London Theatre's 'Black Out' Nights Condemned by U.K. Prime Minister's Office
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U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's office has criticized the proposed "Black Out" performances of the play "Slave Play" in London, stating that restricting audiences based on race is wrong and divisive. The controversial play, which explores race, identity, and sexuality, is set to run from June 29 to Sept. 21 at the Noël Coward Theatre. The producers have defended the Black Out nights as a means to increase accessibility to theater for everyone, emphasizing that no one will be prevented from attending any performance.
- ‘Slave Play’ Black Out Performances Slammed by U.K. Prime Minister’s Office as ‘Wrong and Divisive’ Variety
- New play allocates nights for all-Black audience to watch 'free from the white gaze' The Independent
- Slave Play 'Black Out' shows: Producers 'carefully considering' black-only events after Downing Street criticism Sky News
- London play will have 'all-Black' audience nights to allow experience 'free from the White gaze' Fox News
- No 10 condemns London theatre for hosting Black Out nights The Guardian
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