# The award-winning Nina Simone play Apphia Campbell wrote returns to Australia in 2027 **Tour Announcement** — On Your Markus **Event:** Black Is The Colour Of My Voice **Dates:** 9 March 2027; 10 March 2027; 11 March 2027; 12 March 2027; 13 March 2027; 14 March 2027 **Tickets:** http://www.bitcomv.com/ **Published:** 2 November 2026 **Author:** Markus Hamence **Source:** https://onyourmarkus.au/tour-announcements/apphia-campbell/ Black Is The Color Of My Voice, written and performed by Apphia Campbell, returns to Australia in February-March 2027 following its 2024 tour and award-winning West End season. The intimate theatrical portrait of Nina Simone's life, music and civil rights activism plays Canberra Theatre Centre (9-13 February), Spiegel Haus Melbourne (16-21 February), Seymour Centre Sydney (24-27 February), Brisbane Powerhouse (2-6 March) and The Arts Theatre Adelaide (9-14 March). --- *James Seabright presents* **BLACK IS THE COLOR OF MY VOICE** **The acclaimed Nina Simone-inspired theatrical experience returns to Australia in February – March 2027** **Written and performed by Apphia Campbell** ![Performer in vibrant red patterned jacket and headwrap against dark background with show title text.](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/admin/2026/11/2f2452ed-0cce-4fcb-9fa5-55003656587a.jpg) ![Performer in red shirt seated on a colourful fabric-draped platform against a dark stage background.](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/admin/2026/11/e69d8a46-8d0b-4107-adfd-24fbbe2db293.jpg) *All photos credit: Rod Penn* Following its acclaimed Australian tour in 2024, receiving **Best Theatre Award, Adelaide Fringe**, and having sold-out West End dates at London’s Duchess Theatre, producer **James Seabright** is delighted to announce the return of the award-winning **BLACK IS THE COLOR OF MY VOICE**, opening in Canberra in February 2027 before seasons in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Adelaide. Inspired by the extraordinary life of **Nina Simone** and featuring many of her most iconic songs performed live, **BLACK IS THE COLOR OF MY VOICE** is a powerful and deeply moving celebration of one of the 20th century’s most remarkable artists. ***“Campbell shimmers with passion… her interpretation of Simone’s songs is rich.”*** ★★★★★ **Barefoot Review** Written and performed by **Apphia Campbell**, the play follows a successful jazz singer and civil rights activist seeking redemption following the untimely death of her father. Alone with her memories, she reflects on the extraordinary journey that took her from a young piano prodigy destined for a life in the church to an internationally renowned singer and passionate activist at the forefront of the Civil Rights Movement. Through storytelling and live music, Campbell captures the determination, passion, vulnerability and uncompromising spirit of a woman whose voice became synonymous with both extraordinary music and the struggle for equality. ***“Moving portrayal of determination and survival.” ***★★★★ **The Times, London** ***“Nothing short of sensational.”*** ★★★★★ **Broadway Baby** Originally from the United States, **Apphia Campbell** wrote *Black Is The Color Of My Voice* in 2013. Since then, the production has toured extensively throughout the UK and enjoyed acclaimed seasons in Shanghai, New York and Australia. Her other acclaimed work, *Woke*, subsequently reconceived as *Through The Mud* and created with Meredith Yarbrough, won a prestigious **Scotsman Fringe First** and received a Highly Commended recognition in the **Amnesty International Freedom of Expression Awards**. It was also shortlisted for the **Filipa Bragança Award** and **Scottish Arts Club Theatre Award**. Now, Australian audiences have another opportunity to experience Campbell’s compelling performance in this intimate portrait of an artist whose music, courage and influence continue to resonate around the world. **CANBERRA** **Venue: **Canberra Theatre Centre, Civic Square, London Circuit, Canberra **Dates: **9–13 February **Bookings: **[https://canberratheatrecentre.com.au/show/black-is-the-color-of-my-voice-2027/](https://canberratheatrecentre.com.au/show/black-is-the-color-of-my-voice-2027/) **MELBOURNE** **Venue:** Spiegel Haus, 217 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne **Dates: **16–21 February **Bookings: **[https://www.spiegelhausmelb.com/blackisthecolorofmyvoice](https://www.spiegelhausmelb.com/blackisthecolorofmyvoice) **SYDNEY** **Venue:** Seymour Centre, Cnr City Road & Cleveland Street, Chippendale **Dates: **24–27 February **Bookings: **[https://www.seymourcentre.com/event/black-is-the-color-of-my-voice/](https://www.seymourcentre.com/event/black-is-the-color-of-my-voice/) **BRISBANE** **Venue:** Brisbane Powerhouse, 119 Lamington Street, New Farm? **Dates: **2–6 March **Bookings: **[https://brisbanepowerhouse.org/events/black-is-the-color-of-my-voice/](https://brisbanepowerhouse.org/events/black-is-the-color-of-my-voice/) **ADELAIDE** **Venue: **The Arts Theatre, 53 Angas Street, Adelaide **Dates: **9–14 March **Bookings: **[https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/black-is-the-color-of-my-voice-af2027](https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/black-is-the-color-of-my-voice-af2027) **[CONNECT](http://www.bitcomv.com/)** ![Performer in red patterned vest and blue pants gestures expressively while standing on a red platform surrounded by colourful fabric and objects.](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/admin/2026/11/0e36d965-4caa-40a0-92bb-c40cd631bb71.jpg) ![Performer seated on a wooden chair wearing a vibrant patterned shirt and green headwrap, gesturing expressively against a dark stage background.](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/admin/2026/11/fe104020-dd20-4bbc-be3e-3a83af7e709a.jpg) ![Performer in beige jacket and red shirt stands with arms outstretched on stage beside coloured fabric drapes.](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/admin/2026/11/f231d529-98d8-4d30-813e-7af09620ec34.jpg) ![Smiling performer wearing a red and patterned traditional garment against a dark background with tour dates listed.](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/admin/2026/11/8cba782a-2f7c-4967-ba67-5a1eecfd206f.jpg)