Black Crows

By Linda Brogan

CLEAN BREAK presents:

The pioneering Clean Break makes a welcome return to the Arcola with Black Crows, a powerful story of three women and their love for one man.


It’s the 1970s and a young black boy dances the shuffle better than anyone but that isn’t going to fill his belly. Teenager Hazel gives him what he wants. Older woman Leonora gives him what he needs. His mum Queenie won’t give him anything more than a catering tin of beans. The fight is on…

‘Brogan paints an evocative and unsentimental portrait of frustrated lives. She conjures powerful emotions.’ -Metro
on Whats in the CatBy Linda Brogan

7 March – Previews at 2.30 pm and 8pm


13 & 20 March – Curtain-raiser performances from Clean Break students to celebrate International Women’s Day. (Black Crows will start at 9pm) |


15 March – Post-show discussion with writer, director and dramaturg.


21 March – PS from Clean Break: short pieces for performance by playwrights, including Chloe Moss and Katie Hims


22 March – Sign-interpreted performance


SUITABLE FOR AGES 15+