Barbican Theatre, London
Hell-bent on breaking free of his own self-perception, Usher, a young, gay, Black writer who hates his day job, writes a musical about a young, gay, Black writer who’s writing a musical about a young, gay, Black writer…a strange loop.
Usher grapples with desires, identity and instincts he both loves and loathes, all brought to life on stage by a hilarious, straight-talking ensemble.
Cast
Kyle Birch
Sharlene Hector
Nathan Armarkwei-Laryea
Yeukayi Ushe
Tendai Humphrey Sitima
Danny Bailey
Eddie Elliott
“Magnificent. Strikingly original and highly entertaining.”
Playwright, Composer & Lyricist
Michael R. Jackson
Director
Stephen Brackett
Choreographer
Raja Feather Kelly
Music Supervisor
Rona Siddiqui
Orchestrations
Charlie Rosen
Scenic Design
Arnulfo Maldonado
Costume Designer
Montana Levi Blanco
Lighting Designer
Jen Schriever
Sound Design
Drew Levy
Vocal Arrangements
Michael R. Jackson
Intimacy Director
Yarit Dor
Casting Director
Serena Hill, CDG
Musical Director
Candida Caldicot
Associate Director
Denzel Westley-Sanderson
UK Associate Choreographer
Tarik Frimpong
Wigs, Hair & Make Up
Dominique Hamilton
UK Associate Costume Designer
Maybelle Laye
Props Supervisor
Fahmida Bahkt
Associate Set Designer
Corey Umlauf
UK Associate Lighting Designer
Rob Casey
Associate Sound Designer
Rob Bettle