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A Strange Loop

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.
The Guardian

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