Festival
Joy Isn't Always Joy by Joseph Toonga. Part of The Body Black Festival.
The Place
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.
Venue
The Place WC1H 9PYGetting there
The PlaceWC1H 9PY
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When is Joy Isn't Always Joy by Joseph Toonga. Part of The Body Black Festival.?
Sat 27 Jun
Where is Joy Isn't Always Joy by Joseph Toonga. Part of The Body Black Festival.?
The Place, London (WC1H 9PY).
How much are tickets for Joy Isn't Always Joy by Joseph Toonga. Part of The Body Black Festival.?
Joy Isn't Always Joy by Joseph Toonga. Part of The Body Black Festival. is listed at £16. The price shows on the listing above.
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