A Stellar Quines and Royal Lyceum Theatre co-production

Through The Mud

Written by Apphia Campbell
Recommended Age Guide 14+ | Contains depictions of racism, abuse, violence, strong language and racialised insults. The show deals with themes and topics that may be distressing or re-traumatising to some audience members.

Showing from Thu 16 — Sat 18 Oct 2025

Against a stunning live soundtrack of gospel and blues, Through The Mud explores what it takes to become a revolutionary.

The story of two generations of women activists in the struggle for black liberation in America. One, notorious Black Panther Assata Shakur, the other a college student at the beginning of the Black Lives Matter movement in Ferguson in 2014.

Written and performed by Apphia Campbell, Fringe First Award Winner and creator of the hit show Black is the Colour of My Voice.

‘…a fierce 70 minutes of music and protest…’

★★★★ The Scotsman

Cast: Apphia Campbell (Assata Shakur) and Tinashe Warikandwa (Ambrosia Rollins)

Written by APPHIA CAMPBELL
Directed by CAITLIN SKINNER
Original music by APPHIA CAMPBELL
Lighting Design by EMMA JONES
Musical Director by MARIE-GABRIELLE KOUMENDA
Sound Design by JOSEPH DEGNAN
Video Design by ELLIE THOMPSON
Producer LAURA CLARKE
Production Manager SUZIE NORMAND

Supported by Creative Scotland

Thu 16 October 2025 7:30pm 16/10 - 7:30pm Book Tickets
Fri 17 October 2025 7:30pm 17/10 - 7:30pm Book Tickets
Sat 18 October 2025 7:30pm 18/10 - 7:30pm Book Tickets

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£18, £21 or £25

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