Arguably the most valuable and most definitive work the Unity has ever staged – giving a platform and a voice to a hugely political, fiercely independent, intensely visceral, inspirational and challenging piece of theatre – Made Up Liverpool
Nina – a story about me and Nina Simone is back. Currently playing to sold out audiences at London’s Young Vic, it heads to the Traverse at the beginning of August, ahead of a UK Tour in spring 2018.
Online buzz from the London run:-
A phenomenal performance by Josette Bushell-Mingo, a show to unite us all #YVNina #freedom #CivilRights #Nina
— Maria Woolven (@miahnew) July 22, 2017
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@HackneyAbbott if #YVNina @youngvictheatre isn't on your radar, it should be. Powerful words from powerful women.DM me if you want a ticket.
— Hazel Holder (@HazelHolder) July 22, 2017
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We were just at #YVNina by @unitytheatre @youngvictheatre & @Riksteatern. Josette Bushell-Mingo & Dritëro Kasapi have made something special
— Ellandar (@Ellandar_Co) July 21, 2017
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Number 1 – hot ticket in the @EveningStandard tonight!! #YVNina #SOLDOUT pic.twitter.com/AWIKGJACKL
— Anthony Proctor (@AntProctor) July 21, 2017
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Absolutely loved Nina. Such a fabulous production #yvNina @youngvictheatre
— julia (@JuliCDay) July 20, 2017
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Just seen Nina @youngvictheatre – it will stay with me……forever- go go go
— Pooja Ghai (@poojghai) July 21, 2017
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Previews
Read The Observer article on Josette and the show here Nina Simone is my GPS
Josette Bushell Mingo talks to the Big Issue about Nina – a story about me and Nina Simone
Vicky Anderson talks to Josette for My Theatre Mates
Reviews
The Guardian ****
(Josette Bushell Mingo) is back in the UK and she’s angry – and it fuels this deeply personal and often searing show inspired by the singer and activist Nina Simone.
Read the full review here
‘Quite simply outstanding theatre ….a performance that will be difficult to rival anywhere and at any time, Nina: A Story About Me & Nina Simone oozes class from first to last’
Read the full review here
Afridiziak *****
“The National Touring Theatre of Sweden and Liverpool’s Unity Theatre may just have produced one of this decade’s most important pieces of Theatre.”
Read the full ***** review here
“Nina – a story about me and Nina Simone is important. It is theatre that really, truly matters…a very special show indeed”
Vicky Anderson – Made Up Liverpool – read the full review here
Feel the grief, the fear, the anger, the frustration….
It’s a thrilling, sometimes spine-tingling experience… Strong emotions, profound and troubling questions, memorable music. Catch it while you can.
Read the full review here
Josette Bushell-Mingo gives a searing performance .
Read the full review here
It hits you between the eyes, winds you and leaves you breathless. … Josette is extraordinary, exceptional in fact…..
If you do one thing this month, go and buy a ticket for this show. You need to hear this, you need to hang on to every word and every note that emanates from Josette Bushell-Mingo’s mouth. This is undoubtedly the best performance I have watched all year.
Read the full blog review here
“This story is an earthquake waiting to strike”
Read Ian Hall’s the full review here
A must see…sublime vocals
Read the full review here – warning review contains plot spoliers
If you’re looking for outstanding music, spectacular performance and self-reflection that’ll keep you up for days, then Nina – a story about me and Nina Simone is what you’re looking for.
Read the full review here
Tweets
@richard_white1: Wow! If you can find a way to get a ticket for Nina @unitytheatre you must go. Astonishing.
Brilliant intense performance tonight by Josette Bushell-Mingo @ArtsMing @unitytheatre Liverpool #NinaStory – Deserves to be seen widely!
— Jazz Cat (@LdnJazzCat) October 28, 2016
@simone_peter_: @unitytheatre ‘Nina – a story about me and Nina Simone’. Best piece of theatre I’ve seen in a long time! Emotionally charged & vibrant.
‘Nina – a story about me and Nina Simone’ @unitytheatre is brilliant! Powerful & relevant. Now a sold out run. Congrats to all involved 👏🏻👏🏻
— Sam Butler (@SamButler2805) October 24, 2016
@radiographerben: Superb performance! Well worth going to see this @unitytheatre if you get the chance. It’s on for 1 more week!… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/789589435608367104
@benjiiboy: Just back from a superb performance of #NinaStory @unitytheatre in #Liverpool. Thought-provoking & powerful theatre… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/789587751951802368
@CountessCatrina: @unitytheatre Nina is raw, sparkling, polished, razor sharp, joyful and sorrowful. Josette is stunning (band pretty goddamn cool too) #nina
@words_and_page: Loved #NinaStory tonight. Provoking and uplifting theatre. https://twitter.com/unitytheatre/status/784725037328642048
I got really emotional on my way home after watching #NinaStory at the @unitytheatre tonight. What a powerful piece. Wow!
— Dorcas Seb (@DorcasSeb) October 19, 2016
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Josette Bushell Mingo defies description in her amazing portrayal of both herself and Nina Simone in Nina @unitytheatre
— Nigel Smith (@Nigel_P_Smith) October 18, 2016
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@ArtsMing absolutely blown away by your performance tonight Josette @unitytheatre in Nina a story about me & Nina Simone #Outstanding
Mind blowing performance by @ArtsMing in #NinaStory 2nite @unitytheatre ‘Not just history’ ‘Mississippi Goddam’ tears laughter POWER Thanks
— Rachel Rogers (@rachelejr15) October 19, 2016
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— Shazney Spence (@shazneyspence) October 18, 2016
So glad I got to see Nina at @unitytheatre: the brilliance & rage of Josette Bushell Mingo melded w/ the brilliance & rage of Nina Simone.
— Deborah Aydon (@debaydon) October 27, 2016
@DorcasSeb: I got really emotional on my way home after watching #NinaStory at the @unitytheatre tonight. What a powerful piece. Wow!
Wow! #NinaStory @unitytheatre How many emotions can one show conjure? A-MAZ-ING. Will be pondering it all well into Sunday. Thank you!
— Julia Payne (@juliaatthehub) October 15, 2016
The World Premiere of Nina, a story about me and Nina Simone @unitytheatre was just fantastic! Great work by Josette Bushell-Mingo.
— Gul Turner (@gulturner) October 15, 2016
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