Black Men Walking

The Tower Theatre Company presents Black Men Walking a poetically moving tale of three Black men walking in the dales and finding out that they are more connected to each other and the land than they realised. Black Men Walking opens Tuesday 7 October – Saturday 11 October 2025.

We walk. We speak. We belong. 

Inspired by a real-life walking group, Black Men Walking is a quietly political exploration of Black British identity. As three men hike through the snowy Peaks, their steps stir voices from the past – stories often left out of history books. When they encounter a young Black woman, the landscape begins to shift, and so does their understanding of themselves. 

Testament’s writing blends spoken word, movement and music to powerful effect. With surreal tinges, this “Walking for Godot” explores brotherhood, legacy, and the spaces Black people carve out in a country that often overlooks them. A rich, layered experience that moves between the real and the imagined, the personal and the political.

Directed by Nathan Gaël York, the cast comprises of Jonathan Ude as Richard, Amanda Chinyanganya as Ayesha, Akeem Nicol as Matthew and Kieron Mieres as Thomas.

ALL tickets HALF PRICE on opening night!

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