Joy Isn't Always Joy by Joseph Toonga. Part of The Body Black Festival.
Wed 27 May, 7:30pm
The Place, 17 Duke's Road, London, WC1H 9PY
Early Bird £16 (concs £12) | Standard £20 (concs £16)
Wed 27 May, 7:30pm
The Place, 17 Duke's Road, London, WC1H 9PY
Early Bird £16 (concs £12) | Standard £20 (concs £16)
A raw, emotionally charged performance that explores the inner struggles of Black men.
Joy Isn’t Always Joy places vulnerability centre stage, revealing the weight carried behind humour, resilience, and strength. It confronts loneliness, pressure, and the expectation to remain composed, even when joy becomes a mask.
Through moments of brotherhood and isolation, the piece exposes invisible wounds and unspoken truths, asking what it costs to keep smiling. Joy Isn’t Always Joy creates space for honesty and reflection, inviting audiences to witness complexity, tenderness, and survival beyond appearances.
Saturday and Sunday mornings
Weekdays in school holidays
The Garden Cinema, 39-41 Parker Street London WC2B 5PQ
Pay what you can
Every Tuesday from 11:30am to 12.30pm
Gym Room, Kentish Town Health Centre, 2 Bartholomew Rd, London NW5 2BX
Free