First Look: West End play J'Ouvert to be broadcast on BBC

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**Yasmin Joseph**'s [***J'Ouvert***](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/jouvert-tickets) will be broadcast as part of BBC Four's Light Up season ahead of its West End premiere at the [**Harold Pinter Theatre**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/harold-pinter-theatre-london) this June. The award-winning debut play is set to run in London from 16 June to 3 July 2021 as part of the [**new RE:EMERGE season**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/tickets/re-emerge-at-the-harold-pinter-theatre) from **Sonia Friedman Productions**. The play will be the second instalment of three in the season, the other plays include [***Walden***](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/walden-tickets) and [***Anna X***](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/anna-x-tickets). Here we have the first look photos that have been recently released ahead of airing on the BBC tonight and prior to its West End run. Tickets for *J'Ouvert* London are on sale now from just £12.
### What is *J'Ouvert* about? *J'Ouvert is set during Carnival meaning the streets of Notting Hill are alive with history, vibrant colour, feathers and sequins. Joseph's play is a timely reflection on the Black British experience and the sexual politics of Carnival. Two best friends, Jade and Nadine, are fighting for a space in a world they thought was already theirs. This is a hilarious and fearless play with friendship at the core, as the pair battle to preserve tradition in a society that frequently poses threat to women’s bodies.* ### *J’Ouvert *West End cast and creative team Starring in *J’Ouvert* at the Pinter is **Annice Boparai** (*Trojan Horse*), **Gabrielle Brooks** (*Twelfth Night*), **Sapphire Joy** (*Our Country’s Good*), and **DJ Zuyane Russell**. The play is directed by actor **Rebekah Murrell** (*Nine Night*) and designed by **Sandra Falase** in collaboration with **Chloe Lamford**. There is lighting design by **Simisola Majekodunmi**, sound design by **Beth Duke**, movement by **Shelley Maxwell** and casting by **Isabella Odoffin**. ### *West End J’Ouvert* tickets are now booking! Secure your tickets for *J’Ouvert* now for this vibrant and fearless play which is coming to the West End for a strictly limited run this summer!
[**Book your *J'Ouvert* tickets here**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/jouvert-tickets). 

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By Jade Ali

A love for theatre stemmed from my love of literature and music, but the West End on my doorstep opened up a whole new appreciation and passion for all things stage-y