follows Azure as her life unravels after her fiancé, Deep, is killed by the police. Supported by friends Roshad and Tone, she searches for meaning amid trauma, memory, and spiritual influence. Guided and disrupted by the Heavenly MCs of Street Knowledge, Azure must confront her pain, her past, and her future. Whether healing or upheaval awaits becomes the central question hanging over every choice.
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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Show details
Categories: Play, Drama, True story
Theater name: Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Find the best seats in the house with the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse seating plan
Theater facilities: Restrooms, bar, café, cloakroom, foyer seating
Theater accessibility: Wheelchair access, accessible restrooms, step-free routes, companion seating, induction loop systems, accessible entrances via New Globe Walk
Dress code: Smart casual
Cast & crew
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Director: Tristan Fynn-Aiduenu
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Producer: Shakespeare’s Globe
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Playwright: Chadwick Boseman
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Choreographer: Tanaka Bingwa
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Music: Conrad Murray and John Pfumojena
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Set designer: Paul Wills
Additional info
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Content warning: This play contains references to violence, racism, police brutality and eating disorders.
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Age suitability recommendations are just suggestions. So, trust your judgment when booking tickets for any show, and enjoy!
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Most theaters are air-conditioned year-round, so it can get a bit chilly. Bring a light jacket just in case.
Frequently asked questions about Deep Azure
Q: How much do the Deep Azure London tickets cost?
A: Prices vary depending on the choice of seats and performance dates.
Q: Where is Deep Azure playing in London?
A: The show is playing at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse at Shakespeare’s Globe.
Q: What is the Deep Azure play about?
A: The story follows Azure after the police killing of her fiancé, Deep, exploring grief, memory, community, and the forces that shape justice and healing.
Q: Is the play based on a true story?
A: Yes. Chadwick Boseman wrote the play inspired by the real case of university student Prince Jones, whose death influenced the narrative and emotional core of the work.
Q: Who directs the UK premiere?
A: Tristan Fynn-Aiduenu, an Olivier Award–winning director known for For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When The Hue Gets Too Heavy.
Q: What themes does the play examine?
A: The play explores grief, friendship, police violence, generational trauma, memory, spirituality, and hip-hop’s role in storytelling.
Q: What makes this production different from traditional Globe productions?
A: Unlike Shakespeare’s works typically staged at the Globe, Deep Azure uses hip-hop composition, rhythmic poetry, and contemporary staging in an intimate indoor space.
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