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February 25, 2026

‘I really believe in revivals of Black work’: why a director brought back Chadwick Boseman’s play Deep Azure

The late actor’s writing was overshadowed by roles in blockbusters. Now, Tristan Fynn-Aiduenu is giving his play about grief the audience it deserves

‘I really believe in revivals of Black work’: why a director brought back Chadwick Boseman’s play Deep Azure

TL;DR

  • Director Tristan Fynn-Aiduenu is reviving Chadwick Boseman's 2005 play 'Deep Azure' at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.
  • The play, inspired by the police killing of Boseman's friend Prince Jones, centers on a young Black woman mourning her fiancé.
  • Fynn-Aiduenu emphasizes the importance of reviving Black works and honoring Boseman's multifaceted artistry beyond his film roles.
  • The production sought to maintain authenticity by casting Black American actors and engaging in workshops connecting British and American Black creatives.
  • 'Deep Azure' explores themes of grief, loss, and the internal and external impacts of state violence within the Black community.
  • The production also brought together the families of Chadwick Boseman and Prince Jones.

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