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Tones – A Hip Hop Opera

Thu 30 Oct

Wound Up Theatre presents

This event is delivered in partnership by New Vic and Appetite.

Join us for a special event as we celebrate Black History Month.

A piece of gig theatre like no other, Tones – A Hip Hop Opera combines the gritty underground sounds of hip-hop, grime and drill with the melodrama of opera to tell the story of a treacherous path to self-discovery. From writer and performer Gerel Falconer, winner of Best Book and Lyrics at the Black British Theatre Awards 2024 and nominee for The Stage Debut Awards, Tones is a riveting exploration of the black experience and the mixed experience.

What happens if you’re not black enough for the ends, but too black for the rest of the world? Tones – A Hip Hop Opera follows the pivotal moments of lead character Jerome, AKA The Professor, and his upbringing from childhood to his departure from university. As he battles with his identity we go on a journey through the depths of Black-British culture, class, and belonging.

Presented by award-winning Wound Up Theatre, this story offers a reflection on modern Britain, both in the form that it takes and the themes that it explores. It delves into the societal pressures concerning race, class, and identity that shape Jerome’s experiences and looks at the consequences that ensue as a result. Underscored with an original soundtrack from producer 3D Williams combining hip-hop and opera, Tones is a truly unique piece of gig-theatre.

SUPPORT ACT: JOHNTAY

Restaurant takeover on the evening by Brickhouse Events and  Catering, offering the highest quality Caribbean and World foods.

Please note: this performance contains strong language and some distressing themes, including references to drug use and scenes of a sexual nature.

Booking Information
Showing: Thursday 30 October 2025
Facing performance

Tickets: £15.00 - £15.00

Photo Gallery

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Reviews

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"Witty, intelligent, and cleverly staged..."

— Theatre Weekly
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"An engaging and beautiful story ..."

— Ed Fringe Review
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"This show will blow you away from the very first second..."

— Seven Star Life
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"A masterful hour that really needs to be seen to be believed ..."

— Musical Theatre Review

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