Black to My Roots: African American Tales from the Head and the Heart
IN PERSON
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Artist:
The BTMR project (Washington, USA)
Professional company
UNITED STATES
Performers: 5
Festival:
Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Genre:
Theatre
Artist(s) of colour, Music
Description:
This award-winning play explores the cultural, social and political significance of Black women’s hair. Through dynamic storytelling and music, it delves into themes of identity, self-esteem, race and resilience, offering a profound commentary on beauty standards, history and empowerment. The success of Black To My Roots since its 2002 debut at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, including its 25th Anniversary production in 2024, showcases its enduring relevance. With upcoming global tours and adaptations, these African American tales clearly continue to resonate deeply with audiences worldwide.
Warnings:
Strong language/swearing
Contains mature themes, Use of adult language (n-word) and true stories of childhood and adult trauma related to hair.
Venue Code:
6
Venue Room:
main house (capacity 200)
Venue:
C ARTS | C venues | C aurora
Venue Address:
Lauriston Halls, 28 Lauriston Street
Venue Postcode:
EH3 9DJ
Performances
| Day | Date | Start | End | Duration | Price | Title | Status |
|---|
| Mon | 11/08 | 12:10 | 13:10 | 1:00 | 11.00 | | |
| Tue | 12/08 | 12:10 | 13:10 | 1:00 | 11.00 | | |
| Wed | 13/08 | 12:10 | 13:10 | 1:00 | 13.00 | | |
| Thu | 14/08 | 12:10 | 13:10 | 1:00 | 13.00 | | |
| Fri | 15/08 | 12:10 | 13:10 | 1:00 | 13.00 | | |
| Sat | 16/08 | 12:10 | 13:10 | 1:00 | 15.00 | | |
| Sun | 17/08 | 12:10 | 13:10 | 1:00 | 15.00 | | |